Accell AFPR
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Sebastian Florida
St. Jude Donor '06
Accell AFPR
DO not buy this piece of CRAP!!!!!
I usually do not post things like this, but I bought one and put it on my car. I had just put ford 24# injectors on and wanted to bring my fuel pressure down, the base pressure was supposed to be 35psi, but when I put my guage on, the pressure was 45, 5 lbs higher than my stock regulator. I adjusted it all the way down and it was still 45 and then it started leaking. Got another one and as soon as I turned the key, not even started and it started leaking. I have bought Accell products of the years and it just seems as though there quality level just keeps getting lower and lower. Once upon a time, many years ago, Accell products were what everybody wanted and now it seems that now, everybody stays away, though I have heard there injectors are good.
Ok, now I feel better.
I usually do not post things like this, but I bought one and put it on my car. I had just put ford 24# injectors on and wanted to bring my fuel pressure down, the base pressure was supposed to be 35psi, but when I put my guage on, the pressure was 45, 5 lbs higher than my stock regulator. I adjusted it all the way down and it was still 45 and then it started leaking. Got another one and as soon as I turned the key, not even started and it started leaking. I have bought Accell products of the years and it just seems as though there quality level just keeps getting lower and lower. Once upon a time, many years ago, Accell products were what everybody wanted and now it seems that now, everybody stays away, though I have heard there injectors are good.
Ok, now I feel better.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 8,753
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From: Louisiana
I installed the 24# Accel injectors in my and installed a Holley AFPR. I started a thread on which was the best AFPR and most replied for the Holley. It doesn't leak and pressure does adjust when turned.
Sorry to hear.
Sorry to hear.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
another vote for the lousy quality of the accel AFPR. diaphragm failed in less than a year. replaced it with a holley unit. that was about 1 year ago.
sorry for your misfortune, that blows
sorry for your misfortune, that blows
Pro
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Denton Texas
Aeromotive AFPR
Originally Posted by RRT vette
I started a thread on which was the best AFPR and most replied for the Holley. It doesn't leak and pressure does adjust when turned.
Sorry to hear.
Sorry to hear.
I did the same, however I went with the Aeromotive unit. No complaints.
Sorry to hear about your misfortune.
I've decided not to try & save a few dollars anymore. I'm going to spend the money for proven parts.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: St. Charles, MO Route 66 Corvette Club
I bought one too! It just did not work and the design was a POS! I finally bought a Holley and was very pleased with the unit. I gave the Accel AFPR away and told the new owner what he was getting . 
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 416
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From: Gansevoort NY
Originally Posted by RRT vette
installed a Holley AFPR. It doesn't leak and pressure does adjust when turned.
Sorry to hear.
Sorry to hear.
Just did one myself.
So far so good. Make sure you screw the adjuster all the way in on install or you'll have clearance issues with the plenum. Once the plenum is on back off the pressure and set it to you pressure of choice.