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what to set fuel pressure at

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Daniel50

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I about to install my 255lph pump and afpr. i was wondering with my mods in my signature what my fuel pressure should be set at. i know stock is 41psi. some people say 43psi and others told me all the way to 48psi at idle. which is best?
 

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38 Psi. with the vacuum unhooked and plugged.
 

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89sleeper said:
38 Psi. with the vacuum unhooked and plugged.
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iim new to the whole fuel tuning process. do you mean taking the vacuum line off and plugging it completely? i dont need it?
 

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Daniel50 said:
iim new to the whole fuel tuning process. do you mean taking the vacuum line off and plugging it completely? i dont need it?
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Just when setting fuel pressure only!

Re-connect it when you are finished setting the fuel pressure.

You will notice when you hook the vacuum line back up the pressure will drop a few pounds at idle. This is normal as your fuel pressure regulator adjusts for vacuum changes.
 

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so with my mods 5.0 magazine did an article saying to set at 48 psi at idle. you suggest about 36-38?
 

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Daniel50 said:
so with my mods 5.0 magazine did an article saying to set at 48 psi at idle. you suggest about 36-38?
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Yes, 48psi is way to high. Take it to the track or dyno then play with the FP there.
 
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Disconnect what vac line?
 

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The one on the FPR. Then cap it off with your finger.
 

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well going ot the track friday so ill play with it there ill start at the suggested 38psi and up it 1 psi until i get my best mph
 
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