I have searched for a few hours now, with no luck. I got 1 search result back and it didnt have anything about the subject. I been trying to see how to install a fuel pressure gauge into my fuel rail. Im going to go with a 100 psi autometer gauge most likely. If anyone has any information, pics, anything on how to do it, please help me out. thanks
I was talking to Mark about some of the things people have done to their civics, and Ive seen some nice electronics in cars but never knew what they were. Ive stuck to just going for a turbo timer and boost controller, but some of you guys have gadgets which look useful but I don't know if they do actually serve any purpose at all. Even though my car isnt a civic, im interested in installing a FP gauge in the engine bay. I will likely need to check how thick the fuel lines are to buy the gauge fittings for them first.

 

FPG on the fuel filter?...

 

no no, leading to the fuel rail. I would connect it to the fuel lines im assuming with fittings.

 

Yeah I have one but I dont know the fitting sizes off the top of my head?

 

np, I just need to know the basic setup/installation process.
I will figure out the fitting sizes myself.

 

Well on our cars the gauge either goes in between the banjo fitting on top of the fuel filter or on the end of the rail.

 

I guess I will fit it to the end of the rail? Where is better?

 

I think the rail is better because it is closer to where it enters the motor and where you really need to know what the pressure is?They both work but thats just my opinion and I used it on both spots.

 

so its fairly easy to install then?

 

Its really easy as long as you have the right fitting.Just use some teflon tape on the fittings and snug them on.

 

ah ok thanks

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by siblues &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I think the rail is better because it is closer to where it enters the motor and where you really need to know what the pressure is?They both work but thats just my opinion and I used it on both spots.</TD></TR></TABLE>

no.

the best place is the fuel filter. the vibration from the motor will ruin the gauge on the fuel rail. sometimes it works about most of the time youll pop your hood one day and your gauge will be pegged on 90 psi because ti wont read correctly anymore.

 

oh i see, didnt know that

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nextgtr &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">oh i see, didnt know that</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you get a real nice silicon filled gauge it will be ok but your normal b&m gauge will last one drive on your fuel rail.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by xDicktonesx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

the vibration from the motor will ruin the gauge on the fuel rail.</TD></TR></TABLE>

not if u have a liquid filled guage . ive had mine on the rail for years.

-6 female to -6 male 3/8in npt earls fitting


the B&M one is a pile of **** mine broke within a week or 2 , dont even think about using one thats not liquid filled on your fuel rail.......

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JJSpecTuning &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my normal b&m one works fine on my fuel filter

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I would stay away from those b&m gauges if I were you . get a good liquid filled gauge,like a marshall.


Modified by v.i.gsr at 8:08 PM 2/18/2007

 

liquid filled it is then!
ill see if they have an autometer one