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Is a adjustable fuel regulator a waste a money if I already have a electronic fuel controller?

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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 06:59 AM
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Default Is a adjustable fuel regulator a waste a money if I already have a electronic fuel controller?

I have a Field VTEC and fuel controller, and was looking at the AEM fuel pressure regulator and was wondering would it be a waste of money? How far can you go with tuning with the controller compared with the regulator? or would both complement each other? I think my ride is in need of tuning, and I wanted to know if this would be beneficial? Any help would be appreciated
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 07:42 AM
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Default Re: Is a adjustable fuel regulator a waste a money if I already have a electronic fuel controller?

Yes they can work together. Waste of money? Hard to say for your application. The FPR can adjust your A/F curve up and down overall. The field can be used to straighten out the a/f or "fine tune" it. I would reccomend useing a dyno with a wideband o2, so you can look at your A/F and make adjustments from there. If you need a pressure regulator you will know for sure.
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 07:55 AM
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the fuel controller doesn't do a good job increasing fuel. It lets you play marginally with the fuel. Only a +5% increase is tolerable amount before your ecu will complain with a check engine light. Your need for a fuel pressure regulator will only occur if you need more fuel than your current deliverly system allows. You should dyno before you get one. I would recommend getting one and just setting it at stock pressure. You should get a fuel pressure guage to complement your regulator.
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Old Sep 25, 2001 | 10:55 AM
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thanks I wasnt to sure on that
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Old Sep 26, 2001 | 07:58 AM
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Does anyone know where I can get a good gas pressure guage?
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