Is this unsafe ?
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Is this unsafe ?
Hi guys I'm building a fuel system for my 98 supercharged c5. I've been having a tough time finding a location for my fuel pressure regulator. My model Vette its not in the pump like the newer cars. Here's the only place that I could find will work. Let me know if you feel the alternator could arc it or am I scaring my self for nothing. I went the extra mile and rubber coated the fuel lines next to the alternator as well.
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Hi guys I'm building a fuel system for my 98 supercharged c5. I've been having a tough time finding a location for my fuel pressure regulator. My model Vette its not in the pump like the newer cars. Here's the only place that I could find will work. Let me know if you feel the alternator could arc it or am I scaring my self for nothing. I went the extra mile and rubber coated the fuel lines next to the alternator as well.
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I wouldn't want it there. Mainly it could take a hit if you snap a belt, or possibly crush if it breaks a motor mount? Lots of people mount it directly on the fuel rail. Also seen it mounted A&A style to a bracket off the brake master cylinder.
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I am with you here Chris, with a F/I set up if that belt goes could be bad. Mount it off the brake master cylinder.. Robert
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I agree this is much better and where mine is located. I have seen some people mount it on the fuel rail and that would probably be fine as well. but by the master is my preference.
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http://www.aacorvette.com/pdf/aa_fue...structions.pdf
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I located mine behnd the alt. I made my own L-bracket -
Once I get home I can post a pic of it. It is safe there, behind the alt.
If you make a metal deflector guard, make sure you use a heavier metal and not a thin piece of sheet metal or tin. It will take a beating and not offer much protection.
Thanks,Matt
Once I get home I can post a pic of it. It is safe there, behind the alt.
If you make a metal deflector guard, make sure you use a heavier metal and not a thin piece of sheet metal or tin. It will take a beating and not offer much protection.
Thanks,Matt
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
Looks clean - not what I had expected!
I thought it would cover the Regulator and not the belt - that is even better and colored to match!
Thanks,Matt
I thought it would cover the Regulator and not the belt - that is even better and colored to match!
Thanks,Matt
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