89BlackBirdKid

Would putting a fuel pressure regulator on my car add any hp? I read somewhere else on this sight if u push the pressure up higher u can get more torque and hp. I think they test it on a 350. If it would help how do I do that and where would I put it?

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Josh
1989 Firebird
Working the 2.8 to 3.4 swap with a 5 speed.
Kills: 2000 Silverado V6, 1995 v6 mustang, 1994 rodeo v6, 2001 Ford Sport trac, 1992 honda prelude riced out

Losses: 89 GTA, 95 Z28, 90 Camaro 305 TBI with mods

Graeme'sFirebird

it would depend on if u need to up the pressure to put more fuel in.. what are your mods?

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89BlackBirdKid

Well I'm getting my car back tomarrow with the 3.4 with a dynomax super turbo and no cat. I got a CAI, msd, plugs, wires, and ignition and coil. So I dunno it was just an idea if it helps performance expecially with my new 3.4.
thanx

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Josh
1989 Firebird
Working the 2.8 to 3.4 swap with a 5 speed.
Kills: 2000 Silverado V6, 1995 v6 mustang, 1994 rodeo v6, 2001 Ford Sport trac, 1992 honda prelude riced out

Losses: 89 GTA, 95 Z28, 90 Camaro 305 TBI with mods

KED85

From one that knows.
Get it dialed in.
Forget changing the fuel presure regulator. It'll do nothing.
Just make sure your fuel pump works!
Josh, wait until you start to drive your conversion and then tell me you want to go faster.
Be patient.
I only wish I could be there for the first ride.
You'll $hit in your pants!
Again, from one that knows!
PS THOSE 50 FOOT BURN OUTS REALLY MAKE YOUR DAY!

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

BitchinRS

It should give you a little extra kick in the but. As far as exactly how much I have no idea, but even on a completely stock engine uping the feul presure will give you a little more juice. The more mods you the more you will feel.

When ever you are building up a car you should build up a good fundation first. So that all major mods will give you a larger bennifit. This includes a free flowing exhuast and air intake system, a nice healthy and strong ignition system, a good feul delivery system, and most importantly safty features. Like better brakes and supension, you want to be able to stop all of your extra power and be able to handle the car.

After that if you add a cam, rockers, etc you will get even more bang for your buck.

KED85

Not to say, not true., but,
Once you start driving this completed reliable dialed in 3.4 swap, you have no need to think adding any speed parts.
The 3.4 swapped car is like a freight train and it pins ya into the seat.
Really.
I know.
Just missing my ride because of a lousy in tank fuel pump.

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Chat Soon,
KED85
Karl
1985 Firebird 2.8 to 3.4 swap project for Smog Happy LA, CA

[This message has been edited by KED85 (edited December 06, 2001).]

Camaro_hunter_d

one thing you may want to do ked after you get the tank dropped, is cut a access hole to the top of the tank. Splice in about 2 feet of fuel line. Then if for any reason you need to get at it again you can peel back the carpet from the deck and take off the rubber body plug and wham its right there.
I did that to my 91 after replacing the pump. took 2 days with the car on the ground and my G/F B*tching the entire time. I know you can get away with less then 2 feet, but I just played it safe. The hardest thing was finding the plug. I finally found one at napa for a tractor. its about 4 1/2 inches accross.

89BlackBirdKid

Ked why did your fuel pump go out? was it becuz of the swap or just becuz its time had come? I get my car back today after school so I'm waiting to lay that 50 foot burn out in front of my dad right after I pull it out of hte shop and take it on the highway striaght to work. thanx for your advice and ked85 thanx for everything all your knowledge it has really helped. and may I pull like a freight train!

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Josh
1989 Firebird
Working the 2.8 to 3.4 swap with a 5 speed.
Kills: 2000 Silverado V6, 1995 v6 mustang, 1994 rodeo v6, 2001 Ford Sport trac, 1992 honda prelude riced out

Losses: 89 GTA, 95 Z28, 90 Camaro 305 TBI with mods

TomP

Woah- you're getting the car back with it's fresh 3.4 swap? Take it easy on that motor at first; how long was it "out of service"? Change the oil/filter soon after getting it back.. maybe a day or two?

I don't think adding an AFPR will help; you'd need something major like headwork to benefit the most from an AFPR.


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-Tom P (Hot rodded 1986 Firebird 2.8l)

89BlackBirdKid

well its got like 70 k on it which isnt too bad especially compared to the 160k on my 2.8. They replaced the oil filter and everythign on it I got new wires, timing chain, gaskets and seals, new belts and a really good little tuneup and everything. I'm giving it the weekend to break in a little just to get the oil pumping around then I'm hauling *** in the thing so I can kick some ***** *** .

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Josh
1989 Firebird
Working the 2.8 to 3.4 swap with a 5 speed.
Kills: 2000 Silverado V6, 1995 v6 mustang, 1994 rodeo v6, 2001 Ford Sport trac, 1992 honda prelude riced out

Losses: 89 GTA, 95 Z28, 90 Camaro 305 TBI with mods