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04-23-2013, 09:25 PM #1The FABRICATOR!
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What is your opinion of in-car fuel pressure gauge
I have a dual pod pillar for my Monte that I was going to run a boost and fuel pressure gauge in. They are the type that you run the 1/8" nylon tubing to. I didn't think about it when I ordered them but I suppose there are some safety concerns with running live fuel pressure into the passenger compartment. Does anyone else run a fuel pressure gauge in the car? I thought about running the tubing in copper instead but I can't find a fitting to adapt it to the gauge. Thoughts?
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04-23-2013, 09:37 PM #2
Really bad idea. They sell isolators so you can, turns fuel pressure into air pressure through a diaphragm I believe. Imagine the copper fatiguing or nylon breaking while driving @ 60. It would vaporize fairly easy. Random ignition source....in the cabin! Please don't lol.
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04-23-2013, 09:38 PM #3The FABRICATOR!
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Tell me more about this isolator thingy
Chris
1985 Monte Carlo SS
Mods: 9:1 383 LT1, Ported Trick Flow heads, D1SC Procharger, 4L80E, 3.50 9"
Check out the M122 MCSS build thread here!
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04-23-2013, 09:38 PM #4
94 Trans am. Built 383/T56(437/409) Wilwoods, tubular suspension, QA1/BMR, Watts Link. Stripped down and set to kill!
Twin Tubo build underway. !GOING AFTER LTX STANDING MILE RECORD!
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04-23-2013, 09:39 PM #5Founding Member
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I run an electric fuel pressure gauge. I had a cowl mounted one on my DSM cause there was no way I was running a fuel line in the cabin. Just asking for trouble.
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04-23-2013, 09:50 PM #6
Here's an example of an autometer isolator, just need one rates for FI, they make a lower psi unit (looks the same) for carbed systems. It allows the pressure to be read without fuel coming in to the interior. Of course as mentioned, an electric gauge can be used. I just am dead set on full sweep mechanical myself lol.
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04-23-2013, 09:58 PM #7InActive Member
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04-23-2013, 10:10 PM #8
Its a prosport evolution series gauge.
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I got it through amazon. it was 8 dollars cheaper then there site.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0085X...r=8-29&pi=SL7594 Trans am. Built 383/T56(437/409) Wilwoods, tubular suspension, QA1/BMR, Watts Link. Stripped down and set to kill!
Twin Tubo build underway. !GOING AFTER LTX STANDING MILE RECORD!
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04-23-2013, 10:18 PM #9
That's a pretty nice looking gauge for the price!
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04-23-2013, 10:24 PM #10
Last edited by MeanTA; 04-23-2013 at 10:27 PM.
94 Trans am. Built 383/T56(437/409) Wilwoods, tubular suspension, QA1/BMR, Watts Link. Stripped down and set to kill!
Twin Tubo build underway. !GOING AFTER LTX STANDING MILE RECORD!
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