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Old 08-20-2022 | 02:49 AM
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Congrats on getting her dialed in with plenty of summer left!
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Old 08-20-2022 | 09:11 AM
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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?

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Old 08-20-2022 | 09:45 AM
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how much boost are you making?
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Old 08-20-2022 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sutphen 30
how much boost are you making?
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~3lbs @ 5K RPM.

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Originally Posted by Brad Christy
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~3lbs @ 5K RPM.

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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?
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Old 08-20-2022 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by sutphen 30
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.

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Old 08-20-2022 | 09:31 PM
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air fuel ratio,,techmate doesn't do it
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Old 08-21-2022 | 03:10 AM
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Need to add O2 sensors if you want to see AFR.
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Old 08-21-2022 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by DrFeelgood
Need to add O2 sensors if you want to see AFR.
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Where do I add them where they won’t get eaten by the water in the exhaust? I have the stock Merc 496 manifolds.

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

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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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