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Fuel pressure drops with open throttle

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Mizark347

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Isnt fuel pressure increace with open throttle. When I rev the 347 up my fuel pressure drops. And i think i experienced some detonation. Anyone have a reason for this?
Thanks Mark
 
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My guess would be not a big enough fuel pump.

I'm having fuel related problems also. I'm leaning out as the rpms go up but my fuel pressure is steady.
 
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Could it be fuel filter?
 

HISSIN50

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check regulator also. does the pressure catch back up (like does it dip when you remove vac [WOT], but then skyrocket back up)?
 
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