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gunbunny
03-11-2005, 04:39 AM
What would be the best place to tap into for a fuel pressure gauge? I already have everything including the isolator. Thanks!

T-Rex
03-11-2005, 04:48 AM
For what? Are you running a lift pump?

If not, are you talking about fuel rail pressure on the order of better than 24000psi?

gunbunny
03-11-2005, 01:19 PM
For what? Are you running a lift pump?

If not, are you talking about fuel rail pressure on the order of better than 24000psi?
Not running a lift pump yet..haven't decided which one. Read where one guy tapped off of the bleeder screw...just have to make sure I have a way to bleed the fuel if I go that way. Thought someone else might have found a better way.

T-Rex
03-11-2005, 02:43 PM
If you are thinking ahead for a pressure gauge for a lift pump there are many possibilities. For instance say you want to install a lift pump and pre-OEM filter back there in front of the fuel cooler. You could use Army/Navy fittings with one coupling already being tapped for a pressure gauge---easy. You could probably re-plumb in a similar fashion at the OEM filter, but I wonder if that would make some GM service folks nervous.

Makes me want to poke around under the hood of mine...

Bethron1
03-11-2005, 04:35 PM
What is the typical fuel pressure off a lift pump. getting ready to install one shortly with a re-circulate and needle valve for adjusting the pressure. I would think about 15psi....does that sound about right?????:beerchug: RON