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Old 10-03-03, 09:27 AM
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SX FPR and Pulsation Damper

Hi,
I've already done a search on the pulsation damper, and know about the fire risk it poses.

My question is: if i install a SX FPR, given that it claims it acts as a pulsation damper also(as claimed in its brochure), can I remove the pulsation damper?

Likewise, if I choose to install a custom fuel system, does that mean I can ditch the pulsation damper?

Definitive answers are appreciated. Thanks to all again.
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The PD basically controlls the fuel pressure.

So, yes, with a SX FPR and a custom fuel rail, you don't need the PD...

I don't have mine anymore.
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Hmm, so I could just install a SX FPR, and replace the Pulsation Damper with a banjo bolt? (on a S4 Turbo II)
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Originally posted by eViLRotor
The PD basically controlls the fuel pressure.

So, yes, with a SX FPR and a custom fuel rail, you don't need the PD...

I don't have mine anymore.
wait I thought the PD controlled the pulses from the opening and closing injectors? we DO have a separate pressure regulator that controls PSI in the fuel rails right?
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its not that easy
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A damnper and a regulator are two different things
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http://www.capa.com.au/fuel_regulators.htm


"Light weight diaphragm allows the regulator to act as an accumulator. Not only does this feature help prevent system chatter and noise, but also acts as a pulsation dampener, to help maintain consistent fuel pressure."
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https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...ion+damper+FPR

Hmm, looks like I found what I was looking for. Hope this is useful to those who haven't seen it.
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Looks like the SX regulator has a built in dampener inside. so the SX FPR is good.
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Damn...Might be buying one of those. Anyone have one? Maybe a review of its performance? Write up on install?

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It's full of crap...
We've been pulling the stock PD's off the FC's for years with no effect to performance.


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Originally posted by eViLRotor
The PD basically controlls the fuel pressure.

So, yes, with a SX FPR and a custom fuel rail, you don't need the PD...

I don't have mine anymore.
Oh boy. I hope that was a mis print. This might really confuse people.

We have both an FPR and a PD. The debate over the removal of the PD never ends. It is my belief that if the PD is removed and a good aftermarket FPR is installed (SX, Paxton, etc.) there are no ill effects. I have seen more than a couple cars run such a setup for a long period of time with no ill effects. If your worried about a PD then by all means replace it with a new one.
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