FP gauge

[phil_long]

Was looking at some FP gauges, and was curious if the ones on Fullthrottle came with everything(wires etc), or just the gauge.  Also, was checking into getting this hotwire kit, and my mechanic told me to get the one where the relay mounts up front instead of in the back(thought they all mounted upfront).  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks

[SuperSix]

Was looking at some FP gauges, and was curious if the ones on Fullthrottle came with everything(wires etc), or just the gauge.  Also, was checking into getting this hotwire kit, and my mechanic told me to get the one where the relay mounts up front instead of in the back(thought they all mounted upfront).  Any help would be appreciated.  Thanks

They look like regular rail-mount/mechanical style gauges, not electric or lighted...
http://www.fullthrottlespeed.com/items.asp+Cc+FPG

Why would he say that? I guess you could modify the FP wiring kit to move the relay up front - that's where mine is, but it's a home made setup.

[phil_long]

I was trying to stay away from the rail mounts, and prefer to mount the gauge inside the car.  And yeah, not really sure why he'd say that...but I don't like looking for things that don't exist.  I'm sitting looking for some hotwire kit labled "front mount relay" or something along the lines of that.  IDK.  Thanks

[phil_long]

Oh yeah, should I be looking somewhere else for a FP gauge???

[SuperSix]

You would need an isolator, and electric gauge - Summit or Jegs - probably Autometer. Of course you don't want a pressurized fuel line in the interior.
http://www.jegs.com/c/Fuel-Carbs-Intakes_Fuel-Pressure-Gauges/10677/10002/-1

[phil_long]

Ah!!!!  Makes a lot of sense.  Although I was thinking about that, I was like, if these other guys are still alive and haven't died by the fumes, then neither would I.  Hahahahahahaha

[phil_long]

Thanks Man!!

[phil_long]

Geesh, this shit is expensive....t his is ridiculous.  Lol.  Nothing is simple i suppose

[SuperSix]

Do you absolutely have to have it visible? You could always mount it in a cup outside the windshield. Then you could use a mechanical gauge.

[daveismissing]

A few of the locals have these, tuck them under if not tuning

http://www.metcomotorsports.com/proddetail.asp?prod=MFP0003

[Steve Wood]

I have always used my own versions of the Metco gauge set ups.  On one of my cars now, I have a transducer feeding PowerLogger and it seems to be pretty accurate.

[Pyro6]

I run my gauge with powelogger also. Had an issue getting good transducers. I think Caspers finally had the one that works.

[SuperSix]

Yea - if you have a Powerlogger - the transducer would be the best, then you can log the FP during runs.

Seems the Casper's and Autometer 2246 are the same - Casper's includes the harness.

I wonder what car these are in OEM?

http://www.amazon.com/Auto-Meter-2246-Replacement-Sender/dp/B000CIH39Q

http://www.casperselectronics.com/store2/product_info.php?products_id=941

Thread on TB.com:
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/scan-tool-tech/275150-fuel-pressure-transducer-autometer-vs-caspers.html

[Steve Wood]

-I don't think either of the above are considered very good.

These appear to have worked well for most   http://motorsportsinnovations.com/WB_Pressure.htm

[daveismissing]

I have been scouring ebay etc  for a while looking for affordable quality transducers.
Lots of mis-labeled stuff etc.
Accurate industrial units with chemical resistance tend to be in the $150-500 range.
Accuracy doesn't seem to be a prerequisite in the automotive arena.