Chuff's MK1 Escort

[Holden202T]

you can always look at braided lines, not super cheap but will do the job and keep authorities happy.

[Chuff]

So with lock-down in place in Melbourne work on the Escort has come to a stop for now.

Doesn't mean I can't shop.

So I need a fuel pressure regulator.

I'm leaning towards a TurboSmart FPR800, this one specifically as it includes mounting hardware:

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Turbosmart- ... 0#viTabs_0

I've seen many cheaper FPRs out there but I'm dubious as to their performance in maintaining a consistent fuel pressure throughout the entire range of the engine's requirements.

I'd like other people's opinions & experiences.

Also, I've noticed that there are Type L & Type S FPR configurations. What are the pros/cons of either style.

Thanks.

Chuff

[vlad01]

Yeah turbo smart is a good brand. I also heard good things about radium engineering.

http://www.radiumauto.com/DMR-Direct-Mo ... -P909.aspx Something like these.

Also dampers which are often overlooked would be wise to invest in to help keep pressure stable against injector open/close pulses.

http://www.radiumauto.com/Fuel-Pulse-Da ... -P751.aspx



And there is also this combo unit containing both reg and damper.

http://www.radiumauto.com/FPR-D-Fuel-Pr ... P1716.aspx

[Chuff]

Thanks vlad,

FPR+Damper in one is interesting. My plan was to use the standard Camira pump, damper & regulator, but with the upsize in fuel line to 3/8" I'm forced to replace the regulator, otherwise I'd have more than enough confidence in the standard Camira unit as I believe the OEM FPRs are the best options and should only be upgraded if there is a real need to do so.

Nice bit of kit, but a bit more than I wanted to pay for a FPR (AU$417)

I read this pcmhacking thread (viewtopic.php?f=37&t=4110&hilit=regulator) which lead me to the link The1 put up, which is no longer valid but can still be found on Wayback (https://web.archive.org/web/20160731114 ... ifference/) which was my main reason for going with the TurboSmart, and at around the $250 mark I'm hoping it would be the best choice.

Thanks.

Chuff

[delcowizzid]

We run an aem one that has removable jets to tune the reg to pump flow it's cool and very compact

[Chuff]

Still putting together my parts list.

If running 12p on a '808 ECU I believe it's possible to monitor fuel pressure via one of the spare inputs. If so, what pressure sensor would I require?

Thanks.

Chuff

[vlad01]

I would use this one.

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Honeywell-F ... SwaZVegyAt

[Chuff]

Not much happening here. COVID has pretty much shutdown Melbourne, but that hasn't stopped me collecting bits & pieces for my little project.

So after many months of searching I finally managed to track down & purchase one of VL400's Ignition Modules.

Problem is, the packaging indicates that it configured for a 6 coil wasted spark, and I intend using it on a 4cyl wasted spark configuration.

I'm not sure how to proceed from here. I've just sent a PM to VL400 asking for his assistance, but according to his profile, he last visited this forum exactly 1 year ago today, October 13, 2019, so I'm not confident of a response.

I don't know what I can and/or can't do in setting up the module to suit my requirements. No documentation was provided by the previous owner, so I don't even have a wiring diagram indicating what each of the wires are for or how to use it. That's a problem.

Can anyone help? Does anyone have any literature, documentation or manual that could be emailed to me on the Configuration, and/or usage of the module.

I hate to think that after finally getting my hands on one of these that I couldn't use it.

Thanks everyone.

Chuff

[VX L67 Getrag]

Maybe try this link...

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=2913

[Chuff]

Thanks.

I've read that thread a few times. VL400 shows images of the software he uses to configure the module, but that's it. Without the appropriate software or the relevant documentation I can't see how I can proceed.