Pressure Question
Pressure Question To run my car at 5000 rpm's what is the needed fuel pressure. My tuner says it's only 33 lbs and that won't maintain the motor. I am still driving it because it is my DD and will be replacing the pump during my Christmas vacation but am curious about the pressure.
Base pressure should be 58 psi, as long as I'm reading your signature correctly (which is pretty damn confusing, BTW).
Don't run your car that hard until you get the problem fixed.
Don't run your car that hard until you get the problem fixed.
That's what I needed to know - the only thing I see there is something about a ZO6, granted that has the same base pressure (58psi).
WOT with only 33psi wouldn't be a good idea at all - the PCM can't tell what the fuel pressure is, so if it is dropping like that, it really doesn't know it needs to keep the injectors open longer to compensate.
So get it fixed.
WOT with only 33psi wouldn't be a good idea at all - the PCM can't tell what the fuel pressure is, so if it is dropping like that, it really doesn't know it needs to keep the injectors open longer to compensate.
So get it fixed.
That's what I needed to know - the only thing I see there is something about a ZO6, granted that has the same base pressure (58psi).
WOT with only 33psi wouldn't be a good idea at all - the PCM can't tell what the fuel pressure is, so if it is dropping like that, it really doesn't know it needs to keep the injectors open longer to compensate.
So get it fixed.
WOT with only 33psi wouldn't be a good idea at all - the PCM can't tell what the fuel pressure is, so if it is dropping like that, it really doesn't know it needs to keep the injectors open longer to compensate.
So get it fixed.
Yes and I have another complete stock assembly ready to go in. I was going to buy one of those aftermarket pumps but I read of tooooooooo many issues with them, i think they're called racetronix. I like GM parts.
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So i called Autozone and the guy told me it would be $150 rental to check my fuel pressure at the fuel rail. I told him no thanx but that is not what I was thinking, if you know what I mean. So now to find a reasonable pressure gauge to make sure I have enough pressure so the Tuner can finish my Tune.
So i called Autozone and the guy told me it would be $150 rental to check my fuel pressure at the fuel rail. I told him no thanx but that is not what I was thinking, if you know what I mean. So now to find a reasonable pressure gauge to make sure I have enough pressure so the Tuner can finish my Tune.
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I have a Racetronix, the pump and wiring are fine, but my stock regulator can't handle it.
for your's I'd look into a 255 unit from Ractronix. Bolt it up and ready on the other basket you have laying around and just do an easy swap. And watch out when the hotwire fix is already in there. When/if you cut the trap door after it's been installed, the wiring is RELLLLLY close to where you are cutting. I didn't go in far but barely nicked the sheathing. Wires are find tho.
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The pump mounted pressure regulator (the gold thing that sits on top of the fuel pump mod) can also go bad.
Last I looked Racetronix was selling the complete Fbody fuel module new for less than $200.http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...%2D001&eq=&Tp=
I am now on my 2nd Racetronix unit= 93k on factory, 79k on first Racetronix pump and harnass with no issues, replaced that one last year during the LS1 to LS6 swap with a new module and Ractronix/Walbro pump, once again no issues 13k and counting. Change the filter every 10k and NEVER let your car run below 1/4 tank, and the pump will last a loong time.
Last I looked Racetronix was selling the complete Fbody fuel module new for less than $200.http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...%2D001&eq=&Tp=
I am now on my 2nd Racetronix unit= 93k on factory, 79k on first Racetronix pump and harnass with no issues, replaced that one last year during the LS1 to LS6 swap with a new module and Ractronix/Walbro pump, once again no issues 13k and counting. Change the filter every 10k and NEVER let your car run below 1/4 tank, and the pump will last a loong time.
The pump mounted pressure regulator (the gold thing that sits on top of the fuel pump mod) can also go bad.
Last I looked Racetronix was selling the complete Fbody fuel module new for less than $200.http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...%2D001&eq=&Tp=
I am now on my 2nd Racetronix unit= 93k on factory, 79k on first Racetronix pump and harnass with no issues, replaced that one last year during the LS1 to LS6 swap with a new module and Ractronix/Walbro pump, once again no issues 13k and counting. Change the filter every 10k and NEVER let your car run below 1/4 tank, and the pump will last a loong time.
Last I looked Racetronix was selling the complete Fbody fuel module new for less than $200.http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...%2D001&eq=&Tp=
I am now on my 2nd Racetronix unit= 93k on factory, 79k on first Racetronix pump and harnass with no issues, replaced that one last year during the LS1 to LS6 swap with a new module and Ractronix/Walbro pump, once again no issues 13k and counting. Change the filter every 10k and NEVER let your car run below 1/4 tank, and the pump will last a loong time.