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Old 24 April 2003, 10:06 PM
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I understand what this part does, but does it really enhance performance in any way. Or is it only usefull on heavily modified engines ?
Old 25 April 2003, 07:33 PM
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The pickup is much quicker, or a least it seems to be......i had to have one installed due to the powerFC and the other mods, but i 100% you will notice the difference..


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Old 25 April 2003, 08:16 PM
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Edited because I was talking about the FSE Fuel reg.

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Old 25 April 2003, 08:35 PM
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Thanx wrx, anyone else experienced a FSE boost valve ? (the name is a bit misleading though)
Old 26 April 2003, 01:43 AM
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?? I thought this was the same thing, the regulator / boost valve????
Old 26 April 2003, 08:05 AM
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It is called an 'FSE boost valve' for he boy racers but it is actually a fuel pressure regulator. I have one fitted to my car but not for performance improvement reasons more for safety and since the fuel pump had been done and the new big turbo was going on then it was a must really to keep the pressure at what it should be.
Old 26 April 2003, 11:51 AM
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there are 2 types!

the 1.7:1 valve is known as the power boost valve and is a rising rate regulator.

the one most people use on here is a 1:1 fuel pressure regulator for adjusting fuel pressure when tuning.

hope this helps.
Old 26 April 2003, 12:29 PM
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same here....mine was fitted due to the mods......and as its stated above..i think of it more as a saftey device.......keeps everything at the right levels..........


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Old 26 April 2003, 01:03 PM
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Thanx for the info, all.
I have a Sport, so this 'power boost' valve would
be a waste of £££'s.
Old 26 April 2003, 02:49 PM
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Reasons for fitting a fuel pressure regulator are if your fuel pressure is wrong or could go wrong. Otherwise don't bother.

If you want to spend some money buy a knocklink or some octane booster (for a turbo anyway)

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Old 26 April 2003, 04:53 PM
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If you have a non turbo then these can signifcantly benefit you,
they were as many people know made for the 205 gti.
But on non turbo engines can change the response of the engine.

I had a 16i ghia and was reliably informed(when I wanted a chip) that these do a simililar job to a chip upgrade but at a quarter of the price, because its only mildly over fuelling. Or maybe a bit more pressure(what ever).

Not that I have a clue what I'm writing......
Old 26 April 2003, 10:56 PM
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I'm getting chip tuned in a couple of months, just waiting for my local tuner (Kempower) when he finishes studying japanese ECU's.
Will ask him if it's reasonable to use one.

Thanx all.
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