I've looked through some threads as a result of a search on the subject. The only thing I read was that 1 or 2 people had an issue where the B&M couldn't hold pressure (I think).
So I'm asking to any current or former B&M Command Flow owners to please state any issues they've had.
Thanks in advance.

 

B&M products SUCK if you ask me. Just get an Aeromotive FPR

 

Ive had mine for about a week. no problems so far.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pissedoffsol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">B&M products SUCK if you ask me. Just get an Aeromotive FPR </TD></TR></TABLE>
OK but can you go into a little more detail as to why you think this way? Specifically with the Command Flow if you could (or anyone else).

 

I've been using a CommandFlo for over a year and a half. No problems so far . Pressure is set just a tad higher than stock - about 1-2psi higher.

The gauge is inaccurate though

 

I've had one in useage since the end of last summer. No problems.

 

I put one on and it held for 2 days then quit.....or the gauge is wrong? Either way I am not happy with B&M. I would go aeromotive next time.

 

It will work fine with a stock fuel pump but with a Walbro 255lph you cannot back off the fuel pressure as much as you would need to, sometime cannot handle it at all. I switch my FPR to a AEM and it work great.

 

I'm using a Walbro 190lph pump, no problems with fuel pressure and the B&M.

If you're that worried perhaps you could drill a very small hole in the regulator? Such as they do on TOO's website?

 

I havent had a bad experience with the B&M FPR yet but keep in mind...You wont seem much gains with any FPR if you're using a mostly stock fuel system on a mostly stock engine anyway. Make sure you dont set the pressure to high, this can cause a laundry list of problems.

 

ive been using the B&M fpr on my car for probably 2 years. No problems ever. Very simple, and does the job. I have my pressure set at 63psi and i never had a problem.

 

I am having a big problem with mileage on my car. Since the swap I have lost 8-10 mpg!!! I know that it isn't because of the new motor, because I had it in a CX previously and was getting 30-33 mpg.

Once the car is off and sitting, the fuel pressure leaks down from about 38 psi to zero psi in about an hour. When the swap was in the CX, I remember the pressure holding for a very long time. I am using a B&M Command Flow FPR and guage. There are no visual fuel leaks but I am going ahead and replacing the crush washers on the fuel rail and fuel filter. I spoke with Scott at South Honda and he said it could be the command flow unit...he said they have had a bad rep for the spring breaking the diaphragm or damaging the o-ring, but could this cause my bad fuel mileage? Is the pressure leak down a symptom of my bad fuel mileage?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DaX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> but could this cause my bad fuel mileage? Is the pressure leak down a symptom of my bad fuel mileage?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No. How could low fuel pressure when the car is off and not running cause bad fuel mileage? A broken diaphragm will cause a leak in the regulator on the return, making the car run lean = higher mileage. A broken spring will cause too-high fuel pressure = worse mileage. I'd take it apart and inspect it.

It's normal for pressure to zero after a time. I don't even worry about it. The pump should turn on as soon as you crank the car over, and it should boost fuel pressure almost immediately anyway. It should not be an issue.

 

I was only concerned because the same motor in a previous car would hold the fuel pressure for quite a few hours. I didn't think this would be the culprit for the bad mileage, but wasn't sure. I will take it apart and inspect the FPR tomorrow. Thanks for the input.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by raene &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've been using a CommandFlo for over a year and a half. No problems so far . Pressure is set just a tad higher than stock - about 1-2psi higher.

The gauge is inaccurate though </TD></TR></TABLE>

Were you joking around with the gauge ? Or is it really inaccurate ?

 

I've had a B&M for 2+ years and its fine. About 50,000 miles.

 

had one for about year no problems recently sold to a friend witha turbo b16 and its working fine

 

No, I wasn't joking. It's inaccurate. It reads differently than my brother's B&M gauge - we swapped fuel filters to check.

 

Anyone else ever have a problem with there gauge ?

 

i never had a problem with the fpr or the gauge... it was easy to install and would recommend it over the AEM just because the AEM is alot more money for the same thing

 

Ok heres the breakdown. If you have a mostly stock motor and a stock fuel pump then go with the B@M to save money. Now if you have a bigger fuel pump at all u would go with the AEM of a Aeromotive. Whats happens with a 190 or 255lph pump is that the B@M wont let you turn it down under 50psi. Which is way to much pressure and your car will run like ****. I have the AEM and it is so much better then the old B@M that i had.

 

Funny you say that - I'm using a 190lph pump right now and have been for over a year. I have no problems turning the pressure down

The problem w/ not being able to turn the pressure down is related to how deep of a cut you made on the regulator when you installed it. If you cut off too much of the 'hat' then your regulator is going to sit too low and restrict flow even when it's fully loosened off.