Prosport Fuel Pressure Gauge Install

[lenko]

Due to the large size of the sender of this gauge I don't think I can install an adapter on the fuel rail to mount the sender. I am thinking of cutting the nylon/rubber fuel line and installing a 5/16 by 1/8" fitting with fuel injection hose hose clamps. Is this adviseable - any thoughts or suggestions. I researched and believe the hose is 5/16.
T and clamps pictured below.
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[TexasBlownV8]

I wouldnt trust that holding the lines in place under high pressure. But that's just my opinion.
If the sender is that large, a simple pipe nipple can extend out to give you more room away from the fuel rail.

 

[lenko]

I wouldnt trust that holding the lines in place under high pressure. But that's just my opinion.
If the sender is that large, a simple pipe nipple can extend out to give you more room away from the fuel rail.

Thanks for confirming my concern. Looks like I'll have to get a fuel rail adapter and a fuel line with a female 1/8" connection for the sender. Probably better to mount the sender away from the rail where it won't be subjected to as much vibration.

 

[Weou09]

This may not be the same thing but isn't an aftermarket fuel pump held in place the same way? Rubber hose over a barbed fitting and clamps. Also if this works I don't see why that wouldn't work.

 

[lenko]

Weou09. It was my intention to use two fuel injector hose clamps on both sides of the barb fitting so it would hold even more. I welded the bung on the H pipe for the wideband and I will install the pipe tomorrow and give this fuel press. sender thing some more thought. Thanks for your advice.

 

[TexasBlownV8]

There's a little bit of difference in the stock line vs a clamped on line. The stock line is shrunk to fit, and molded over each "barb". A hose slid over a barb has to dig into the barb to hold in place. As long as it can hold up to the pressure, it'd be fine. But, I'm just saying, I didnt set up any of my hoses that way (i.e., my opinion).

 

[Weou09]

There's a little bit of difference in the stock line vs a clamped on line. The stock line is shrunk to fit, and molded over each "barb". A hose slid over a barb has to dig into the barb to hold in place. As long as it can hold up to the pressure, it'd be fine. But, I'm just saying, I didnt set up any of my hoses that way (i.e., my opinion).

That was my point. That AN hose in the picture is not shrunk over the stock fitting. There are quiet a few guys running S&H's hat to rail line upgrade and I haven't seen anyone separating parts.

 

[Saleen S281]

I Have Prosport Gauges too And I'm Using A Metco Fuel Rail Adapter. Only $36 Shipped From Jegs. No Splicing, Easy Hook Up.

 

[lenko]

I Have Prosport Gauges too And I'm Using A Metco Fuel Rail Adapter. Only $36 Shipped From Jegs. No Splicing, Easy Hook Up.

Is yours the large 1 3/4" diameter sender like pictured below? Some suggest that mounting the sender on the fuel rail subjects it to engine vibration.

 

[lenko]

Picked up a used fuel rail adapter for 20 bucks. Will go with that. Thanks all for the advice.

 

[Saleen S281]

Picked up a used fuel rail adapter for 20 bucks. Will go with that. Thanks all for the advice.

IDint Think My Sender Looks Like That. That's Good, Simple HookUp, No Splicing. Which Gauges Do You Have?

 

[lenko]

IDint Think My Sender Looks Like That. That's Good, Simple HookUp, No Splicing. Which Gauges Do You Have?

I went with the Prosport Evo, boost, wideband and Fuel pressure, green and white.
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[Saleen S281]

Nice, I Have The Halo Ones, Boost/Afr/fuel

 

[lenko]

Nice, I Have The Halo Ones, Boost/Afr/fuel

Halo is a nice choice with three colors, easy daisy chaining and ability to externally vary light intensity and other great features. How do you find them for accuracy?

 

[Saleen S281]

I Like Them, I Have A Vid Of Them Running A Datalog Run At The Track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXnn6Uupv0Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[lenko]

I Like Them, I Have A Vid Of Them Running A Datalog Run At The Track.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXnn6Uupv0Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Your car sounds amazing and the gauges are fantastic. From what I've seen of yours and the little experience of mine gives me a lot of confidence in their performance.

 

[lenko]

[FONT=&quot]Well the Prosport fuel pressure sender went bonkers after a couple hundred miles. Prosport wants me to send it back at my expense for TESTING ??, and if it is ok will ship it back, at my expense. This is all for a $24.00 part. I was also told that in Feb they revised this Evo Fuel pressure gauge and the fuel pressure sender. I asked about sending my gauge and sender back for warranty for the new one and was told that my gauge is ok and to send the pressure sender back. Obviously they revised the gauge and sender because of the many complaints and problems, but in my case they do not want to honor this warranty. Their policy dissuades warranty for malfunctioning gauges and parts.[/FONT]

 

[Saleen S281]

Thanks, that sucks man, I haven't had any problems with mine, hope it works out for you.

 

[lenko]

Hell, when I purchased my axlebacks from American Muscle, the Pypes co. sent me two right side ones. I called American Muscle and they immediately sent out the left side and that's right to my home in Alberta, Canada at no charge. When I asked if I should return the extra right one they said, no just hang it up on your garage wall as a souvenir. That's what you call good will and good service. Some have it and some don't. Prosport Inc. obviously doesn't have it.