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Post Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:14 pm

can anyone tell me what pressure i shoud have from the fuel ........M20 320i engine with the 325i inlet manifold on it, i need to find out so i can put 70 horses of noz in, but it goes off the fuel pressure, and i aint got a clue at this moment :mad:


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Post Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:23 pm

I'm pretty sure the 2.5 had 3bar and the 2.0 and 2.7 had 2.5bar.....but could be wrong....try ETK, it should advise what pressure the reg is for each car.

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Post Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:27 pm

cheers fozz, but i dont suppose you what that is in p.s.i do you?
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Post Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:41 pm

Hi Craig, 14.5 psi to 1Bar hope that helps mate, Dave
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Post Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:42 pm

got it,

40,psi = 2.758, bar
50,psi = 3.448, bar



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Post Mon Mar 07, 2005 2:43 pm

cabrio327i wrote:Hi Craig, 14.5 psi to 1Bar hope that helps mate, Dave
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Post Tue Mar 08, 2005 10:49 am

the 320 and 525e both use a 2.5 bar regulator.the 325 uses 3 bar regulator.It says on it in white writing.