FASS/VP44 Install, won't start
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09-11-2008, 10:02 PM
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09-12-2008, 11:10 AM
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Thanks for all the replies guys.
I had the stock lift pump replaced by a pusher in the tank, which was then replaced by the FASS. All the lines have been replaced, with the stock lines being removed. I am just using the Edge electronic fuel pressure gauge that is provided in the juice w/ attitude.
I found my issue. It appears I had shut my brain off for a few days! Turns out my suction tube in the tank isn't deep enough so at 1/4 of a tank of fuel left, when the fuel sloshed around, the suction would sometimes not be submerged. Thus, no fuel pressure. That really worried me, considering I just spent 2k on new vp and fass + the install. I didn't really feel like frying a couple brand new pumps.
I filled the tank to full and voila, I am getting 17 psi at idle and 13 WOT. When the tank gets a bit lighter, I will drop it and lower the suction tube.
Now that I have my truck running really well, I have been curious about toying with the Edge. I am currently only running it on 3-1, and have only ventured into the 5 once to test throttle response. With a stock tranny, how much damage will driving in 5 do if I stay out of the peddle. More realistically though, if I mash it every now and then, how much damage will it do? I'd love to be able to have a bit of fun with it, but not if it means replacing the transmission soon.
I had the stock lift pump replaced by a pusher in the tank, which was then replaced by the FASS. All the lines have been replaced, with the stock lines being removed. I am just using the Edge electronic fuel pressure gauge that is provided in the juice w/ attitude.
I found my issue. It appears I had shut my brain off for a few days! Turns out my suction tube in the tank isn't deep enough so at 1/4 of a tank of fuel left, when the fuel sloshed around, the suction would sometimes not be submerged. Thus, no fuel pressure. That really worried me, considering I just spent 2k on new vp and fass + the install. I didn't really feel like frying a couple brand new pumps.
I filled the tank to full and voila, I am getting 17 psi at idle and 13 WOT. When the tank gets a bit lighter, I will drop it and lower the suction tube.
Now that I have my truck running really well, I have been curious about toying with the Edge. I am currently only running it on 3-1, and have only ventured into the 5 once to test throttle response. With a stock tranny, how much damage will driving in 5 do if I stay out of the peddle. More realistically though, if I mash it every now and then, how much damage will it do? I'd love to be able to have a bit of fun with it, but not if it means replacing the transmission soon.
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09-12-2008, 01:13 PM
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I had a feeling that it was a pick up tube or something like that. That's why I asked if the stock fuel pump had been replaced. Glad to hear that that's all it is.
As far as the Edge goes, well, ya kinda know the answer. I run mine at no higher than 3-4, usually at 2-4. The tranny IS the weakest link in the chain for sure
As far as the Edge goes, well, ya kinda know the answer. I run mine at no higher than 3-4, usually at 2-4. The tranny IS the weakest link in the chain for sure
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09-13-2008, 02:31 PM
