Aeromotive AFPR with pushlok install(pics)

[GSntncT]

Hey guys,
I just installed my aeromotive FPR kit from Slowboy with the pushlok install kit(minus teflon tape). Other than minor mistakes on my part WTF, every thing was easier than I could have ever imagined. The pushlok kit is pretty much the same as the SS kit, with the exception that you don't cut yourself up . In any event, here are some pics. In case anyone was wondering about relieving the fuel pressure, I also replaced my 190 pump with a 255 that same day. Enjoy!

***For those who in the future go to the Aero AFPR with the gauge that screws in. There will still be some thread left after it becomes tight. Lubricate the blue anodized fittings before connecting the hose to it. Life is so much more simpler this way. Lastly, be sure to connect the CORRECT end of the fittings into the AFPR. I made that error with the fitting on the left of the AFPR. Below is a pic of this same fitting on INCORRECTLY.

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After my brain cells returned and realized this was why I was leaking fuel, I moved on. Here's the finished product:

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Note: I had to massaged a couple of lines out of the way, as I just couldn't find a better place to mount this. Also, you can put a clamp on each end of the blue hose if you choose to. As always, 43.5psi hose off, 38psi hose on.

 

[ericbev]

Pretty.

 

[daren_p]

One thing to note, have you done a boost leak test yet? More then likely the fpr will leak at the adjusting bolt, because its a parallel thread. Use some pipe dope on it to seal it up properly. The pipe stick is better then teflon tape as small pieces of the teflon tape can get into the system and plug things up.

 

[GSntncT]

One thing to note, have you done a boost leak test yet? More then likely the fpr will leak at the adjusting bolt, because its a parallel thread. Use some pipe dope on it to seal it up properly. The pipe stick is better then teflon tape as small pieces of the teflon tape can get into the system and plug things up.

Well, I did drive it around a bit since the install, and I'm still holding at my usual 12 psi. But thank you for the info. If I start having issues, I will look in to that first.

 

[daren_p]

Well, I did drive it around a bit since the install, and I'm still holding at my usual 12 psi. But thank you for the info. If I start having issues, I will look in to that first.

I would think that more then likely you wouldn't notice the difference in boost, you will only notice this if you do a proper boost leak test. I can almost garantee that there is a small leak there. What does your FP gauge read at idle with the vacuum line both connected & disconnected? If your not pulling as much vacuum as you should, it will through your fuel trims out abit.

On a side note, whats with running 12 psi on a 50 trim

 

[GSntncT]

I would think that more then likely you wouldn't notice the difference in boost, you will only notice this if you do a proper boost leak test. I can almost garantee that there is a small leak there. What does your FP gauge read at idle with the vacuum line both connected & disconnected? If your not pulling as much vacuum as you should, it will through your fuel trims out abit.

On a side note, whats with running 12 psi on a 50 trim

At idle, hose off-43 psi. Hose on-around 39 psi.

, I get asked that alot. Well, I was out of the country for 6 months, and had my brother take the car to Extreme for a dyno. It scared the hell out of him driving at my usual 18 psi....so he turned the mbc down to 12. WTF

I'm hoping that I get enough time to retune @ 18psi, then turn it up from there.

 

[FORMONTOYA]

At idle, hose off-43 psi. Hose on-around 39 psi.

My question would be...what's your vacuum reading at idle? Based on the numbers given I estimate you are running 8inHg or you have a problem somewhere. And idling at 8inHg you have some mighty big cams or other issues that need to be addressed.

I had similar issues with my car acting the same way as your after a pretty extensive project which included an Aeromotive install. I was running 20inHg with the same results 43 on/39 off. At the normal 18-20inHg you should drop 9-10psi on your fuel pressure and see fp readings around 33-34psi at idle.

You can check the results and feedback from others that got mine fixed:

http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=207720

I start on post 10, but don't really start getting serious until post 24.

 

[GSntncT]

At idle, my vacuum reads at around 15, and rpms at 850-900. I'm pretty sure that part is due to the cams. In all actuality, it used to read 10hg and 690-700 idle before the keydiver ECU upgrade.

More than likely tomorrow, I will head to the store, get some thread sealent, and readjust as necessary, and post my findings from there.

 

[daren_p]

As to follow up my other post, I have my base pressure set at 44 psi. When I first ran the reg without any thread sealent, the vac pulled it down to 39 psi. I just checked today and with the threads sealed I now see 36 psi with base still set at 44. With Dsmlink my fuel trims and injectors are now acting how they are expected to.

 

[GSntncT]

To follow up on the advice you gave a while back. I eventually did wrap the adjusting screw, and monitored it over the next few days. Not much of a change, however I did read 45 psi hose off, and 39 on. Adjustments were made as necessary.