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Old 05-07-2002, 10:46 AM
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Car: 1989 IROC-1
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700r4
Fuel Pressure
What should my fuel pressure be? Carbed engine and right now I'm about 4 pounds at idle and 6 to 7 under a load....
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Old 05-07-2002, 01:30 PM
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Most carbs are very happy with 4-7 pounds, as long as the pressure spikes aren't over 8-10, you shouldn't have any flooding problems.
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