Need advice on adding fuel pressure gauge

[Augy]

What is the simplest and safest way to add a fuel pressure gauge? Is there already a port available to tap into or do I need to upgrade either the regulator or fuel rail? Or is there another method that is simple and effective? I plan to install the FP gauge along with Wideband, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, and (maybe) Boost on a 2006 Mustang GT with Roush M90 supercharger. I've searched around and not coming up with any sort of common, simple, method...most of what I've found involves a lot of other mods...seems like this should be relatively straight forward so forgive me if it's a dumb question Appreciate any advice!

 

[GlassTop09]

Hi Augy,

Here.............:

2005 - present 4.6/5.4l 3v ford billet fuel rail adapter

nitrous express solves another problem! installing a nitrous system on a late model efi ford can be a hassle if you dont have one of the new nx fuel rail adapters. this high flow adaptor make the chore of tapping factory fuel systems safe and easy. just unbolt your factory fuel pressure sensor...

nitrousexpress.com

Hope this helps.

 

[Augy]

Hi Augy,

Here.............:

2005 - present 4.6/5.4l 3v ford billet fuel rail adapter

nitrous express solves another problem! installing a nitrous system on a late model efi ford can be a hassle if you dont have one of the new nx fuel rail adapters. this high flow adaptor make the chore of tapping factory fuel systems safe and easy. just unbolt your factory fuel pressure sensor...

nitrousexpress.com

Hope this helps.

Yes, perfect....thank you!!

 

[86GT351]

All you need along with that is the gauge. Post a picture of your set up. Do you have aftermarket or stock rails?

 

[Augy]

Thanks for the replies. I picked the car up recently and plan to sort it out and then pass along to my son who is currently serving overseas in the Marine Corps. It's a 2006 GT with the Roush M90 supercharger. Car only has 48k miles and is in excellent condition. It currently has some gauges installed but they are old Glowshift gauges (Boost/Vac, Oil Pressure, Water Temp) and only the Boost gauge functions properly (Water temp doesn't work at all and Oil Pressure is only semi-functional). The only mods I'm aware of are a sort of cobbled together cold air intake (works...just doesn't look great), lowering springs, and catted x-pipe & cat back exhaust.

Anyway, after doing some further research, it seems the gauges the car should have are Wideband, FP, and Boost...not necessarily Oil pressure and Water temp. I'd like to stick with 3 gauges since it already has an A pillar pod for 3 gauges. The SC only makes 5 psi of boost so it might be overkill but he'll think they are cool

Here are some pics of the car and the FPR. I think the adapter mentioned above would work and it would also get my stock FPR up a bit higher and provide some needed clearance from the back of the alternator (win win). Let me know what you think...thanks!

 

[AHaze]

If you're OK with an LCD display, a scangauge or similar OBD device can give you fuel pressure. It is displayed as pressure differential (vs. manifold pressure). I consider that a bonus but I realize some prefer a PSIG number.
Water temp and manifold pressure (IIRC, haven't actually tried that one) can also be obtained through the OBD port.

 

[JC SSP]

God bless your boy and bring him home safely.

 

[07 Boss]

Prolly won't help you at all as I have aftermarket rails and relocated my lines and such but you can see my gauge sensor sticking up right next to the dib stick. I believe I sourced everything from aeromotive. Also relocated the factory frps to the fender also.

 

[Augy]

Prolly won't help you at all as I have aftermarket rails and relocated my lines and such but you can see my gauge sensor sticking up right next to the dib stick. I believe I sourced everything from aeromotive. Also relocated the factory frps to the fender also.

Yeah, that is more than I need but, wow, that is a clean setup!