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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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NOOB fuel questions

I'm sorry I must do this to you all, but I must ask.

I am planning on installing my OBX afpr, walbro pump, and possibly my cartech (even though I'm not boosted).

I am having trouble finding pictures of the install and cannot tell which line is the return. Can someone help me out with some pictures or maybe even a drawing to ensure I don't blow myself up?

Heh, also, what size fuel line is it that I'll be putting all of my goodies into?

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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why go returnless?
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:01 AM
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why go returnless?
Why not? .
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:24 AM
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Why not? .
Extra work & he's not sure what he's doing so...
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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That's prpbably the least of his problems.
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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wouldn't returnless also equal worse gas mileage?
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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Explain your logic behind that.
Old Jan 10, 2007 | 09:49 AM
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I changed my post because I read that returnless was not beneficial to a FI application.

But I still need to know how to hook up my afpr and cartech.

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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Is it the front bank (radiator side) or the firewall side of the fuel rail that goes to the return on a dek?
Old Jan 11, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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firewall is return side, where FPR is
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 08:19 AM
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Ok, well I've gotten everything figured out, but now I need an off-fitting for the fuel rail.

Someone on here makes em......does anyone know who that is?

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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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http://www.sx7r.com/parts.htm


BTW, the fitting doesn't come with an o-ring. I suggest you get a new one from the dealer.
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Good looks!

Do you guys think I should take some pics and do a how-to?

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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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Quite a few people have already done things like this.
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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BTW, the fitting doesn't come with an o-ring. I suggest you get a new one from the dealer.
or re-use the O-ring on the Stock FPR you will be replacing..

on a DE-k you can eliminate the Duel Damper (radiator side fuel line) with an Off-Fitting too.
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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or re-use the O-ring on the Stock FPR you will be replacing..
I was suggesting that i don't recommend reusing any fuel-related o-rings. It's cheap insurance.
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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Should the damper be removed?
Old Jan 14, 2007 | 05:24 PM
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I would remove the damper. But you could keep it also. It just depends on what you want.
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