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Old 09-03-2007, 01:57 PM
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Fuel/Rail Pressure

Running the Quad XZT on 3 wot fuel pressure drops to 0 quick, but the rail pressure stays between 24,000-25,000. I know I will need to up grade the lift pump. In the mean time will I hurt anything running hard on level 3?
Old 09-03-2007, 03:11 PM
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the fuel helps cool the CP3. If you're at zero pressure, there's likely a much lower flow rate which in turn would put stress on the CP3. The CP3 also like positive pressure, it's doesn't have to be a lot....just there.

IMO, I wouldn't take the chance at ruining a 3 or 4K pump and do the lift pump asap if you're going to continue running it like that.
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I remember reading somewhere that cummins recommends no less than 15psi at any time to the CP3. Makes sense that DC would run it at 9, means more warranty work....
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samething happens to me. My boost hits 39 psi about the same time as fuel drops to zero. I just back off. I plan on a fuel system upgrade but I will still have the high boost pressure.
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Originally Posted by shortbed rv
samething happens to me. My boost hits 39 psi about the same time as fuel drops to zero. I just back off. I plan on a fuel system upgrade but I will still have the high boost pressure.
My boost only hits 27-30 psi.
Old 09-04-2007, 11:05 PM
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larry I am just thinking out loud but I think perhaps we tapped differentily for the boost reading. Perhaps I am getting actual boost and you maybe getting the results of boost fooling. Then again I maybe wrong? I have heard of a 03 getting 37psi. Lets see if anyone else jumps in with their boost numbers.
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