Do we rate Fuel Pressure Regulators?!

1. WhiteyVTR Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 SouthSouth Coast, West Sussex Posts: 410 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR '52' Black

   #1 3rd September 2010, 22:24

   Hiii, Just wondering if we rate the fuel pressure regulators, i want something to try and eliminate that flat spot and lack of power when you put your put down?!
   
   Does anyone have one.. and does it help?
   
   Any other ideas how to stop this too?!
   
   Cheeeeeers all!
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 3rd September 2010, 22:33

   ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh you mean adding a power boost thingy ma-jig? Or higher bar fpr
3. Lilreg999 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 898

   #3 3rd September 2010, 22:35

   They can be alright aslong as there set up properly (if adjustable)
   But too much fuel and you will cause bore wash.
4. user_15989 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: May 2007 Posts: 4857

   #4 3rd September 2010, 23:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by WhiteyVTR Hiii, Just wondering if we rate the fuel pressure regulators,

   There a great invention and the standard one in the Saxo is a good bit of kit
5. Princey_vts Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Lichfield Posts: 378 MK2 VTS, MK2 VTR

   #5 3rd September 2010, 23:15

   yer they're quality. Be careful changing the standard one though. I did it, and my car disagreed with it at times so make sure you get it set up properly if you do
6. WhiteyVTR Regular Poster Joined: Dec 2009 SouthSouth Coast, West Sussex Posts: 410 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR '52' Black

   #6 3rd September 2010, 23:21

   Ahh, maybe I will take it to performance garage and get there opinion and see if they can do proper set up cheers
7. ryanmt Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 Warrington Posts: 1987 AX VTS 57 3.0 TDI A5

   #7 3rd September 2010, 23:21

   generally, saxp rates them at 3.0 to 3.5 bar
8. lisavts Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2004 Stocksbridge, Sheffield Posts: 182 Mercury Grey VTS 1998

   #8 5th September 2010, 12:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by WhiteyVTR Hiii, Just wondering if we rate the fuel pressure regulators, i want something to try and eliminate that flat spot and lack of power when you put your put down?! Does anyone have one.. and does it help? Any other ideas how to stop this too?! Cheeeeeers all!

   
   
   if you engine etc is in top nick you shouldn't get flat spots.. Am i right or not please someone correct me...