3.5 swaps re: 51 PSI
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3.5 swaps re: 51 PSI
I should've done this earlier, but here goes.
Adjusting fuel pressure to 51 PSI is unnecessary.
Running at stock 3.0 fuel pressure with a vacuum source attached is PERFECTLY fine. The presumption was that it would improve fuel atomization and because stock A33B's ran @ 3.5 bar (~51 PSI) that A32 3.5 swaps should use that pressure as well. In retrospect, that was bogus. All running 51 PSI will do is worsen pre-existing cold start issues due to too much fuel at startup (simultaneous fuel injection during startup doesn't help) and may contribute to slightly worse gas mileage since the actual a/f is so far off the target a/f that the ECU corrections in closed loop are more coarse. Even if MPG is unaffected, for all intents and purposes, it's not as essential as I (or others) once thought. The only time raising fuel pressure above stock (43 PSI @ WOT) would be viable or necessary is if you wanted to indirectly advance ignition timing be adjusting a/f via something like a V-AFC or EB or are making so much power that the injectors can't keep up. You could either raise fuel pressure, get a higher capacity fuel pump, or install larger injectors in such a case.
There's still a distinct advantage to converting to a "returnless" fuel system as opposed to the stock FPR mounted on the rail though. By forcing fuel to return to the tank before reaching the fuel rail it stays somewhat cooler, improving power and reducing fuel loss to evaporation. It's hard to quantify exactly how much it helps, but it does to some degree. The theory is very sound and the farther the AFPR is from the engine, the greater the effect (the greatest effect being with the FPR in the tank). IMHO, the ideal fuel setup (for those with 3.0 ECU's) is a remote-mounted AFPR @ stock pressure (unless trying to advance timing indirectly as mentioned earlier) with vacuum applied to it.
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Note: Only applies if using 3.0 ECU.
Adjusting fuel pressure to 51 PSI is unnecessary.
Running at stock 3.0 fuel pressure with a vacuum source attached is PERFECTLY fine. The presumption was that it would improve fuel atomization and because stock A33B's ran @ 3.5 bar (~51 PSI) that A32 3.5 swaps should use that pressure as well. In retrospect, that was bogus. All running 51 PSI will do is worsen pre-existing cold start issues due to too much fuel at startup (simultaneous fuel injection during startup doesn't help) and may contribute to slightly worse gas mileage since the actual a/f is so far off the target a/f that the ECU corrections in closed loop are more coarse. Even if MPG is unaffected, for all intents and purposes, it's not as essential as I (or others) once thought. The only time raising fuel pressure above stock (43 PSI @ WOT) would be viable or necessary is if you wanted to indirectly advance ignition timing be adjusting a/f via something like a V-AFC or EB or are making so much power that the injectors can't keep up. You could either raise fuel pressure, get a higher capacity fuel pump, or install larger injectors in such a case.
There's still a distinct advantage to converting to a "returnless" fuel system as opposed to the stock FPR mounted on the rail though. By forcing fuel to return to the tank before reaching the fuel rail it stays somewhat cooler, improving power and reducing fuel loss to evaporation. It's hard to quantify exactly how much it helps, but it does to some degree. The theory is very sound and the farther the AFPR is from the engine, the greater the effect (the greatest effect being with the FPR in the tank). IMHO, the ideal fuel setup (for those with 3.0 ECU's) is a remote-mounted AFPR @ stock pressure (unless trying to advance timing indirectly as mentioned earlier) with vacuum applied to it.
Comments or questions?
Note: Only applies if using 3.0 ECU.
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Originally Posted by KRRZ350
lol, I told you that in another thread!
okay i'm done whoring the thread.
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Noob question.... you said...
So does reducing the fpr pressure slighty below 40psi would be helpfull?
Originally Posted by 95turbo gxe
you will run rich with the 3.5 injectors why cut them up to 51psi and make it worse.
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Originally Posted by nismology
I should've done this earlier, but here goes.
Adjusting fuel pressure to 51 PSI is unnecessary.
Adjusting fuel pressure to 51 PSI is unnecessary.
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...49&postcount=8
#16
Originally Posted by tavarish
I have mine set at 75psi, but then, I'm not using the stock injectors. Anything near 50psi on these, and it runs really rich.
