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Old 08-23-2012, 09:49 PM
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Just wondering what regulators you guys are running?..
I haven't bought one yet,don't want to spend a ton of money on one..my lines are gonna be high enough lol
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Dead head or bypass?
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Depends on the pump your using. I always match the regulator to the pump. JMHO. Eric L
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im gonna be running the factory 89 mustang efi fuel pump..so im guessing it would be bypass,since it'll have a return?
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runthe bypass reg i have one one mine and seems like the pump dont work hard, i cant see the gauge but i bet the pressure is more stable with the bypass...
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What is a good brand,that's not to hard on the ole wallet?
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Originally Posted by Builtz71
What is a good brand,that's not to hard on the ole wallet?
Not sure if there is one that isnt hard on the wallet, havent heard any complaints on this one.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-12-803BP/

Quick fuel has one for 3 or 4 bucks cheaper
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Originally Posted by snook
Not sure if there is one that isnt hard on the wallet, havent heard any complaints on this one.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-12-803BP/

Quick fuel has one for 3 or 4 bucks cheaper
That's not to bad at all..what regulator are you running windmill?
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I don't know if that Holley bypass reg would like the pressure from an EFI pump. I'd look at the Aeromotive 13204. It's specifically designed to knock big EFI pressures down into carb'd territory. It's not cheap, but nothing that's going to do what you want it to do is going to be IMO.
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Originally Posted by snook
Not sure if there is one that isnt hard on the wallet, havent heard any complaints on this one.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HLY-12-803BP/

Quick fuel has one for 3 or 4 bucks cheaper
This is the one I use. Works perfect and has been perfectly reliable.
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Originally Posted by GC99TA
I don't know if that Holley bypass reg would like the pressure from an EFI pump.
It is not about the pump potential pressure capabilities. The regulator determines the pressure. You just have to make sure the regulator can handle whatever volume your pump and fuel line deliver. No resistance to flow. No pressure.
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Originally Posted by speedtigger
It is not about the pump potential pressure capabilities. The regulator determines the pressure. You just have to make sure the regulator can handle whatever volume your pump and fuel line deliver. No resistance to flow. No pressure.
^^^True statement and bad choice of words on my part. Thanks for the clarification.

OP.....let me rephrase: I'm not sure the Holley regulator, which I belive is designed to work with a lower volume pump designed for a carburerated system, would be able to handle the volume of fuel that your factory EFI pump can provide. But of course, I could be wrong. The regulator I recommended is the one I'm using with my high volume (A1000) pump.



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