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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 05:28 AM
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I have heads and cam car (42lb injectors)(in time will be running nitrous) I installed a welbro pump and a racetronix hot wire kit now my fuel pressure is almost at 70lbs at idle, is this normal ? what should I do
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 10:01 AM
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You don't know what the pump is supposed to deliver? Call me weird, but maybe looking at the pump specs or talking with the manufacturer might be in order.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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YIKES, I think your WAY OVER PRESSURE.
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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You don't know what the pump is supposed to deliver? Call me weird, but maybe looking at the pump specs or talking with the manufacturer might be in order.
its c5 pump and hot wire kit from racetronix. sorry misworded it...below is the kit I received

C56 Fuel Pump Kit


RFPK-008 - 2003+ C5 & C6 Corvette
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Old Jun 25, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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I have 65psi cold and 60psi when heat soaked with a walbro pump and harness... I would be more worried if it was extremely low
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