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95saleen95

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I just bought a 95 GT that used to have a powerdine supercharger. The FMU is still in place but they have it spliced into the vacuum live between the intake and the fuel pressure regulator. Is this o.k. or should I just cap it off???? The return line has been cut and modified for it so I cant just take it out unless I go buy a new return line. I have been getting pretty bad gas milage with it ( about 10 mpg), could this be the cause? any advise would be appreciated. thanks.
 
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an fmu is a really crude way of tunning. Very simple any one can bolt it on. The problem with an fmu is that it increases fuel pressure x amount per x amount of boost. The more boost you push the less effective they are. Since your fuel system can only handle so much pressure before it just overwhelms the injectors. You will also get lean and rich spots through out the powerband. I would say that the fmu could be a factor in that 10mpg i would also make sure that your ignition system plugs, cap/rotor, wires are good to go. The way they have the fmu hooked up is ok. I hope i awnsered your questions and gave you a little more insight about fmu's.
 
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Thanks for the help. Is the FMU still blocking the return even though there is no supercharger, or is it working just like the normal return line would?
 
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The FMU should have no effect without boost being supplied to it.
I would keep a vacuum line to it so it stays wide open during higher vacuum conditions, and thus won't pinch the return. Like when the car is under light throttle, or idling.
 
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