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Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by Txdragon
Only reason I'm looking away from stock is my end goal is 500-600whp. I'm on par with everything so far except Injectors and the CSS block. I wanted to grab my turbo kit as well, but still only received about 1/3 of what was due to me from Uncle Sam.. I'm piecing together what I can until that happens or tax return, whichever occurs first.
Good insight! I was thinking Aeromotive or Blox (looks like Blox has followed Aero's footsteps there).
The stock is always an option as I go to the junkyard fairly often, usually once a month anyways, but as I mentioned earlier; ultimately I'm building to surpass stock capabilities this round so I'm looking to bigger n better!
I look toward the AEM for simplicity installing. That's about it. On paper, It should do ok for my goal, just drumming up some new insight. You're a builder as well and I'll definitely take your insight into consideration on this!
Originally Posted by JRCivic1
I have a direct fit Honda Holley FPR on my supercharged car. I have used it for over ten years... I had an AEM FPR for the first 60 miles of my engine build... the diaphragm split and dumped raw fuel into the intake manifold damaging the engine. I would never use an AEM FPR for a boosted application.
The EK factory FPR will work with the fuel rail that you have... if you choose to use a stock one.
my car was used for 95% of the development of Holley Import products. I used the bolt on FMU until Holley built the high flow fuel rail which I still use. My buddy that passed away recently was head of product development for Holley and he always used my car for design and fittment, him passing away this year is one of the main reasons for my return to racing
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by Txdragon
I think I saw a package of the hardware you get with a new rail on the AEM site. It **should** contain the grub screw that is used to plug the gauge/accessory port that's not in use. Aeromotive will require a separate purchase for the gauge since it doesn't come with one.. I can install the gauge in that particular port on the rail and just use that screw that came with the rail to close the regulator port..
methinks I've solved my dilemma. Lol
Found the info. It's 1/8 NPT, by the way.
For some weird reason, that port on the AEM rail was not 1/8th for me. I ended up re drilling and tapping it because I could not for the life of me figure out what they threaded it with. Just something you might run into.Mine could have been a fluke.
Also Id recommend remote mounting the gauge too. Engine vibration can make the gauges less accurate. Im just tool lazy to move mine to the regulator
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
The plug is 1/8npt. If mounting the gauge on the Aeromotive reg, then you can just move the 1/8npt plug that comes with the reg over to the rail and plug the rail.
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by LightningTeg
For some weird reason, that port on the AEM rail was not 1/8th for me. I ended up re drilling and tapping it because I could not for the life of me figure out what they threaded it with. Just something you might run into.Mine could have been a fluke.
Also Id recommend remote mounting the gauge too. Engine vibration can make the gauges less accurate. Im just tool lazy to move mine to the regulator
The npt plug that came with it fit in both, so I may have gotten lucky lol!
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by Autoworks
The plug is 1/8npt. If mounting the gauge on the Aeromotive reg, then you can just move the 1/8npt plug that comes with the reg over to the rail and plug the rail.
Precisely! That's what I figured a couple posts ago after another cup of coffee. Lol! So I'll need a price, sir, on an Aeromotive with a gauge; i dunno what brand ya got, Marshall? And I **may** source my hose and fittings through Amazon. Gonna redo as much of my fuel lines to the black braided AN setup. Just looks so clean.
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Id be careful with "sourced hoses/fittings", especially dealing with black nylon braided as some fittings just aren't the correct ID to accept the OD of the nylon -6 hose "easily". I typically use a Turbosmart or Marshall liquid filled FP gauge. I have never had "success" with B&M gauges.
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by Autoworks
Id be careful with "sourced hoses/fittings", especially dealing with black nylon braided as some fittings just aren't the correct ID to accept the OD of the nylon -6 hose "easily". I typically use a Turbosmart or Marshall liquid filled FP gauge. I have never had "success" with B&M gauges.
You carry Marshall? If so, that's the one I'm after. And I forgot the part number specific, but the aeromotive 3 port? I think it was.. the 40 to 90 psi idle one..
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
I'm planning to use the same in my setup. Had it in my old LS-t hatchback and it worked great with no issues. Just tap the stock fuel rail and run a fuel line from there to the FPR.
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by NVturbo
I'm planning to use the same in my setup. Had it in my old LS-t hatchback and it worked great with no issues. Just tap the stock fuel rail and run a fuel line from there to the FPR.
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by Autoworks
I have never had "success" with B&M gauges.
Nor have I. I stopped using B&M equipment entirely due to multiple disappointment from their products by them not giving the full story.
Originally Posted by NVturbo
I'm planning to use the same in my setup. Had it in my old LS-t hatchback and it worked great with no issues. Just tap the stock fuel rail and run a fuel line from there to the FPR.
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Originally Posted by Txdragon
that rail/IM combo looks sweet. How's the Ultra Series treating ya?
Thanks, this engine is Supercharged at around 350 HP on the stock FPR, so far the setup is treating me well, on the last setup I had which was the Pro series manifold, 70mm tb and Tuner 1 cams I believe it made around 285 hp and now on the ultra street with spacer, 74mm tb and Tuner 2 cams its around 350hp, I upgraded the Header and ill be on 10psi instead of 7psi and I will retune it on E85 fuel in a few weeks so I guess I should be around 360 to 370 hp. maybe less maybe more ill see what the tuner says, I still have the cams to dial in as well.
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
Anyone have info on the bolt on units? Cost for cost, about the same as the "do it yourself" mount, just less work. Besides, I'm at a slight loss as to where to mount it. Maybe where my old fuel filter was, but that spot was earmarked for a catch can..
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
The main difference I see is pressure. The 13109 goes from 45-90 and the 13116 (bolt on) goes from 30-70. The 13116 seems a better suit since base pressure is 43.5 and I'd be out the gate an additional 1.5 with the 13109. PLUS the 13109 will require about another 60 dollars in bits and pieces for mounting. So, the price points are the same-ish, which brings me to one last deciding factor; superiority. If one recommended over the other.
12-19-2018, 09:45 AM
Re: Suggestions needed: Adjustable fuel pressure regulator for boost application
I'm piecing together what I can until that happens or tax return, whichever occurs first.
