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Engine 1990 LX 5.0L EFI Mustang Fuel Management Problems - HELP!

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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I don't know about the rest of the clowns here but I'll be here all week...
Will work for COOKIES!!
 
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You don't need the T-Rex boost pump any more with the 255 lph Walbro in-tank pump. The T-Rex boost pump was only needed to supplement the 88 lph in-tank factory pump. Unless I missed it, are you still using the factory A9L ECU & MAF? Neither are calibrated for 24lb injectors.
 

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OEM 88 Lph fuel pump = High volume, low pressure

T-Rex = Low volume High pressure (should have a feed pump by all rights)


Walbro 255Lph High pressure, in-tank pump = blows all of that garbage away
 

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Ok sorry for the delay, but she's all back together with the new Walbro 255lph fuel pump and the new fuel gauge sending unit. I started her up and she still runs rough at cold idle / warm up, but once she hunts around for about a minute she settled down and idles, eventually settling in about 750rpms. Once warm I took her for a test drive. Idle and cruising fuel pressure is now around 28-32psi. She seems to be running much better - No lean popping and lots of power. 2nd gear is like a time-warp - No problem busting the wheels loose and drifting a bit in 2nd gear around 30mph. At WOT I am now seeing between 55 to 60 psi fuel pressure. I think I have solved a major reason for my LXs poor drivability. She still wants to die when coming to a stop. I will now pull codes (again) and then follow the cold / rough idle diagnostic sequence. I have a feeling I am on the right track...
 
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Perform a [Base Idle Reset].
 
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Perform a [Base Idle Reset].
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Good call! Plan to do that this weekend... Cheers!
 
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