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Fuel Pressure Problems

I Have A Problem With My T-bird's Fuel Pressure Falling At Acceration From 40 Lbs To 25. Is This Strictly A Fuel Pump Problem... Or Could It Be The Fuel Pressure Relay, Faulty Tank Gaskets Or Something Else Causing This Problem ?  I Know It Has A Aftermarket Pump In It.... Probably A Cheap One. Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated.....

Fuel Pressure Problems

Reply #1
Pump size?
Engine combo?
Injector size?

We need a little background....
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

fuel pressure problems

Reply #2
Pump Size Is A Stock 88 Lps, 2.3 Turbo With 5 Speed Transmission And Stock Injectors.. Have Already Replaced Fuel Injector ''0'' Rings, Fuel Pressure Regulator, And Fuel Filter...

Fuel Pressure Problems

Reply #3
with the vehicle running and in park, if you kink the return line, what happens to the fuel pressure?
-- 05 Mustang GT-Whipplecharged !!
--87 5.0 Trick Flow Heads & Intake - Custom Cam - Many other goodies...3100Lbs...Low12's!

 

Fuel Pressure Problems

Reply #4
If pressure is falling at WOT, it's a 99% the fuel pump is shot or filter is restricted... Just disconnect the regulator vac and test it again, if pres still falls it isn't likely the regulator... I've seen a pump that made 80 psi dead ended, but still couldn't make 50psi at WOT... One TC I had the pump wouldn't make more than 25psi dead ended, and the guy wondered why it wouldn't run  worth a ...

BTW at TC should have 55psi at full boost...