Fuel Pressure Regulator Location

[66FSTBCK]

Just bought a Holley fuel pressure regulator and I don't want to mount it on the side anywhere. This thing weighs next to nothing so I was thinking about getting creative with some AN fittings and running it inline with a filter before and after. What do you all think? I might be able to tuck it behind the distributor so it's not as noticeable.

[Shady]

Show it off, keep it away from any sparks

[buckeyedemon]

i added a bypass regulator and mounted it behind the carb to try and hide it.

[66FSTBCK]

I guess my main question is, is it ok to just suspend it inline with no actual mount? Just like the filter. The AN fittings and steel braided hoses are rigid enough to give it support IMO.

[zray]

I put mine under the a/c and attached to the cylinder head.



Z.

[Boom]

You shouldn't have any issues with it jsut supported by the lines. There are plates you can buy to mount it behind the carb I believe.

[zray]

it may be overkill, but I wouldn't put any more weight on the fuel lines, braided steel or not, that they have to carry. There are too many mounting choices to just let it all hang loose. The vibration of the engine compartment is going to put too much stress on unsupported components. Just my opinion

Z.

[CrackrStang71]

It's pretty common for racers to have it suspended. Some say it's better since it helps it not receive any shocks or jolts from engine vibrations/chassis.

I had my mounted on my engine for about a day. I didn't like how warm/hot it got. Try to keep it cool as possible! Suspending the regulator helps with this also.

Chaz

[ScottsGT]

I'm going to use one of these for my Aeromotive FI regulator.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-210250/overview/

[66FSTBCK]

Originally Posted by ScottsGT

I'm going to use one of these for my Aeromotive FI regulator.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-210250/overview/

I thought about that but I already bought a dual feed line with AN fittings so that won't work. However, this one would work, but it only comes in blue and red. Would have to paint it black or something.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/aed-6092/overview/

[frdnut]

There is a bracket that uses the two side carb studs to support it available from summit.
Oops I see it is the one that ScottsGt posted the link to.

[zray]

Originally Posted by CrackrStang71

It's pretty common for racers to have it suspended. Some say it's better since it helps it not receive any shocks or jolts from engine ......."
Chaz

What is fine on a race car is often unworkable on a street car. Race cars enjoy complete tear downs on regular intervals. Street cars seldom have that much attention.

Z

[CrackrStang71]

Originally Posted by zray

What is fine on a race car is often unworkable on a street car. Race cars enjoy complete tear downs on regular intervals. Street cars seldom have that much attention.

Z

Okay then. I do it on my street car :-) I definitely wouldn't have mine mounted on my engine again. Have you not noticed how hot your gets? I've had it hang and I've had it mounted on fender apron.

Many people do it on their street cars. Do as you please.

Chaz

[zray]

Mine stays cool to the touch. My radiator fan blows over that area pretty good. It's not a clutch type, those little HiPo fans move a lot of air

[Maxum96]

I have mine mounted on the left side front fender apron. You can just see the top of it in this picture. I have a custom 1/2" fuel system in my car from the fuel cell. I have all braided steel fuel lines under the hood.