Anyone have luck with the installation of the Kinetix SSV and the (newer) Aeromotive Fuel Pressure Regulator that comes with the AAM return fuel system? I could not get it to fit the way it was done in the ZchickZ write-up. they did use a different model FPR, perhaps it was different enough to allow it to fit more easily.


I decided to reroute the FPR over to the left rear of the engine bay. My problem is the fuel hose that i am using to reach over to the left rear of the engine comes apart on the inside when i tighten the fittings onto the ends of the hose. kind of like drilling into fabric and the fabric catching and turning with the drill. basically sealing the openings once the fittings are tightened all the way. i cut the ends off the hose and tried again, same result.

anyone have any ideas or tips on how to install the fittings without tearing up the inside of the hose? anyone know of a good place to get steel braided fuel lines and fittings like the ones supplied in the AAM RFS kit? i don't have the aluminum tools for tightening and loosening the fittings, so one fitting is ate up a bit.

once i reroute this damn FPR i will be able to finish my install of the SSV. Damn!!!! that thing is beatiful. that thing looks more awesome in person than it does in pictures. can't wait to run my car with it on!!!

 

lube it up

 

Sadly you and I are in the same boat...











I was able to just let it hang until I can make the trip to NC for Sharif and CPR to relocate the FPR.

But it sucks, cause well just cause.

You will just have to route it... Mount it elsewhere and for those lines... Well I think you can just get them from http://www.summitracing.com/ in different lengths and stuff...

Also I bet you can call AAM and ask for new hoses/fittings so you can re-route/mount elsewhere. Def. what sucks about the plenum, but it is so purdy

 

Relocated the FPR due to the install of the SSV, VERY happy with the results!! by the way, i did lube up the fittings! lol

check it out!!!

 

Wow that looks great...

Where did you put this?..



The piece with the connector that I have just hanging there.

 

I took off the mounting bracket and mounted mine to the firewall. I have the Crawford though, so it may not work for you, but it looks to me from your pic that there is enough space.

 

mounted it where it is supposed to mounted according to the instructions. it was tricky but i got it there without stressing or kinking any wires or hoses

look at this pic

 

Looks great man and I bet you can even read the gauge unlike most everyon else!

BTW you inspired my next little project...vacuum manifold! Hope you don't mind!

 

Here are more pics of my SSV and relocated fuel pressure regulator

















modified Cusco strut bar temp placed

 

LOL Yep, i sure can read it!! relocating the FPR was well worth the work!

thanks for the comp!

 

By the way, i changed the input to the other side of the FPR.

 

i have been asked if i can actually see the FPR gauge now that my FPR has been relocated, the answer is yes. i know it is hard to read the gauge when installed in the regular location with the OEM plenum so relocating the FPR not only looks good but makes the gauge face more accessible.

here is a pic

 

dear lord your engine bay is sexy... i need to be alone...