Do i need a fuel pressure gauge for a accurate dyno?

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Old 06-02-2013, 04:17 PM
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Default Do i need a fuel pressure gauge for a accurate dyno?

Like the title, im just not sure, also should i replace the filter too? How much for filter
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Default Re: Do i need a fuel pressure gauge for a accurate dyno?

No you dont need it. Whatever the pressure is at now (unknown) is whatever you will tune at. The gauge is more for diagnostic. However if you have an adjustable FPR then you cant ever adjust it or the tune will be off.
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Default Re: Do i need a fuel pressure gauge for a accurate dyno?

if i don't have a fuel gauge how will they be able to tell my fuel pressure? also i do have a adjustable fpr
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Default Re: Do i need a fuel pressure gauge for a accurate dyno?

If you have an adjustable regulator, yes, grab a gauge. Without it, your tuner will probably be annoyed at best.
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Default Re: Do i need a fuel pressure gauge for a accurate dyno?

Who buys an adjustable fuel pressure regulator without a fuel pressure gauge? What was your plan - Just slap on parts and blindly adjust them?
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