Increasing fuel pressure

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fannyj
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Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:53 am

Hi guys

I've read somewhere a while back that you can increase the pressure by denting your stock regulator, this causes more tension on the spring inside increasing fuel pressure.
Can anyone confirm this ?
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Tue Feb 06, 2007 1:05 pm

Yes, the fuel pressure regulator can be squeezed in a vice to increase the fuel pressure.

But, why do you want to do this ?

You'll only gain higher fuel consumption and a loss of power from running too rich unless you have extensive engine mods (lumpy cams/big valves/increased capacity/etc etc). If this is the case then you're much better shelling out for a remap, at least it'll run properly.

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Tue Feb 06, 2007 1:36 pm

Seconded, more fuel is needless without more air.
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