adjustable fuel pressure valve

[LOOPYLEE1965]

i have just fitted above taken off a 325i sport after fitting it i seem to have a flat spot when i rev it up??? will the ecu need time to adjust to the new afpv ??? if so shall i just go out for a quick drive and hope it settles down thx in advance guys

[LOOPYLEE1965]

:yeahthat:

[Widge]

I don't know but then I don't see why you need an ajustable FPR

[LOOPYLEE1965]

i was given it from a friend who stripped a 325i sport and he said it wouldgive better throttle response (hes been breaking bmw`s for years ) so should know what hes on about mate

[Martinaston]

If you didn't disconnect the ECU it should run the same as before. it has no sensors to tell it what pressure the fuel is at.

[LOOPYLEE1965]

well just been for a run and seems to pick up quicker maybe the flat spot was jus caused because the pressure in the fuel rail needed to build back up (as i must have lowered it when takeing the old regulator off) im happy with the results anyway

[johnono]

the normal one is 2.5 bar, and the m3 one is 3.0 bar i heard. if i put an m3 one on would it do any good?

[Dan318-is]

not sure about the m3 one

iv heard these can cause fires

Lee is the performance of the car much better??

[Martinaston]

The 2.5 is from a 320 and the 3.0 is off a 325 or 318 all you do is overfuel the engine so you need to add a bigger throttle.

[Dan318-is]

ok

so assuming im already putting a big bore throttle body on my car, will one of these work well then? or cause fire?

im dum sorry

[johnono]

cheers martin, u just save me a score

[Martinaston]

As long as you put it back together properly and the fuel lines are in good condition i can't see how you think it causes a fire ?

[johnono]

never heard of e30 engine fire

[Dan318-is]

i read another thread on these an a couple of guy said that they can cause fire or sumink hold on il find it

[Dan318-is]

Ladies and Gentlemen....

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=13458

let me know what u lot think etc im not sure whether to get one or not.

[johnono]

if its an oem part, i cant see how it would be available if it was so dangerous. i reckon they didnt tighten the jubelies up enough and the hose popped off

[johnono]

aha, cant see how they start a fire though?

[Dan318-is]

i think them lot are on about the FSE power boost valves not the OEM ones

any experiences/advice on these?

[johnono]

adam has one on his 2.8, i guess heԚ´s happy with it, but then it is fairly modded

[Dan318-is]

hm mite give it a try
cheers guys

[jmc330i]

adam has one on his 2.8, i guess heԚ´s happy with it, but then it is fairly modded

Wasnt it Adams that caught fire with the FSE - twice??

[johnono]

aha, then the myth is busted!!

[E30Adam]

You don't even need an adjustable regulator unless you have some serious modifications going on.

An FSE valve set alight to my engine twice that's correct so I wouldn't recommend them although I've had to buy another one because my engine won't run properly without one.

[Dan318-is]

can someone please define "some serious mods" - what if i had new throttle body would i need one then?

[jmc330i]

Serious mods like Adams 2.8 M20.

You should be ok with your original one.

[Dan318-is]

saved me 80 quid then

jut out of interest how does it set your ar on fire

[E30Adam]

can someone please define "some serious mods" - what if i had new throttle body would i need one then?

No, serious mods are things like MAF conversions and engine internal swaps of parts etc. Bolt on parts don't require one.

I don't know how it managed to set my car alight, it just went bang and caught fire. Thankfully both times I was able to extinguish the fire rapidly so only minimal damage was done under the engine bay.

[Dan318-is]

thank christ for that. another e30 saved

i wont be purchasingone, i have also decided against a supersdprint header im jus gun aport polish my old one, so iv saved a lot of cash 2nite

what shall i spend it on

[LOOPYLEE1965]

As long as you put it back together properly and the fuel lines are in good condition i can't see how you think it causes a fire ?

when i fitted it i checked all the joints for leaks before i went out in the car no leaks (obviously) all the jubilee clips and pipes were secure or i wouldnt have drove it im not sure what make it is but didnt see any markings to suspect it is a fse was just told it was adjustable and was set up for a 325i sport it does seem to improve throttle response as the accelleration seems quicker ????

[Dan318-is]

if a 325i Regualtor goes on a 318is or 318i i would love to get one

if its an FSE pal theyr usually grey

[LOOPYLEE1965]

dan youve overtook me mate nnnnooooooooooooooooo

[Dan318-is]

haha pal iv spent my life on ere the last week
nearly 500 posts in 3 weeks lol
how sad am i!
only cos iv had nothing to do to the IS

[LOOPYLEE1965]

haha pal iv spent my life on ere the last week
nearly 500 posts in 3 weeks lol
how sad am i!
only cos iv had nothing to do to the IS

you postin whore

[Dan318-is]

i sure am

but i aint been spammin, i have had so many queries about modding my IS and what kits to get etc this place has really helped me com to my sense about what im guna do to it etc

also good for throttle bodies and HnR cheap buys

[LOOPYLEE1965]

yo joined 5 months after me mate so must have lived on here all joking aside mate some top blokes on here and they are always here to help and give good advice