Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000) EG/EH/EJ/EK/EM1 Discussion

Lowering Fuel Pressure.

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:22 AM
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Yes I searched and there is even no such topic. So I have the AEM one and want to lower the pressure on my mini me so i just turn the screw at the top?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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Yes.

Do you have a fuel pressure gauge to check what pressure you are actually setting it to?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:44 AM
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yes I do


NOw i want to lower it to like 30 will the car run fine?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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I think it might idle a little low @ 30
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:04 AM
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If you lower the fuel pressure, then that means there will be less fuel being injected per injection event - is that what you're aiming for? Is yes, then lower the fuel pressure.

Will it make the car run better - I don't know, what's your setup?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:41 AM
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I need less presure , yes i know LEan is MEAN but I need to pass emissions and I failed on Hydrocarbons which are unburned fuel, and in IL. they do not car bout the NOX so i should be good now!

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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:50 AM
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my old roomate unplugged injector #3 when his hydrocarbons kept him from passing emissions. the motor ran a little rough, but he easily passed.
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