OK, the purpose of this article will be to better inform other DSMers on what it takes to piece together your own adjustable fuel pressure regulator kit. I'll do my best to include part numbers and pictures.
Lets first start with pictures and terminology:
I will refer to this being a standard JIC/AN fitting (or AN fitting). This is to be used with the stainless braided hose. The picture shows a 90*, but they are also available in 45*, straights, 180*, etc.....
I will refer to this being a socketless fitting (or push-on, or barbed fitting). This is to be used with the reinforced pushlock hose. The picture shows a 90*, but they are also available in 45*, straights, 180*, etc.....
This is a standard ORB (o-ring boss) straight fitting. The thread on each side is AN. However, on the regulator side of the fitting, the o-ring is what makes the fitting a seal to the regulator. Because of this o-ring, the 37* self sealing flare is not needed, so the fitting manufacturers choose to cut these flat.
Step #1 - Pick your regulator. This tech write-up is directed toward the Aeromotive A1000-6 Injected Bypass Regulator (part # 13109). This regulator features two -6AN inlet ports and one -6AN return port (perfect for most any DSM). This is a 1:1 riser and is adjustable from 30-70 PSI of base pressure.
**Note - This regulator does not come with the fittings in the picture.**
Step #2 - You must choose which hose you intend to use. Either a stainless braided hose, or a socketless/push-on hose. The stainless braided is the more expensive of the two, but it also has a superior look and durability to it. The difference lyes within the fittings used with each. The stainless braided hose accepts the standard JIC/AN fittings, whereas the socketless/push-on hose accepts the pushlock barbed fittings.
Step #3 - You need to mock up your regulator to decide which fittings you will need. For example:
Depending on where the regulator is, you might need a 90* fitting going into the regulator, or maybe a 45*, or a straight fitting. It all depends on where the regulator is mounted in relation to the fuel rail outlet. The diagrams above merely represent examples.
Lets first start with pictures and terminology:
I will refer to this being a standard JIC/AN fitting (or AN fitting). This is to be used with the stainless braided hose. The picture shows a 90*, but they are also available in 45*, straights, 180*, etc.....
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I will refer to this being a socketless fitting (or push-on, or barbed fitting). This is to be used with the reinforced pushlock hose. The picture shows a 90*, but they are also available in 45*, straights, 180*, etc.....
You must be logged in to view this image or video.
This is a standard ORB (o-ring boss) straight fitting. The thread on each side is AN. However, on the regulator side of the fitting, the o-ring is what makes the fitting a seal to the regulator. Because of this o-ring, the 37* self sealing flare is not needed, so the fitting manufacturers choose to cut these flat.
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Step #1 - Pick your regulator. This tech write-up is directed toward the Aeromotive A1000-6 Injected Bypass Regulator (part # 13109). This regulator features two -6AN inlet ports and one -6AN return port (perfect for most any DSM). This is a 1:1 riser and is adjustable from 30-70 PSI of base pressure.
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**Note - This regulator does not come with the fittings in the picture.**
Step #2 - You must choose which hose you intend to use. Either a stainless braided hose, or a socketless/push-on hose. The stainless braided is the more expensive of the two, but it also has a superior look and durability to it. The difference lyes within the fittings used with each. The stainless braided hose accepts the standard JIC/AN fittings, whereas the socketless/push-on hose accepts the pushlock barbed fittings.
Step #3 - You need to mock up your regulator to decide which fittings you will need. For example:
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Depending on where the regulator is, you might need a 90* fitting going into the regulator, or maybe a 45*, or a straight fitting. It all depends on where the regulator is mounted in relation to the fuel rail outlet. The diagrams above merely represent examples.
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