Best position for adjustable regulator

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Nov 27, 2009 | 11:30 PM

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Best position for adjustable regulator

I talked to a mechanic today who told me they moved the regulator from the end of the fuel rail to the fender well on their race car and picked up 2 psi.He said it was a bad idea to put the regulator on the end of the fuel rail and yet I see a lot of fast cars running them this way.I'm not sure I believe him.Any thoughts?

Nov 28, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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If installed properly, it makes absolutely no difference if it is on the rail or 2 ft away.

Nov 28, 2009 | 09:02 AM

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I've not seen such a "phenom". However, I have seen regs screwed directly into the end of a rail, that developed cracks. I don't think hanging the wt of the reg, and hoses on a fitting, is a good idea.

Nov 28, 2009 | 04:19 PM

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Thanks guys.Hey Geeser.Maybe you and I ran sometime at Bowling Green.The GNs were so simple compared to the C5s.Love them both though.I think if you have a steel bulk head fitting welded to the rail it should hold up.

Nov 28, 2009 | 07:19 PM

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Mounting the reg to the rail is a neat way to do it, but you should always put some sort of brace to the intake for support.

Nov 28, 2009 | 08:36 PM

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I'd also be leary of mounting the regulator on the rail itself - they don't weigh much, but couple it with engine vibration and it could eventually cause problems. That's why I mounted mine here: