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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 86cougar on May 25, 2013, 10:29:37 AM

Title: Fuel pressure regulator.
Post by: 86cougar on May 25, 2013, 10:29:37 AM
I've been trying to find an answer on this forum and on the internet without any luck. From what I have read the pressure regulator on my "86" stock 5.0 engine was to be set at 39 psi. Now that I have an "87" Mustang 5.0 HO engine with a stage #1 cam, dual exhaust, and MSD distributor, how do I know what my fuel pressure regulator should be set at? I found an adjustable BBK regulator and gauge that mounts to the rail. Now I need to know how to set it up properly. Thanks!
Title: Fuel pressure regulator.
Post by: bryan163 on May 25, 2013, 10:59:38 AM
Just set it to 40. Its really not that critical.
Title: Fuel pressure regulator.
Post by: 86cougar on May 25, 2013, 11:31:57 AM
Quote from: bryan163;415992
Just set it to 40. Its really not that critical.

 
That's exactly where it's at. Thanks!
Title: Fuel pressure regulator.
Post by: TOM Renzo on May 25, 2013, 01:24:46 PM
With or without vacuum connected ??????????????????????????? Makes a big difference !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

43 with no VACUUM
Title: Fuel pressure regulator.
Post by: TurboCoupe50 on May 26, 2013, 09:57:55 AM
Quote from: TOM Renzo;415999
With or without vacuum connected ??????????????????????????? Makes a big difference !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

43 with no VACUUM


All the Ford literature I've read on the '80s and early '90s SEFI systems state 39 psi, never have I seen 43...
Title: Fuel pressure regulator.
Post by: jcassity on May 26, 2013, 01:25:09 PM
the CFI FPR's are factory adjustable, just remove the top little freeze plug or the aftermarket replacement types with a plastic top to reveal the allen head adjustment.

you just cut off the mounting area of the FPR on a CFI and keep that part along with the FPR and you saved a lot of money.
they do not however take a vac line but thier design is very reliable.
Title: Fuel pressure regulator.
Post by: 86cougar on May 26, 2013, 02:09:18 PM
Quote from: jcassity;416042
the CFI FPR's are factory adjustable, just remove the top little freeze plug or the aftermarket replacement types with a plastic top to reveal the allen head adjustment.

you just cut off the mounting area of the FPR on a CFI and keep that part along with the FPR and you saved a lot of money.
they do not however take a vac line but thier design is very reliable.

That's good to know. Thanks!