#17
Originally Posted by tavarish
I have mine set at 75psi, but then, I'm not using the stock injectors. Anything near 50psi on these, and it runs really rich.
#18
You adjust the fuel pressure according to the injector/ecu combo you're running. If you're using the A33B ECU and the A33B 270/315cc injectors of course you would also want to use the 3.5 BAR fuel pressure. If you're using the A32 ECU the fuel pressure is basically left for you to decide what it should be based on your setup.
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Originally Posted by SR20DEN
You adjust the fuel pressure according to the injector/ecu combo you're running. If you're using the A33B ECU and the A33B 270/315cc injectors of course you would also want to use the 3.5 BAR fuel pressure. If you're using the A32 ECU the fuel pressure is basically left for you to decide what it should be based on your setup.
#20
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Unless you're trying to advance timing indirectly, why are you @ 75psi?
I'm running a custom MAF, 3" ID piping, gutted out IM, and I ordered my wideband and Emanage to help tune. Car runs great, but backfires like crazy when I let off the gas. Kinda cool.
#25
Yes, but if my memory serves right, 51 PSI without tune is disgustingly rich ... like pig rich, Jay-Z rich, Bill Gates rich.
OK maybe I exagerated ... but it runs a little rich to the point where you are just wasting gas.
OK maybe I exagerated ... but it runs a little rich to the point where you are just wasting gas.
#26
Originally Posted by scrhale
Yes, but if my memory serves right, 51 PSI without tune is disgustingly rich ... like pig rich, Jay-Z rich, Bill Gates rich.
OK maybe I exagerated ... but it runs a little rich to the point where you are just wasting gas.
OK maybe I exagerated ... but it runs a little rich to the point where you are just wasting gas.
It does. I figured it out once I ran the WB and was trying to make corrections with SAFC. I had 40-50% correction just to get it to 13.0 range. Once I changed the FP, I was able to lower the idle back down to 650-700rpm and NOT have to gas the motor every morning.
Otherwise, the car ran well with high FP.
#27
What else improved with the tuning?? I'm doin mine soon! Hopefully. On topic, right?
Originally Posted by Stabone
It does. I figured it out once I ran the WB and was trying to make corrections with SAFC. I had 40-50% correction just to get it to 13.0 range. Once I changed the FP, I was able to lower the idle back down to 650-700rpm and NOT have to gas the motor every morning.
Otherwise, the car ran well with high FP.
Otherwise, the car ran well with high FP.
#28
It's funny but I had my pressure at 51psi until I read this thread. Cold starts sucked and required a little feathering of the gas. So I reduced the pressure to 34psi at idle and now, it's even harder to start my car.
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Originally Posted by THT
It's funny but I had my pressure at 51psi until I read this thread. Cold starts sucked and required a little feathering of the gas. So I reduced the pressure to 34psi at idle and now, it's even harder to start my car.
The primary purpose of this thread is that there's no logical basis in running 51 PSI on the dot just because A33B's run that FP. That's all.
#31
I'm making a parts list for a swap so it's good I read this.
We have the choice to run a "T" and then to the FPR which then returns to the tank or...? I'm not sure what you guys are saying. Are you saying use a lower (stock) 43psi or are you saying run it some other way?
Someone please clarify this.
Thanks
We have the choice to run a "T" and then to the FPR which then returns to the tank or...? I'm not sure what you guys are saying. Are you saying use a lower (stock) 43psi or are you saying run it some other way?
Someone please clarify this.
Thanks
#32
You will have to run the tee either way. The problem was that people assumed we had to run a fuel pressure regulator on the return line and bump the pressure up to 51 PSI instead of running at the stock 43. NISMO states that it is a waste and creates havoc.
#33
I also like to recommend putting the FPR on the firewall and tee the fuel return BEFORE the fuel rail. This in a sense converts the system to returnless and will not send heated fuel back to the fuel tank.
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Originally Posted by SR20DEN
I also like to recommend putting the FPR on the firewall and tee the fuel return BEFORE the fuel rail. This in a sense converts the system to returnless and will not send heated fuel back to the fuel tank.
Whats the differance if it's heated or not?
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Originally Posted by spdfreak
Whats the differance if it's heated or not?
Originally Posted by nismology
By forcing fuel to return to the tank before reaching the fuel rail it stays somewhat cooler, improving power and reducing fuel loss to evaporation.
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