Engine stalling

[srgould41]

No worries on the injectors. I am running 65 lb/hr ones. Flow matched and serviced.

run it at 14 psi. if the original injectors were on the engine you are better off getting them reconditioned and flowed (for example: witchhunter). i had an '89 9C1 Caprice 13 years ago. someone had out 4.3L injectors in it. i put in a set of OEM good 5.7L injectors. it ran better. swapped in a TPI fuel pump. it ran even better. shortly before selling (5 years later) it i finally rigged up a fuel preasure gauge. 9 psi, in spec but lame. modified stock reg and was able to get 13.5 psi. Ran the best it ever had, better idle, more power, it even ran cleaner emissions.


BTW, stock 5.7L 9C1 injectors actually flow a few pounds more than the "standard" 5.7L injectors.

[srgould41]

I do have a pressure gauge installed under the hood. I would love to have one in the dash, but no way I am running a pressurized fuel line into the cab. I was wondering if I could use an Autometer oil pressure sensor and gauge (electric). I have one I removed for a mechanical set. It would probably only be temporary. Autometer would not comment when I asked :).

[tayto]

AutoMeter has fuel pressure transducer. I ran a 100 psi one with EBL many years ago. i have it for sale if you're interested.

[srgould41]

I saw their transducer and gauges. Quite over priced like all their other products. :)

I found a different brand gauge/transducer combo that is inexpensive. It's listed for fuel, oil, hydraulic, etc. I just wondered if AM's oil pressure one would work safely with other fluid types. I use their temp transducer with coolant and ATF without issue.

AutoMeter has fuel pressure transducer. I ran a 100 psi one with EBL many years ago. i have it for sale if you're interested.

[tayto]

would probably work but are the internals ethonol resistant is the question.