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cotbu · 11-27-2010, 11:39 AM

I'm not knocking anyone, but being around these engines for sometime myself. I see a lot of information that is just used to simplify an install or make money for the installer.

Just look at some of the things they recommend. On the other hand a vet owner would tell you to change, the hoses under the intake manifold, get a oil filter relocation kit and a catch can.

Good catch on the fuel line routing, The Fpr can be t'ed with a boost gauge, and a boost gauge can be used to monitor your fuel pressure. Here's how, set your base fuel pressure, then connect the vacuum line, you're are pulling 38 - 40 inhg, convert and subtract. OK crude, but if you do use your boost gauge, like i do. you would see if there is a problem. AT idle you'd be rich, and see no vacuum, wot there would be no boost, but you should not go too lean, unless you're pushing more than the 20psi or untuned. Realistically you'd have all the appropriate gauges in the car anyway but...
my 2¢

11-27-2010, 11:39 AM	#18
cotbu Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SWFL Age: 47 Posts: 3,318 Trader Rating: (3)	I'm not knocking anyone, but being around these engines for sometime myself. I see a lot of information that is just used to simplify an install or make money for the installer. Just look at some of the things they recommend. On the other hand a vet owner would tell you to change, the hoses under the intake manifold, get a oil filter relocation kit and a catch can. Good catch on the fuel line routing, The Fpr can be t'ed with a boost gauge, and a boost gauge can be used to monitor your fuel pressure. Here's how, set your base fuel pressure, then connect the vacuum line, you're are pulling 38 - 40 inhg, convert and subtract. OK crude, but if you do use your boost gauge, like i do. you would see if there is a problem. AT idle you'd be rich, and see no vacuum, wot there would be no boost, but you should not go too lean, unless you're pushing more than the 20psi or untuned. Realistically you'd have all the appropriate gauges in the car anyway but... my 2¢ __________________ LoverTechnologies "Half Broken Things!"