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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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shimming fp???

hey i see pep talking bout shimming there fp, iam about 2 vange my pump when i do my 17* swap what is the gain of this and sshould i do it and how???
 
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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lol sorry tired fingers, i was meaning shimming fpr, will i notice a gain and should i do this, i am about 2 replace fuel pummp as i do my 17* hpop swap ,it right there seamed like a good 100 bucks spent, on the fpr shimming should you use the bb or what??? thanks all
 
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 05:55 AM
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If you replace your fuel pump you shouldn't need a shim. Just check the pressure on the schrader valve when you are done (over 50, less than 80) at idle. BB will jump it I've heard about 20psi.
 
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