Fuel pressure regulator etc...

[Bird_Of_Prey]

Alright, I only wanna do this once. I've had a "band aid" solution for my fuel pressure regulator using a C5 regulator/filter combo. It's time to get something real. I need a good return style fuel pressure regulator, and the lines/fittings to adapt it to the stock fuel lines. I prefer to keep it all black/stainless. Lets make this look really awesome!

[Blizzard242]

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Is there a build thread or something where I can see/learn about what you're doing and what you have now?

[Bird_Of_Prey]

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Should be. 99 V6 Camaro with an LS1 swapped in.

[Pewter02Camaro]

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Trying to replace that huge capsule on the drivers side of the rail i take it?

[Bird_Of_Prey]

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Yup. I need something with adjustability.

[Bird_Of_Prey]

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Boing. Someone has to have a list of the necessary parts.

[silVerSIXf-body]

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Look into Aeromotive regulators. I’ve had amazing results tuning with them the last few years. The adjustability is great and most of them have a port on the front where you can install a fuel pressure gauge. It makes it really easy to work with. I’m running this one:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Aeromotive/Aer...50083/10002/-1
On my Eclipse and it’s amazing. It features the adjustable FP knob on the top, an input from your tank, an output to your rail, and a return to return any unused fuel. Now I know it’s not black like you want.. But you have to give a little to get a little, right?
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know everything about F-bodies (I’m more of a Mitsubishi guy these days). So I can’t recommend you to use the reg I mentioned above on your car; HOWEVER I do know that it’s perfect for boosted applications. I’m more or less letting you know that you should definitely look into their regulators; they have tons to choose from. With some homework you’ll be able to find the right one you’re looking for.
As far as fittings and lines go.. you can find most of what your looking for at Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/c/Fuel-Carbs-Int...10019/10002/-1
Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you as far as trying to use your stock quick disconnect lines. On my project I said screw it and just ran all new lines to get it how I wanted it.
Hope something here will help get the ball rolling…
Good Luck!

[ssms5411]

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Look into Aeromotive regulators. I’ve had amazing results tuning with them the last few years. The adjustability is great and most of them have a port on the front where you can install a fuel pressure gauge. It makes it really easy to work with. I’m running this one:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Aeromotive/Aer...50083/10002/-1
On my Eclipse and it’s amazing. It features the adjustable FP knob on the top, an input from your tank, an output to your rail, and a return to return any unused fuel. Now I know it’s not black like you want.. But you have to give a little to get a little, right?
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know everything about F-bodies (I’m more of a Mitsubishi guy these days). So I can’t recommend you to use the reg I mentioned above on your car; HOWEVER I do know that it’s perfect for boosted applications. I’m more or less letting you know that you should definitely look into their regulators; they have tons to choose from. With some homework you’ll be able to find the right one you’re looking for.
As far as fittings and lines go.. you can find most of what your looking for at Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/c/Fuel-Carbs-Int...10019/10002/-1
Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you as far as trying to use your stock quick disconnect lines. On my project I said screw it and just ran all new lines to get it how I wanted it.
Hope something here will help get the ball rolling…
Good Luck!

Good info , nice job , I might need to bump my pressure up one of these days. Thanks

[Bird_Of_Prey]

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Look into Aeromotive regulators. I’ve had amazing results tuning with them the last few years. The adjustability is great and most of them have a port on the front where you can install a fuel pressure gauge. It makes it really easy to work with. I’m running this one:
http://www.jegs.com/p/Aeromotive/Aer...50083/10002/-1
On my Eclipse and it’s amazing. It features the adjustable FP knob on the top, an input from your tank, an output to your rail, and a return to return any unused fuel. Now I know it’s not black like you want.. But you have to give a little to get a little, right?
I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t know everything about F-bodies (I’m more of a Mitsubishi guy these days). So I can’t recommend you to use the reg I mentioned above on your car; HOWEVER I do know that it’s perfect for boosted applications. I’m more or less letting you know that you should definitely look into their regulators; they have tons to choose from. With some homework you’ll be able to find the right one you’re looking for.
As far as fittings and lines go.. you can find most of what your looking for at Jegs:
http://www.jegs.com/c/Fuel-Carbs-Int...10019/10002/-1
Unfortunately I don’t have an answer for you as far as trying to use your stock quick disconnect lines. On my project I said screw it and just ran all new lines to get it how I wanted it.
Hope something here will help get the ball rolling…
Good Luck!

I appreciate the great reply! I'm going to go with a Fuelab regulator. They pay a contingency for a class that I'm racing this year. I found the right adaptor fittings to go from quick connect to -6 AN. I'll post a complete list when I'm done, and it should work for any 3.8 V6 F-Body.

[silVerSIXf-body]

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Good info , nice job , I might need to bump my pressure up one of these days. Thanks

Thanks, I hope it helps anyone looking to do that very thing. It’s kinda nice to be able to adjust your fuel pressure. Is it necessary? Not for everyone. But for us performance guys (and girls) it’s nice to have this luxury. :rock:

[silVerSIXf-body]

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I appreciate the great reply! I'm going to go with a Fuelab regulator. They pay a contingency for a class that I'm racing this year. I found the right adaptor fittings to go from quick connect to -6 AN. I'll post a complete list when I'm done, and it should work for any 3.8 V6 F-Body.

Your welcome! I hope you gained something from it. Fuelab makes very well made regulators, you should be happy with it. And plus the added contingency is always nice!
Would you mind posting a link to the site that you found the quick connect adaptor please? I think I may need to add a new adjustable regulator this spring!
I’d really like to see some pictures (if you can) of the set up when it’s all done!

[Bird_Of_Prey]

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3/8th

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-640853/



5/16

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RUS-640863/

[silVerSIXf-body]

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beautiful, thanks!