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Old 03-27-2003, 03:58 PM
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I am thinking about putting a Dellorto on my 84 12A , what fuel pressure can a set the regulator at. if I get a new fuel pump and regulator
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Old 03-27-2003, 06:58 PM
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If I remember right, I was using around 3-4lbs on my Weber. Should probably use about the same.
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Old 03-27-2003, 08:13 PM
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a little higher i believe, more like 7 psi
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Old 03-28-2003, 07:59 AM
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What do you all think about this
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Old 03-28-2003, 09:07 AM
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I think you need one . . .



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Old 03-28-2003, 09:54 AM
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Very Nice! Go For It

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Old 03-28-2003, 10:30 AM
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$675.00 The thing I have been trying to figure out is if I can use a injector controller. I want to stay away from a ecu for a while.
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Originally Posted by RX7CMS' date='Mar 28 2003, 08:30 AM
$675.00 The thing I have been trying to figure out is if I can use a injector controller. I want to stay away from a ecu for a while.
you could use an injector controller but they dont conpensate for coolant temp or air temp, it wouldnt be any different than a carby



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Old 03-28-2003, 11:54 AM
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Do you think more HP then my Dellorto ? with say 550s and a injector controller
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Old 03-28-2003, 02:59 PM
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yeah it should, but the mixture will need to be tweaked everytime the wheather changes



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