Replacing Corvette style filter/regulator with an adjustable fpr.
Replacing Corvette style filter/regulator with an adjustable fpr. I run a Vette filter/reg at the rear of my car. I want to replace it with a standard style adjustable because I don't think it's returning fuel well enough.
If I swap in an adjustable, will it need to be vacuum referenced, although the Vette style isn't? I'd hate to run a vacuum hose all the way to the rear of the car.
If I swap in an adjustable, will it need to be vacuum referenced, although the Vette style isn't? I'd hate to run a vacuum hose all the way to the rear of the car.
Im getting 70psi at the rails and I think the Vette unit is what's killing fuel pumps. It isn't able to regulate or return what the 450lph can push.
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If you are going to use an adjustable fuel reg that isn't vacuum referenced then leave the vacuum nipple uncovered. It must be open to atmosphere to work correctly. This is a common mistake......do not plug it.
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Why is that? It came plugged from the manufacturer. I've been running it for a bit now. The factory one wasn't vacuum referenced, so I don't see what the problem would be.
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I've been reading about these issues of the c5 regulator not having correct fuel pressure at the rails. Everything from "it's not a wix" to "it wasn't plumbed right" resulting in 70 PSI instead of 58 at the rails.
What adjustable fpr and filter would you recommend to replace the c5? MagaFuel, Fuelabs, Weldon?
What adjustable fpr and filter would you recommend to replace the c5? MagaFuel, Fuelabs, Weldon?
I've been reading about these issues of the c5 regulator not having correct fuel pressure at the rails. Everything from "it's not a wix" to "it wasn't plumbed right" resulting in 70 PSI instead of 58 at the rails.
What adjustable fpr and filter would you recommend to replace the c5? MagaFuel, Fuelabs, Weldon?
What adjustable fpr and filter would you recommend to replace the c5? MagaFuel, Fuelabs, Weldon?
I use this one:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-13109/overview/
It was originally plumbed in for a turbo setup, but I left it there after turbo was taken off. Mine is plumbed (actually replaces) the factory T. I still use factory style replacement fuel filters. Zero issues with steady, consistent fuel pressure. Simply unplugged and removed the vacuum hose from when it was turbocharged
I always had an issue with creeping (or high) fuel pressure until I finally removed the intank factory one.
I use this one:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-13109/overview/
It was originally plumbed in for a turbo setup, but I left it there after turbo was taken off. Mine is plumbed (actually replaces) the factory T. I still use factory style replacement fuel filters. Zero issues with steady, consistent fuel pressure. Simply unplugged and removed the vacuum hose from when it was turbocharged
I use this one:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/aei-13109/overview/
It was originally plumbed in for a turbo setup, but I left it there after turbo was taken off. Mine is plumbed (actually replaces) the factory T. I still use factory style replacement fuel filters. Zero issues with steady, consistent fuel pressure. Simply unplugged and removed the vacuum hose from when it was turbocharged
https://ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-i...l#post20184015
https://aeromotiveinc.com/wp-content...0109-0revH.pdf