Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Fuel Pressure Guage

[LPMorgan]

I have a 1999 3500 Diesel. I want to add a fuel pressure gauge. I have upgraded to a Banks power pack and exhaust brake. What fuel pressure range do I need? What is the stock range for fuel pressure?

 

[ANicklas]

With a stock fuel delivery system, you won't push over 15psi. If you have an aftermarket fuel pump (eg. Walbro, FASS, AirDog, etc... . ), you'll probably be in the low 20psi range.

 

[Crash&Burn]

My Fass95 tops out at 16psi... .....

 

[NoSeeUm]

0-30 psi is a good range.



Jim

 

[ANicklas]

My bad... . I was a little tired when I wrote my earlier post.
What NoSeeUm said in one line is what I meant to say, but, uh, forgot.

 

[DCreed]

the VP44 likes 7-12 psi. the bypass in the VP opens @14 psi, but it should NEVER see less than 5psi. so a properly made system only needs a 0-15 guage but many use a 0-30 guage. mostly just need to match it to your lift pump pressure and personal style.

 

[LPMorgan]

Thanks for the help. I will go with a 0-30.

 

[darkhorse]

Thanks for the help. I will go with a 0-30.

Just a word of caution should you choose an electric gauge. Mine started to get erratic after a couple of years & a new sender didn't fix the problem. A ground wire to the battery did the job.