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DrFeelgood 08-20-2022 02:49 AM

Congrats on getting her dialed in with plenty of summer left!

Brad Christy 08-20-2022 09:11 AM

Guys,

I am still only seeing about 52lbs of fuel pressure in boost condition. ProCharger manual indicates we should be at 62-65lbs. Assuming the pump is capable, the regulator is functioning properly and the gage is accurate, I should adjust the regulator to achieve that pressure?

I’ve also noticed that when I initially turn the key, when the fuel pump primes the system, the gage initially show that ~52lbs, then drops to the manifold vacuum condition pressure or 38lbs. Is that initial 52lb reading showing me the boost condition pressure? Or do I need to make an adjustment, make a hard run, make an adjustment, make a hard run, make an adjustment….. etc…. Until the boost fuel pressure is where we want it?

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

sutphen 30 08-20-2022 09:45 AM

how much boost are you making?

Brad Christy 08-20-2022 10:27 AM


Originally Posted by sutphen 30 (Post 4842132)
how much boost are you making?

Sutphen,

~3lbs @ 5K RPM.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

sutphen 30 08-20-2022 07:32 PM


Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4842138)
Sutphen,

~3lbs @ 5K RPM.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

with the way you have it set up,52psi is probably about right for your boost,as set up now.how are your afr's?

Brad Christy 08-20-2022 08:45 PM


Originally Posted by sutphen 30 (Post 4842165)
with the way you have it set up,52psi is probably about right for your boost,as set up now.how are your afr's?

Sutphen,

AFRs….. Now you’re talkin’ Egyptian….

I do know what AFR is. I just don’t know how to get that data. I now have a Techmate Pro, if that helps.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

sutphen 30 08-20-2022 09:31 PM

air fuel ratio,,techmate doesn't do it

DrFeelgood 08-21-2022 03:10 AM

Need to add O2 sensors if you want to see AFR.

Brad Christy 08-21-2022 12:59 PM


Originally Posted by DrFeelgood (Post 4842183)
Need to add O2 sensors if you want to see AFR.

DrFeelgood,

Where do I add them where they won’t get eaten by the water in the exhaust? I have the stock Merc 496 manifolds.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

DrFeelgood 08-21-2022 01:41 PM


Originally Posted by Brad Christy (Post 4842232)
DrFeelgood,

Where do I add them where they won’t get eaten by the water in the exhaust? I have the stock Merc 496 manifolds.

Thanks. Brad.
(937)545-8991

They have to be added in a location prior to where water mixes with the exhaust gas. Something like this, for example:
https://affordable-fuel-injection.co...adapter-plate/



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