Do fuel pressure safety switches break alot?

roofo
06-22-2002, 03:25 AM
I'm getting my nitrous kit installed right,I asked about the safety features I need.They say install the window rpm switch.I asked about the fpss and they tell me"They throw them away,because the switch breaks more than it works."Have any of you found this to be true?

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Racing
06-22-2002, 06:11 AM
Sorry man,but what kind of BS is that?
We use FPSS for both NOS and turbo/SC engines alike.
Always the adjustable ones from Hobbs.
Over the years weīve had ONE thatīs gone bad.
One.
These guys want to leave a safetymeasure out that wonīt let you stranded if it goes awol in any way.
Engine will still work..
If the FP on the other hand should rop out of some reason..
Talk about stranded!
Next thing is that the Hobbs switches are what..6 bux a pop.
Hell..if that worries you buy 4 of them and a 9/16 wrench and just have them laying around in the car!

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roofo
06-22-2002, 08:29 AM
So,I guess I need them to install the fuel pressure safety switch.Even if they don't want to.

strokedTA
06-22-2002, 06:06 PM
If they don't want to? Or say you don't need it!?
I'd go to another fricken shop!

Dave Brown
NX Dealer

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roofo
06-23-2002, 12:09 AM
Hey,Racing.What is a Hobb's switch?They are only $6.00?The fuel pressure safety switch in Jegg's is like $30.00 and has to be wired in.
I asked the guys at the shop about the fpss.They will install the switch.They just haven't had very good luck with them.I guess.
I'd rather have the fpss break,than have my engine blow up.

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93m6
06-23-2002, 12:24 AM
Mine went bad already, the guy at the local performace shop also told me they go bad all the time.

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Racing
06-23-2002, 09:25 AM
I buy the Hobbs switches at a local industrial warehouse.
Translated into US currency itīd be 6,24.

strokedTA
06-23-2002, 01:29 PM
Hobb's is a company in MO. that makes most of the pressure switches on the market today.

roofo
06-23-2002, 06:33 PM
Hobb's in Mo,I live in basicly,kansas city.Should not be to hard to find Hobb's.Anyone have the full name for Hobb's(Like Hobb's industrial switchs)Hey,93m6 where in Kansas do ya live.I live in Lenexa,Ks.The shop doing the install is Performance By Design.Is that the shop that told you the FPSS are junk?

strokedTA
06-23-2002, 07:47 PM
They are in Springfield.
Not sure of the full name.

Dave
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Mtrhds94Z
06-23-2002, 08:22 PM
I'd sure like a source for them for that price[7 bux]
Anyone know?

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