Regulated Return - Fuel Mod
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Regulated Return - Fuel Mod
Has anyone installed the fuel return kit to help maintain proper fuel presure on all injector?
This sytem creates a constant loop through the fuel rails in each cylendar head to keep fuel pressure the same on all injectors of the 6.0L
Is it worth the money?
This sytem creates a constant loop through the fuel rails in each cylendar head to keep fuel pressure the same on all injectors of the 6.0L
Is it worth the money?
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Quite a few folks here have installed them. I have seen no-one say it wasn't worth the money. These 6.0L fuel systems can be damaged by low pressure. The ITP Return regulated fuel system is a very good product. It is high on my list for future mods (right behind gages).
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It is worth the money rather your using stock or aftermarket injectors. Aftermarket injectors might be able to sustain a little longer period of fuel pressure loss then stock, but I would still get it. I would also recommend getting a fuel pressure gauge for in the cab readings as the one that comes with the regulator is a mechanical one that just plugs into the regulator itself.
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Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
Once you set/verify the pressure output on the regulator there is no real need for another gauge. 50psi is what has been recommended; set it and forget it.
Last edited by tex25025; Jan 25, 2008 at 12:50 PM.
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Originally Posted by tex25025
It is worth the money rather your using stock or aftermarket injectors. Aftermarket injectors might be able to sustain a little longer period of fuel pressure loss then stock, but I would still get it. I would also recommend getting a fuel pressure gauge for in the cab readings as the one that comes with the regulator is a mechanical one that just plugs into the regulator itself.
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Originally Posted by LvTitan
actually no. there are no "aftermarket" injectors for us. they are all stock injectors that have been modified and have different nozzles on them. and after spending the money for them, i definitely wouldn't wanna run them low.
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Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
Once you set/verify the pressure output on the regulator there is no real need for another gauge. 50psi is what has been recommended; set it and forget it.
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From: Las Vega$
Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
Once you set/verify the pressure output on the regulator there is no real need for another gauge. 50psi is what has been recommended; set it and forget it.
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Originally Posted by LvTitan
actually there IS the need for a gauge. especially with larger injectors and aggressive programming. the stock pump will not keep up with large injectors under full load. my fuel pressure gauge went to ZERO when we dynoed the truck w/stock fuel pump. ford recomends at least 40psi minimum to prevent injector damage. you NEED to be able to monitor fuel pressure if you are making enough HP to turn heads
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Originally Posted by tex25025
Nope, if your using the stock fuel pump, you won't know if your taxin it beyond what it can handle. I had to upgrade to the FASS system because I saw a drop in fuel pressure, something I would not have known had I not installed a gauge in the cab, as the gauge that comes with it is under the hood. Makes it kinda hard to see what the pressure is while your driving. To me I would consider that a "real reason" to have the gauge in the cab, but then again that's just me. Also ITP recommends 60psi not 50.
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Why compare apples to oranges? OF course you would need a FASS/AIRDOG to help with larger injectors. My post was focused on the stock system running a RR fuel system. I'd doubt there's a need to run 60PSI on stock injectors even while using an SCT.
While the orginal post wasn't clear as to the current truck configuration we have covered both possibilities here now.
While the orginal post wasn't clear as to the current truck configuration we have covered both possibilities here now.
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Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
I'd doubt there's a need to run 60PSI on stock injectors even while using an SCT.
Last edited by tex25025; Jan 25, 2008 at 01:47 PM.
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We all have different thoughts on what pressure to run.
See pg. 9
http://www.atsdiesel.com/PDF/120505/...tem_STAGE2.pdf
See pg. 9
http://www.atsdiesel.com/PDF/120505/...tem_STAGE2.pdf
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Originally Posted by HeavyAssault
We all have different thoughts on what pressure to run.
See pg. 9
http://www.atsdiesel.com/PDF/120505/Ford_60_Fuel_System_STAGE2.pdf
See pg. 9
http://www.atsdiesel.com/PDF/120505/Ford_60_Fuel_System_STAGE2.pdf