 Fuel Regulator, How beneficial is it?? |
|
|
|
Porsche, and the Porsche crest are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
This site is not affiliated with Porsche in any way. Its only purpose is to provide an online forum for car enthusiasts. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. |
|
|
| IanStott |
 Dec 31 2005, 12:12 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Member  Group: Members Posts: 226 Joined: 13-June 04 From: Moncton,New Brunswick,Canada Member No.: 2,199  |
Performance products advertises a fuel regulator for a carb'd engine, anyone use one and what is the general opinion?
Ian Stott |
   |
 
|
  |
Replies(1 - 5)
| Mark Henry |
Dec 31 2005, 12:19 PM
Post
#2
|
|
that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I'd have to see it. What pump are you using?
The cheap chrome ones are total crap, Holley is the better one. If you're just running a fauct low pressure pump you can get away without it. I don't like the stock FI pump with a return. |
|
|
|
| ChicagoChris |
Dec 31 2005, 12:21 PM
Post
#3
|
|
It was jack-stand-tastic! Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 3-November 05 From: Chicago (burbs), IL Member No.: 5,062 |
I use one.
I have a pressure regulator from Holly for my Weber carbs. A fuel pump generally puts out more then the carbs can use. (about 5 lbs) In a street to medium "built" engine of our size more isn't always better. It is a small engine and can get bogged down easy. I have mine set at three pounds of pressure. Set the pressure lower for slightly better fuel economy. But decide what pressure to run at then tune the carbs to the pressure. (ie jets and tubes) That way you avoid a rich or lean situation. |
|
|
|
| Mueller |
Dec 31 2005, 01:15 PM
Post
#4
|
|
914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
|
depends on the fuel pump and the requirement of the carbs.....
1st you need a fuel pump designed for carbs (carbs use lower pressure, 3-5psi mostly) a fuel pressure regulator is a good idea, however without a method to measure the pressure it is sorta useless unless you know what to look for..... I'm all about having as much information possible so I have a fuel pressure gauge mounted inside my engine compartment, makes troubleshooting easier... |
|
|
|
| 70Sixter |
Jan 3 2006, 03:41 PM
Post
#5
|
|
Member Group: Members Posts: 422 Joined: 3-August 04 From: Surf City, NC Member No.: 2,444 Region Association: South East States |
Yes you need a quality unit. ChicagoChris and Mueller are absolutely correct about pressure.
|
|
|
|
| ChicagoChris |
Jan 3 2006, 05:07 PM
Post
#6
|
|
It was jack-stand-tastic! Group: Members Posts: 168 Joined: 3-November 05 From: Chicago (burbs), IL Member No.: 5,062 |
OK forgot a bit of information...When I mounted the regulator I mounted the bracket to the firewall. I also had an adtional fitting attatched to one side of the regulator. In that fitting I installed a pressure gauge.
The fuel lines run allong the firewall till they are even with the carb inputs, then make the turn into the carbs. |
|
|
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
|
Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: 17th June 2024 - 07:02 AM |
Invision Power Board
v9.1.4 © 2024 IPS, Inc.