• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

how much fuel pressure do i need?

  • Thread starter Thread starter maxine-70
  • Start date Start date Apr 22, 2008

maxine-70

20+ Year Stangneter
Mar 27, 2003
273
1
18
louisville, ky
Apr 22, 2008
#1
  • Apr 22, 2008
  • #1
one of the last things to do to the 5.0 HO install in the ranger is the fuel system. how much pressure do i need out of an aftermarket inline electric fuel pump? the factory one for the donor car is listed at 65psi (91 cougar xr-7), other 5.0 cars are listed as low as 40-45. how much is enough? what psi does the regulator start sending the fuel back to the tank anyway? thanks!
 

Vipersix

Founding Member
Feb 25, 2001
434
0
0
Clarksville, TN
Apr 23, 2008
#2
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #2
Unless you have an aftermarket fuel system the fuel will never be recycled back into the tank. OEM applications use a closed fuel system. I would recommend 43.5 psi.
 

Hickfied

Member
Nov 9, 2005
413
0
16
Morganton, NC
Apr 23, 2008
#3
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #3
Stock fuel pressure for a fox is ~39.5.

Just guessing, but I think the regulator would modulate how much is sent back to the tank to maintain the set PSI?

IDK if the Ranger is a closed system, but if it's like a Fox it is a return style system.
 

bynummustang

Seen my other Jackstand?
Jul 24, 2005
1
2
69
NC State University
Apr 23, 2008
#4
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #4
My 5.0 ran 42 PSI with intake and heads.
 

mustangfan1990

New Member
Jul 17, 2005
505
1
0
Lenoir, North Carolina
Apr 23, 2008
#5
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #5
mine runs 40 psi at idle and 42 with 5th gear acceration. The 5.0 mustang does return back to the gas tank but not sure for the ranger
 

Vipersix

Founding Member
Feb 25, 2001
434
0
0
Clarksville, TN
Apr 23, 2008
#6
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #6
Vipersix said:
OEM applications use a closed fuel system.
Click to expand...



Yeah I don't know what I was thinking when I typed that up. I stand corrected.
 

vikingpower

New Member
Dec 6, 2004
656
0
0
CWU Ellensburg, WA
Apr 23, 2008
#7
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #7
I run 30-35 psi at idle
 
1

1982matthew

New Member
Mar 14, 2008
42
0
0
Easton,Pa
Apr 23, 2008
#8
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #8
I have a 306 with trickflow heads/intakes/cam, is 40 lbs enough?
 
1

1982matthew

New Member
Mar 14, 2008
42
0
0
Easton,Pa
Apr 23, 2008
#9
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #9
I run 40lb injectors with a 255 pump if this helps
 

maxine-70

20+ Year Stangneter
Mar 27, 2003
273
1
18
louisville, ky
Apr 23, 2008
#10
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #10
the stock 2.3 ranger setup had two fuel pumps, one in the tank that ran 6psi and one booster on the fram rail that ran about 40 or so. years ago when i put a 5.0 in the thing, i carbed it and just used only the 6psi in tank unit with no return. now that i am going to inject it i plan to keep using the in tank 6psi unit and use another inline as a booster as the factory did (mainly to avoid the hassle of dropping the tank/pulling the bed, and running high pressure fuel line of that length). i want to mount an adequately rated pump under the hood somewhere and just run high pressure hose from it to the intake. i just dont know what psi rating to look for in a pump. various 5.0 models i look at call for anywhere from 40-65. what happens if i put on a 65psi unit and it only needs 40? i am assuming one of two things. one, the regulator sends the overage back to the tank, or two, the pump itself bleeds off the pressure that the regulator wont let past itself.

so, if i put on a 65 psi unit, what can i expect? what about a 40psi unit? i tend to think either will work.
 

Hickfied

Member
Nov 9, 2005
413
0
16
Morganton, NC
Apr 23, 2008
#11
  • Apr 23, 2008
  • #11
You can get an adjustable regulator. Stock 5.0's run a tad under 40 PSI, so one that goes from 30-65 would work.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
Fuel Erratic Fuel Pressure 1985 GT
  • DienstXIV
  • Jan 14, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
16
Views
635
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 16, 2026
AeroCoupe
J
Fuel Fuel Pressure Issue
  • justadude07
  • May 12, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
2
Views
391
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 12, 2025
justadude07
J
B
'03 GT Fuel Pump/Pressure/Delivery Issue
  • Brodach
  • Oct 21, 2025
  • SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech
Replies
8
Views
854
SN95 4.6L Mustang Tech Oct 31, 2025
gkomo
H
Fuel starvation issues, 91 EFI to carb swap. Car dying after 1-3 gallons used. EFI tank, electric fuel pump, bypass regulator. Dual fed carb
  • hassler
  • Oct 11, 2025
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
8
Views
725
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Oct 12, 2025
nickyb
S
Fuel ‘88 GT Runs Rich Cold — Fixes Itself When I Unplug Sensors (ECT, MAF, O2, etc.)
  • Sufarry
  • Nov 6, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
12
Views
762
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Nov 9, 2025
Mustang5L5
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?