Fueling & Injection Fuel Pumps | Injectors | Rails | Regulators | Tanks

Need help with FPR

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 7, 2011 | 08:04 PM
  #1  
SlonomaZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Sonoma, CA
Default Need help with FPR

My 98 z28 has been blowing out O ring after O ring from the regulator housing. The housing itself is deforming into more of an oval shape and then the o ring blows out the same place at the top of the oval every single time. Anyone else had an issue like this, or have a suggestion? I've been thinking about trying to find some 97-99 corvette rails with the rail mounted FPR but I'm on a tight budget so I'm not sure when it'll be before I could pick up a set.
Thanks in advance, Chris
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 11:42 AM
  #2  
SlonomaZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Sonoma, CA
Default

So nobody's had a similar issue, or has any suggestions on the cheapest way to switch to a rail mounted FPR. Car's stock for the moment but will be getting h/c/i in a few months.
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 12:25 PM
  #3  
Lonnies Performance's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,662
Likes: 2
From: Pittsburgh, PA
Default

The 98's do seem to have problems with this.

Early Vette rails are getting increasingly hard to find as they have been discontinued for quite a while.

I can set you up with a complete fuel system, but it would be way overkill for your power level.

As an alternate, I could build up a regulator/line assembly to replace the return line from the filter to tank if interested. This would eliminate the intank regulator. A full return system would be better but it depends on what you want to spend.

Give me a call if you want to discuss.
Reply
Old Feb 8, 2011 | 10:07 PM
  #4  
SlonomaZ28's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Sonoma, CA
Default

Originally Posted by Lonnies Performance
The 98's do seem to have problems with this.

Early Vette rails are getting increasingly hard to find as they have been discontinued for quite a while.

I can set you up with a complete fuel system, but it would be way overkill for your power level.

As an alternate, I could build up a regulator/line assembly to replace the return line from the filter to tank if interested. This would eliminate the intank regulator. A full return system would be better but it depends on what you want to spend.

Give me a call if you want to discuss.
I'm on a rather shoestring budget, could you simply recommend a regulator suitable for placement on a return line? I can put together my own lines, but I don't have any experience with aftermarket fuel systems.
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:24 AM
  #5  
Ollie8974's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 571
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by SlonomaZ28
I'm on a rather shoestring budget, could you simply recommend a regulator suitable for placement on a return line? I can put together my own lines, but I don't have any experience with aftermarket fuel systems.
For a fuel injection system, select a pressure gauge that is referenced to manifold vacuum and reads to 100 psi.
Reply
Old Jan 23, 2012 | 09:30 AM
  #6  
daves98's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: Aurora,Mo
Default

Why are the 98 hard on fprs mine has ate 4 of them what about getting a sending unit out of 2000 will it solve my problem. dstephenson78@gmail.com plz help
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:39 PM
  #7  
LS1TA_956's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 266
Likes: 0
From: Laredo
Default

i am having the same problem in my 98 T/A
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:30 AM.

story-0
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-1
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-2
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-3
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-4
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-5
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-6
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-9
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE