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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Question fuel pressure

trying to find what the fuel pressure on a 2001 / "3.4" should be , and best brand pump to replace with if needed , thanks ric
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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Pressure should be around 40-50 psi

Just get an OEM pump, unless you want a high flow pump (which isn't necessary unless you plan on doing a lot of mods)
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 05:44 AM
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on my 2004 the pressures should be key on engine off 59-65 psi and engine running 55 psi. More important than the pressure itself, look for a fluttering in the needle. If you have a lot of flutter replace it with an oem part before you get stranded. It is going to happen sooner than later.
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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hey thanks alot for the reply,ric
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Does anyone know what the correct fuel pressure for the L67 supercharged 3800 (2004 model) is supposed to be? My dealer said 48-54 psi, but I read about 41-42 psi at idle. My car still seems to run great, but that just seems too low for comfort.... Does it need a fuel pressure regulator, perhaps? Its got 147k miles......
 
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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Supercharged engines need ~50+ psi. Change your filter, that may be messin up ya pressure
 
Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:15 PM
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Well today I put a fuel pressure tester on it again. Still read about 40 psi. Took out the fuel pressure regulator, and used compressed air and blew out anything down the fuel rail. I installed a new regulator (BWD 22855) ($41.99 at Advance Auto Parts) and then checked the fuel pressure and now it reads 52 psi. I figured thats what it was. I am EXTREMELY happy. Makes a big difference at high RPMs. I highly recommend changing it if you have an L67 with over 100k miles.
 
Old Jan 29, 2012 | 06:51 AM
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Smile fuel pressure is good

starts quick when cold,harder after its been drove , thought maybe fuel pump,but pressure is about 54 ,going to replace the iac valve(since i broke it cleaning it lol), any other ideas would be great , thanks a alot for the help, ric
 
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