Which fuel pressure regulator?, for running Weber 44 IDF's Options

[Natedog]

Greetings,

I read through a ton of threads in the archives in search of an answer to my question....but I'm still unsure!

Situation:
I'm just about ready to start it up for the first time after rebuilding and installing the 2.0 in my 73 914.
The CARBS are Weber 44 IDF's.
The fuel pump is a Facet mounted up front under the tank.
Fuel filter between tank and pump.
Fuel lines are new metal brake lines in the center tunnel, 5/16 rubber hose otherwise.
I understand that these carbs need about 3-5 psi.

Question:
Do I need a fuel pressure regulator?
If so - where do I put it?
If so - where do I get one??

A lot of threads suggested getting the CB Performance rotary pump setup. I'll keep that in mind but for now I'm using the Facet. Threads also commented that the Facet should be mounted on rubber bushings to reduce noise. I haven't done that...yet.

Thanks for your help! I'm only days away from starting her for the FIRST time!

Cheers,
Nate

Pictures are fun, right?! Here's one of the engine and carbs.....

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Nate,

your set-up looks great, good work! I've got a similar one, I think that it will run either way, I have a faucet/red line or similar pump (I forget which) and I dont think I have a pressure regulator. I believe that the pump gives out a steady 3-5psi and that the variance between 3-5 isnt all that great, as to make a big difference. I'm guessing that you would gain some smoothness from the regulator, but I think you'd have to set it low, or use a pump that was a bit higher in presure so that you wouldnt loose pressure if your pump wasn't putting out enough...

I'm kind of guessing at this and I'm interested in the answer here as well-so dont go by my comments alone... but I'm 90% sure that I dont have a pressure regulator on mine and it works fine. I think the key is to have the right low pressure fuel pump.

-Adam