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Old 03-05-2006, 07:14 AM
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scotty smart fuel system

hey guys hows it going my name is mike i am new to this site also a new dodge ctd owner.i was just wanting to know has anyone in here put i scotty smart fuel system one a 2001 ram if so how long did it take and also did you see a perfroamce increase with it?and also anybody know where i can find a portable fuel pressure gauge i can use on this truck? Thanks for the help
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Welcome aboard ncdodgeman20.
I had a friend put one on my 2002. It took about 2 hours, if I recall. The install on your 2001 should be similar. My fuel pressure at WOT was 5 psi before the kit, now I can't get it below 10 psi at WOT
You won't notice any performance gains from it, it just supplies the VP-44 (injection pump) with better fuel pressure to keep it from starving itself and burning up. It is a good idea to put one on if you plan on making performance upgrades. You will want good pressure there to support HP adders.
Not sure where you can find a portable FP gauge, but I would try NAPA.

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Also Welcome to DTR!
As stated, you won't see/feel any performance increase, but the Scotty Max Flow System is excellent for maintaining strong fuel pressure, up to about 450 HP... if you plan on adding power!
And if you plan on adding power...install permanent gauges before anything else!
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A permenant fuel pressure gage is the best way to go. You can view all pressure readings in all situations. You can make a portable tester by getting a 3 to 5 foot length air conditioner charging hose with a schrader fitting on one end and just screw a 30psi pressure gage into the other end.
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thanks for the help i do plan on upgrades iam waiting to here when the edge juice will be out for the 01's but if they dont hurry i will get a smarty.
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the Smart Flow kit also comes with a complete fuel pressure set up.
Compression fittings, tubing, needle valve and a 1" pipe nipple for easier installation. One of the metric adapters comes with a 1/8" tap for the fuel pressure instead of cutting a hose with a 'T'.
The washers for this kit are steel and rubber which is optimal for sealing and longevity.

Hope this helps.

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Originally Posted by Scotty
the Smart Flow kit also comes with a complete fuel pressure set up.
Compression fittings, tubing, needle valve and a 1" pipe nipple for easier installation. One of the metric adapters comes with a 1/8" tap for the fuel pressure instead of cutting a hose with a 'T'.
The washers for this kit are steel and rubber which is optimal for sealing and longevity.

Hope this helps.

Scotty
That's excellent Are those new additions to the kit?

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That's excellent Are those new additions to the kit?

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uhhh no...its the same kit for over a year now. Why? Are you missing something?

Scotty
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