jisu009

I was looking into purchasing from here, http://www.fuelports.com/

I was wondering what setup you might be running, as well as if you are using a fuel pressure gauge in conjuction with the setup.


Thanks!

Grumpy

What kind of car? Motor? FI? Carb?

jisu009

This will be in a 1990 civic SI, prepped for ITA duty. So the engine is a D16a6, fuel injected.

Balled S2K

iTrader: (1)

I'm using Part #2533 from Pegasus ( http:// http://www.pegasusautoracing.com ) on my D16A6.



<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">This kit meets the new SCCA requirement for a fuel sampling port. The FAA-TSO approved self-sealing valve has a male 1/8NPT pipe thread for attachment to the fuel system. There are several options for mounting the valve. You may want to consider using one of our in-line adapters Part No. 1069-6AN or 1069-8AN if using 6AN or 8AN hose. If your fuel pressure regulator has an unused port, that may also be a good spot to consider.

The 5 foot long sampling hose attaches with a quarter-turn twist and automatically opens the valve when attached.

Hint: Zip-tie the hose to a nearby frame rail so it will be with you at impound!</TD></TR></TABLE>

I simply ran mine off of the 2nd port of my adjustable FPR. Very simple. Very easy.

Grumpy

On top of the fuel filter is a plug that is removable and replaced with an adaptor to connect a fuel pressure testor for diagnostic purposes. The plug in and of itself is a fuel test "port".

17.4.2. Fuel Sample Acquisition
All cars shall be equipped with an easily accessible sampling valve/
port located between the fuel tank and the carburetor(s) or fuel
injectors to facilitate acquisition of fuel samples. To avoid fuel spillage,
the fuel sampling valve/port shall not consist of removing a fuel line
from any fuel system component unless a dry break fittinghas been
installed. A capped and/or sealed “T” may be fitted inline, or a capped
and/or sealed auxiliary sample port may be fitted to a fuel system
component (carburetor, fuel rail, etc.) without using a dry break fitting.
Under no circumstances is siphoning of fuel from the fuel tank/ cell
acceptable.
If possible, the sampling valve/port should not be located in the engine
compartment. Cars equipped with a factory fuel pressure test port
(e.g. fuel injected SS, T, IT, SRF, etc.) or competitors having factory
fuel pressure test equipment available, are not required to have an
additional fuel sampling port. On all other cars, to avoid fuel spillage
it is recommended that a valve or dry-break fitting be installed in the
fuel line. In all cases competitors shall provide the appropriate tooling
necessary to safely obtain the fuel sample. A manned fire extinguisher
shall be present whenever fuel samples are being acquired.

An adaptor can be purchased to go into the "port" to be used for samples or a fuel pressure guage.

Littleton

Last year during tech, I debated this:

or competitors having factory
fuel pressure test equipment available, are not required to have an
additional fuel sampling port.

and lost.

Grumpy

Send me private message with tech's name and SCCA or NASA.

jisu009

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Balled S2K &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I simply ran mine off of the 2nd port of my adjustable FPR. Very simple. Very easy.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What FPR are you using? Do you have a pic of your setup?

Thanks!

jisu009

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Grumpy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">On top of the fuel filter is a plug that is removable and replaced with an adaptor to connect a fuel pressure testor for diagnostic purposes. The plug in and of itself is a fuel test "port".
</TD></TR></TABLE>

So you say that I don't need one on this car?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Grumpy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">An adaptor can be purchased to go into the "port" to be used for samples or a fuel pressure guage.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I am not sure exactly what "port" you are speaking of...is it the "service bolt" that is located on the fuel filter?

Grumpy

"port" = opening.
you got one. Yes its the service bolt on the fuel filter.

What come with the car satisfys the "port" requirement.

The removing fuel part requires an adaptor that replaces the service bolt and a hose.

Balled S2K

iTrader: (1)

My bad....it's off of my fuel pressure gauge, not the FPR. The FPR is right where it should be.

Grumpy hit the nail on the head. My gauge is threaded into the service port of the fuel filter and the sample port (OK, valve) is T'd off of that.



As you can see, it's a B&M gauge (and I need a pedicure) .

jisu009

Sounds good! thanks guys!

0philstireservice

I bought a test port from this guy http://www.fuelports.com/ ...he was great, very inexpensive, great guy to do business with...very easy installation. I highly recommend him......

JHill

I use the fuelports.com one too. It replaces the banjo bolt on the fuel filter, took about 30 seconds to install, and the guy that sells them is pretty cool to deal with.

Send the guy at fuelports.com an email.

Want2race

why are you still running that emssions circuit?

jisu009

I used a B&M Fuel Pressure gauge that comes with a new "banjo" bolt. I then purchased a "street Tee", which it the T-style fitting in the middle. Then I added a the parts that are available off of fuelports.com

ITAcelica

Home Depot plumbing section. Find 1/2 copper T and just use some fuel hose to connect it all together.

CRX Lee

I bought the same B&M gauge but wasn't sure that else was needed. With the gauge sitting up that high from the top of the filter, have you guys had any problems or concerns about vibration since the lever moment ends up being longer?

I am guessing this is a mock up and not completed pic as there is no line to the fuel rail?

jisu009

That is the "mock up," but all I have to do is teflon the fittings and bolt on the fuel rail line.

No vibration problems yet....of course the car hasn't been ran with this setup yet