Fuel Pressure regulater and fuel rail

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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 05:34 AM
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when is it necessary to run a fuel rail and pressure regulator.....

I see all these builds people are doing with just RC injectors and hondata and fuel pump.....necessarily is this a requirment for turrbo charged builds? please explain...
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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All cars have to run a fuel rail and fpr. Are you asking when it is necessary to upgrade to an aftermarket rail and FPR???
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 06:15 AM
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stock stuff 400+-.
big pump may need an adj reg to tame the pump.
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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ok so if i am under 350 i am ok with stock fuel rail and 550cc injectors....
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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yup. a good reg is always good if you are having an issue with holding fuel pressure steady.
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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I have a GSR with stock fpr and a walbro pump. I was also wondering the same thing but my engine bay says 55psi at idel so i asume its good
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Old Oct 1, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LastGenEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have a GSR with stock fpr and a walbro pump. I was also wondering the same thing but my engine bay says 55psi at idel so i asume its good</TD></TR></TABLE>

at idle? if the vac line is off, maybe. thats a little high for a vac line on, fuel pressure at idle.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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So it wouldnt help at all? I am going to be running around 230 to the wheels... so it would be more of a bling factor if anything...
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 10:27 AM
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no need to run an aftermarket rail or injectors..

I made 493whp with just the stock fuel setup, 1000cc injectors and a walbro pump
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