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Fuel pressure...Is it too low?

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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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Fuel pressure...Is it too low?

Chasing down the 5500 RPM stumble, still.
Ignition all looks good.

I put a fuel pressure gauge on the rail and this is what I get.

37# FPR connected
45# FPR disconnected

The fuel filter was changed a few years ago, although I think that might be a good starting point. The pump and the FPR are all origional.

Is my pressure normal or too low?
Any advice?

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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Re: Fuel pressure...Is it too low?

The standard operating pressure (no vacuum line) is 43.5psi. GM accepts anything form 41-47psi. When you attach the vacuum line, fuel pressure will drop proportional to intake manifold vacuum. With a stock cam, 6-8psi drop from the "no vacuum" reading is normal. With a larger cam, you'll get less pressure drop.

You need to measure the fuel pressure out on the road, with the engine near max RPM/max load. You should see at least 40psi under those conditions.
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