Need opinions on my FP gauge..

[Blitzeclips]

Hey guys I recently purchased a Autometer Fuel pressure gauge.. The only thing is, I need some help finding an ideal location for it. I made a layout of what I THINK might be ideal, but I'm not sure.

I was hoping you guys could give me some input on the location of this. I was planning to tee into the fuel line right before the fuel rail, after the FMU has raised the FP. That way I have an idea of the FP in real time going to my rail. I have a SS braided 4AN line that bolts right up to my gauge, and I was planning to run this through the firewall into my cabin.

What do you think about this layout? Oh and the blue is the FP gauge line and the tee going into the line..

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Things I am concerned about, PLEASE give input if you can..

- Disrupting fuel flow directly before the rail
- Recieving accurate reading
- An ideal location

I posted this in both 420a and 4g63 forums because this really isn't application specific, its more of a general thing. I know both 420a and 4g63 guys are very knowledable so I'm looking for your opinions! Thanks as always guys!

 

[gob4sho89]

I am not 100% sure, but I dont think it is safe to run a fuel line into the car. If something were to go wrong, I definatly would not want 43 psi of fuel in my face... I think the manual fuel pressure gauges are ment to be mounted in the engine bay, or on the hood facing you... not inside the car.

 

[Blitzeclips]

Based on what I've seen and heard from mounting the gauge in the cabin .... I'm %100 OK with it. I know of many people that use SS braided line running into the cabin and haven't had any problems.

I'm aware of it and OK with it. Other then that, what do you think? Thanks for the input BTW.

 

[absolute_DSM]

I wouldnt run a fuel line into my cabin for the reason of tech inspections. I dont know the exact legalities of it, but I know it wont pass by just running a line into the cabin.

Why didnt you just get an electric FP gauge?

 

[steve]

It's way cheaper than normal cremation. Make sure to get all passengers to sign a waiver so your estate doesn't have to pay out.

If you haven't had children yet, you would be eligible for the Darwin award

What people do when they need to put a mechanical gauge in the passenger compartment is put an isolator in the line. However what most do for the fuel pressure is run an electronic gauge.

Please let us know where to send the flowers.

 

[talonalex92]

Yeah, thats not safe at all and I think everyone agrees on it. I would mount it on the hood cowl, like by the wipers if you want it in plain sight at all times.

 

[Blitzeclips]

Well, I can firmly say all of you didn't answer any of the question I had in mind. Rather, you all decided to judge my decision for something I never even asked.

Uhm, thanks for no real replies to my questions..

Oh and Steve- I am really surprised you are a moderator based on the childish post you just made. Darwin award for putting a FP gauge in cabin? Are you serious? Give me a break dude. I don't think you can exaggerrate something even more then you already have. If you give me a warning for this, please realize you insulted me first. I'll send you pics via PM when everything is installed and finsihed so you can see how there won't be a river of feul spraying up at me in my car. Then, I'm going to comment on how it doesn't smell like fuel at all, and how I never should've made a post in the first place. Last but not least, how you were wrong.

And yes, I am using a isolation line,along with a stainless steel braided line. This isn't some generic fuel line, it's two tubes strong enough to handle double the psi my FP puts out. Whatever. WIsh I never asked because as always half of you never think. Please explain to me how a SS line and isolation line are going to implode with 40psi of FP. Oh, wait, none of you can because none of you actually thought about it. Way to help out guys. Close the thread.

 

[mavisky]

Tough hoses won't cut it. Noone's worried about the fuel line exploding, rather a leak forming from either a worn clamp or from the hose wearing on the metal itself. Hell fumes escaping are even worse than an actual fluid leak. I know that as a respected member of this community I will not knowingly help someone create a potentially deadly situation in their vehicle. It is our job as moderators to make sure that the members of our site realize the potential dangers of this. The last thing I want is some kid doing this to his car and hurting himself after noone came into your thread and thoroughly explained the explicit and potentially deadly hazards at hand.


For the record you asked

I was hoping you guys could give me some input on the location of this.

What do you think about this layout?

Just because we don't like your location and think your layout is potentially dangerous, doesn't mean that we're wrong or not being helpful. Don't get mad at us because we don't agree with your dangerous ideas.


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[talonalex92]

You didnt mention you have an isolator. That changes everything, I tee'd my FP gauge line into the line right after the filter, right before the rail. I think its vary accurate.

 

[99gst_racer]

Well, I can firmly say all of you didn't answer any of the question I had in mind. Rather, you all decided to judge my decision for something I never even asked.

If I started a thread asking which side of the bridge I should jump off of, I would almost expect replies asking why I was going to jump off a bridge and also recommendations against it. Advocating safety is human nature. Be thankful (instead of bitter) that other members don't want to see you be hurt.

And yes, I am using a isolation line,along with a stainless steel braided line.

Interesting that you didn't mention using that in your first post. Even more interesting that you didn't include an isolater in your diagram. It would appear that you have choosen to include one AFTER members recommended one in this thread. That would make it seem that you did receive some of the help and advice you were looking for.

Honestly, when do you think a bad attitude will ever benefit your cause?