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Old Mar 27, 2022 | 05:25 PM
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can anyone suggest a regulator that will knock the fuel pressure down to 6lbs, I am running org ep386 in tank fuel pump on 82 corvette with a 383 stroker haveing problems keeping presure regulated using holly 12-887 regulator
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can anyone suggest a regulator that will knock the fuel pressure down to 6lbs, I am running org ep386 in tank fuel pump on 82 corvette with a 383 stroker haveing problems keeping presure regulated using holly 12-887 regulator
Aeromotive makes decent stuff. That pump makes around 15 psi or so. If everything from the tank forward is sorted out I would possibly look at a 13220 Aeromotive regulator if your sure you have a pressure problem and it’s the regulator.
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I like Aeromotive. Well worth the extra $
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The old cheap Holley regulator will work just fine....but I recommend you use the bypass style......if you deadhead the fuel system it will regulate when running but will eventually climb to max pump pressure when engine is off and key is on.

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