Re: FMU's ---> was: Injectors

From: Jon Smith (fast4x4@nc.rr.com)
Date: Thu Aug 31 2000 - 21:01:57 EDT


Bernd, keep us updated on that return line. I've been making sketches in my
head about fabbing one up.

> From what Vortech explained, it's 12 parts fuel to 1 part air. Not
> pressure. I've watched the fuel pressure under boost conditions and it
> ranges from +1psi - +25psi on the 12:1 and from +1psi - +20psi. And,
> there's no return line on our systems so it can't get back to the tank.
> They use the inline pump as a pseudo-return (a loop actually) that isn't
all
> that efficient...i'm having a 1/16" return line fabricated to avoid "vapor
> locking" the fuel lines. Yes, this happens even on FI systems when
there's
> no return line. The fuel line gets hot and it vaporizes the
fuel...causing
> air bubbles which really plays nastys on the injectors.
>
> - Bernd



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