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spadz93 · 06-30-2017, 08:31 AM

Trying to install an AEM gauge to monitor fuel pressure under boost. Has anyone installed one of these with the fuel rails on the magnuson tvs2300? Trying to figure out where I can install the sensor for the gauge

spadz93 · 07-05-2017, 12:19 PM

No one?

SDTWDirect · 07-05-2017, 01:04 PM

Are you trying to add an adapter that threads between the line and the rail, or are you open to adding a tee into the hose section? This looks simpler on the LSA than the LS3 (based on pictures) but pretty straight forward nonetheless. If you had an inline filter, you could also just add onto there, but I believe it is just integrated into the pump. The AEM sending unit only has a 1/8" NPT thread.

-AL of SDTW Direct

Shoe2ss · 07-06-2017, 04:11 PM

ive heard you should get your pressure readings from the rail but I don't have a port for a pressure gauge with my rails that came with the slp kit.. I was wanting to do the inline t adapter? but not sure how accurate it will be?? anyone use this method and have pics?

spadz93 · 07-06-2017, 11:21 PM

I'm open to anything that would work honestly

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agent5 · 07-07-2017, 10:18 AM

Poor man's approach-
I got a X4 tuner with my Procharger kit, I use that with their software on my laptop to datalog fuel pressure along with engine load, RPM, throttle position, MAF etc and I get a pretty good idea of the fuel pressure drop during boost. I don't know what you have available but there are some cheap OBD connectors with wifi/bluetooth out there where you could monitor it on your phone while driving. If you prefer the more traditional gauge that's a different story though.

spadz93 · 07-07-2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by agent5

Poor man's approach-
I got a X4 tuner with my Procharger kit, I use that with their software on my laptop to datalog fuel pressure along with engine load, RPM, throttle position, MAF etc and I get a pretty good idea of the fuel pressure drop during boost. I don't know what you have available but there are some cheap OBD connectors with wifi/bluetooth out there where you could monitor it on your phone while driving. If you prefer the more traditional gauge that's a different story though.

I have a tablet running dashcommand, but for this I would prefer a gauge retrieving data right at the source, for my engines sake

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spadz93 · 07-07-2017, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDTWDirect

Are you trying to add an adapter that threads between the line and the rail, or are you open to adding a tee into the hose section? This looks simpler on the LSA than the LS3 (based on pictures) but pretty straight forward nonetheless. If you had an inline filter, you could also just add onto there, but I believe it is just integrated into the pump. The AEM sending unit only has a 1/8" NPT thread.

-AL of SDTW Direct

The sensor seems to screw onto something, like it has threads on it. I'm open to adding a T but my biggest concern is making sure there are no leaks

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Fanch1LE · 07-08-2017, 08:21 PM

Nitrous Express part number 16185.

SSyclone · 07-09-2017, 09:17 AM

You can get a Schrader adapter, you remove the valve from the fuel rail and either install gauge under the hood or get lines and mount elsewhere.

KTMracing09 · 07-09-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by SSyclone

You can get a Schrader adapter, you remove the valve from the fuel rail and either install gauge under the hood or get lines and mount elsewhere.

This is what I did

spadz93 · 07-10-2017, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Fanch1LE

Nitrous Express part number 16185.

Bam, looks like just what I needed to make this as clean as possible. Thanks man!

06-30-2017, 08:31 AM	#1
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	Fuel pressure gauge install Trying to install an AEM gauge to monitor fuel pressure under boost. Has anyone installed one of these with the fuel rails on the magnuson tvs2300? Trying to figure out where I can install the sensor for the gauge __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

07-05-2017, 12:19 PM	#2
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	No one? __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

07-06-2017, 04:11 PM	#4
Shoe2ss Drives: 2014 2ssrs Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 72 View My Garage	ive heard you should get your pressure readings from the rail but I don't have a port for a pressure gauge with my rails that came with the slp kit.. I was wanting to do the inline t adapter? but not sure how accurate it will be?? anyone use this method and have pics? __________________ 2014 SS/RS blackwing CAI. LTH. 3inch X pipe exhaust to NPP mufflers. SLP TVS 2300. 1LE strut tower brace. 5.1 short throw shifter. BMR trailing arms. poly cradle mount bushings. 559HP/543TQ

07-06-2017, 11:21 PM	#5
spadz93 BUMBL Z Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,573 View My Garage	I'm open to anything that would work honestly Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk __________________ Current: 2015 ZL1 M6, Rotofab Intake, LS3 throttle body, 2.55 Upper/9.17 Lower w/ Idler Relocation, DMS Reinforced Brick, ID1050X, 1 7/8" Headers, ProSpeed HX/Reservoir, DSX Aux Pump/Flex Fuel Sensor, E85, McLeod RXT, BMR 1" Drop, Tuned by Pat G Past: 2010 2SS, some bolt ons, 415rwhp/400rwtq

07-09-2017, 09:17 AM	#10
SSyclone Drives: 2011 2SS Inferno Orange Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cedar Hill, MO Posts: 60 View My Garage	You can get a Schrader adapter, you remove the valve from the fuel rail and either install gauge under the hood or get lines and mount elsewhere. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS Buckets of money under hood!

07-05-2017, 01:04 PM	#3
SDTWDirect Drives: Highly Modified Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 133	Are you trying to add an adapter that threads between the line and the rail, or are you open to adding a tee into the hose section? This looks simpler on the LSA than the LS3 (based on pictures) but pretty straight forward nonetheless. If you had an inline filter, you could also just add onto there, but I believe it is just integrated into the pump. The AEM sending unit only has a 1/8" NPT thread. -AL of SDTW Direct

07-07-2017, 10:18 AM	#6
agent5 Drives: 2013 Camaro SS (+RS) + Hurst+ DME Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Saint Louis, MO,United States Posts: 147	Poor man's approach- I got a X4 tuner with my Procharger kit, I use that with their software on my laptop to datalog fuel pressure along with engine load, RPM, throttle position, MAF etc and I get a pretty good idea of the fuel pressure drop during boost. I don't know what you have available but there are some cheap OBD connectors with wifi/bluetooth out there where you could monitor it on your phone while driving. If you prefer the more traditional gauge that's a different story though.

07-08-2017, 08:21 PM	#9
Fanch1LE Drives: 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 157	Nitrous Express part number 16185.