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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 01:14 AM
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My LTFT's are maxed out at 25 and the problem developed gradually in a last half year or so, although I do have a ported MAF. So, while I plan to get and play with MAFT, I thought it'd be a good idea to check that the fuel system is 100%. I got the fuel pressure test kit - at idle it's ~58-60psi, and it drops *slightly* at WOT (couple psi). So I guess it went through the test Ok.
My question is - is there anything else to check regarding the fuel? Or should I concentrate on tuning? The car is mostly stock with minor bolt-ons. Could that be in any way related to fuel issues or I'm to assume that the fuel system is perfect if I press the pedal to the floor in the parking lot and fuel pressure is Ok?
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only other thing would be clogged injectors...

just for fun i would throw a fuel filter on it, cheap insurance.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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only other thing would be clogged injectors...

just for fun i would throw a fuel filter on it, cheap insurance.
Thanks. Yes, I changed the fuel filter right before that... ...and run a can of GM fuel injector cleaner... ...can not tell though if they are still clogged, right?
I think I might try the top-end cleaner to make sure there is no junk on the inside...
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