Fuel Regulator Gauges

[boucherie]

im looking at getting a fuel pressure regulator for the new engine and im just seeing what people think about the following options.

1. should i get a kit that has the gauge under the bonnet like:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=220142130878&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=012

or

2. buy a gauge to be displayed in the car connected after the new regulator

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=230167473613&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=013

or maybe get both!!

 

[Odin]

I have one fitted under the bonnet on the end of my fuel rail, I can't see the point of fitting one in the car really, As you only need to use it when adjusting the fuel reg.

I suppose you could see if the pump failed but i doubt that you'd actually notice when you where driving along until it was to late anyway.

Better to fit a low fuel pressure warning light if you wanted that sort of safe guard.

I'll get some pics of my new fuel lines later once I've finished making them lol.

Rob

 

[pulsarboby]

agree with the big man there ian;-)

 

[boucherie]

cheers rob, that gauge that goes in the car has a warning light which comes on if the fuel pressure goes below 30psi, so in a way thats giving you a bit of protection i guess!
sounds like id be better off going for the kit with the pressure gauge under the bonnet and then adding the in car one for proctection purposes, although you'd start to notice something was wrong before the fuel pressure warning light came on anyway id hope!

 

[Odin]

I have a spare in line gauge mount if you want it, I fitted mine to the end of the rail now using an Earl adaptor.

I wouldn't bother with that reg in your link £32 lol, must be a good-en Hehehe


Rob

 

[stevepudney]

Potentially a gauge in the cabin could be dangerous as it would have a feed from the fuel supply connected to the rear of the gauge...............

and you wouldn't want any leaks behind the dash really would you..........


Steve

 

[boucherie]

steve, from what i can gather from this wiring diagram there is a sensor which you connect inline with the fuel line and this sends the signal to the gauge so no fear of any fuel being behind the dash, i could and probably am wrong though!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI....m=200149736820&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=010

rob, that kit was an illustration of one with a gauge fitted under the bonnet, i should be getting myself a nismo inline regulator.

 

[youngsyp]

Potentially a gauge in the cabin could be dangerous as it would have a feed from the fuel supply connected to the rear of the gauge...............

and you wouldn't want any leaks behind the dash really would you..........


Steve

As Ian has said, if you use an electronic gauge, and not a mechanical one, this isn't an issue. Same applies with oil pressure gauges ! ;-)

That is a very good price for an electronic fuel pressure gauge though.