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 posted on November 6th, 2002 at 07:50 PM |
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fuel regulator operating range?
I was looking at a Holley fuel regulator on ebay and now I need to know what psi regulation is necessary for say twin 40 webers? they (hollet regs)
seem to have an operating range of 4-9 PSI is that appropriate.
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| posted on November 6th, 2002 at 08:18 PM |
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I am not 100% sure so please don't quote me...but I think Webers and Dells like fairly low pressure - in the vicinity of 3-4psi.....I think
There was a fair bit of info on the shoptalkforums.com - type4rum regarding this topic
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| posted on November 7th, 2002 at 07:38 AM |
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I would say it is too high.
I was told to set my Fuel Pro at 1 1/2 (whhich DID measure 1 1/2 lbs when i stuck a meter on) by one mate and another said "too low" set it
at 3 1/2.
I ahve since heard that Dells like slightly higher - i am gathering that is the 3 1/2 setting.
When i an bored i flip between these ranges and my car is fine.
I think i would pass on the Holley
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| posted on November 13th, 2002 at 10:38 PM |
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I find 3 1/3 pounds works perfectly. It's one of those cheapish dial-type regulators. The first one I had leaked after only 3 weeks (leaking fuel
is BAD).
Find the right Holley reg and it will probably be more leak proof. However, you have to set the holley regs up using a fuel pressure gauge. At least
then you know it's accurate.
Depending on your level of performance you might want to consider a bigger fuel line and tank fitting.
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| posted on November 14th, 2002 at 03:49 PM |
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Thanks for the replies. the thing is the cheaper regs are restrictors not regulators the holley ones are. Pressure and flow are not the same you can
have huge flow at the same pressure as a pissy flow . this is where the holleys are superior. Also i dont want something that leaks. The fuel lines on
later type 3 s from the tanks to the firewall is larger that most they are reduced down at the fire wall so if you remove the last section of line
then they are ok for most apps.
Mitty
[Edited on 14-11-2002 by waltermitty]
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| posted on November 16th, 2002 at 06:17 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by waltermitty
Thanks for the replies. the thing is the cheaper regs are restrictors not regulators the holley ones are.
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Actually all regulators are "restrictors," unless you are running a full flow recirculating system as in FI. A better made regulator, such
as the Holley, will provide greater flow and better regulation - but for the job it has to do in feeding a carby, it may be overkill (if your cheap
regulator is able to provide the requisite flow, the inferior regulation is unlikely to cause any problems.)
[Edit:]
I was reading some Berg stuff the other night; he reckons the cheap "chrome" - style regulators won't provide enough flow for a
seriously warmed engine - and he'd built more than I have. I stand corrected.
[Edited on 20-11-2002 by 70AutoStik]
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