255lph fuel pump require different fuel pressure regulator?
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Car: '89 Forumula 350
Engine: TPI 350
Transmission: 700R4
255lph fuel pump require different fuel pressure regulator?
I need to replace the fuel pump on my '89 Formula 350. It doesn't seem like an aftermarket 255lph pump will cost much more than a generic factory replacement, and it couldn't hurt to have better fuel pressure potential down the road in case I end up modding the motor.
The motor is currently stock, aside from SLP headers.
However, I am concerned as to whether or not I will need a different fuel pressure regulator. Will the existing OEM fuel pressure regulator still supply the right fuel pressure to the motor even though 255lph fuel pump supplies fuel at a greater rate than the factory fuel pump would?
Or, will I need an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator to keep fuel pressure down to acceptable levels?
The motor is currently stock, aside from SLP headers.
However, I am concerned as to whether or not I will need a different fuel pressure regulator. Will the existing OEM fuel pressure regulator still supply the right fuel pressure to the motor even though 255lph fuel pump supplies fuel at a greater rate than the factory fuel pump would?
Or, will I need an aftermarket fuel pressure regulator to keep fuel pressure down to acceptable levels?
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I got a walbro 255 and my fuel pressure stayed the same as stock. I wouldent worry about it adversely affecting performance but an adjustable regulator is a good buy in and of itself.
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Originally posted by madmax
The 255 is volume. The fuel pressure regulator doesnt care about the volume of fuel, only the pressure... so there's no problem.
The 255 is volume. The fuel pressure regulator doesnt care about the volume of fuel, only the pressure... so there's no problem.
the needle is going to be farther off the seat to maintain the same pressure...... its just that you'll need like a 800lph pump before a problem even starts to happen
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