fuel rail or no fuel rail

WrxRacer305whp · 09-08-2004, 02:23 PM

well I have all the stuff i need to do my install.. my setup so far.
-cusco headers
-perrin up pipe
-invida down pipe
-blitz nur spec cat back
-turboxs utec
-hks ssqv bov

*stuff iam getting ready to install
-vf22
-hyperflow fmic
-walbro fuel pump
-RC 650cc injectors
-perrin turbo inlet hose
-perrin short ram intake

soo i was just wondering should i dish out $400 for fuel rails.. i have heard some people say if you tune the car right you dont need them.. and some people say cylinder #3 will be done if you dont have them.. soo iam just wondering what you guys think is should do.. thxs!

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MikeWRX-NJ · 09-08-2004, 02:33 PM

some say cylinder #3 will be done even if you have them. i don't believe there is any concrete proof that rails help with the #3 problem. I would save the money and put it towards an ej257 short block in the future

Rickyh · 09-08-2004, 02:42 PM

More people lose #4 than #3.

SpeedyWRX02 · 09-08-2004, 02:44 PM

Don't get fuel rails. Quote from Phil at Element Tuning:

"Subarus in particular are known to have problems related to a lean running cylinder. Often fuel rails are recommended but they only increase overall fuel and don’t address the problem of uneven air distribution to various cylinders."

ErikAnderson · 09-08-2004, 05:22 PM

I have 279hp and dont have fuel rails and the car runs fine.
aside from looking super cool i wonder how much they "really" help out.

09-08-2004, 02:23 PM	#1
WrxRacer305whp Scooby Newbie Member#: 69920 Join Date: Sep 2004 Vehicle: 03 VF22 300whp awd beast!	fuel rail or no fuel rail well I have all the stuff i need to do my install.. my setup so far. -cusco headers -perrin up pipe -invida down pipe -blitz nur spec cat back -turboxs utec -hks ssqv bov stuff iam getting ready to install -vf22 -hyperflow fmic -walbro fuel pump -RC 650cc injectors -perrin turbo inlet hose -perrin short ram intake soo i was just wondering should i dish out $400 for fuel rails.. i have heard some people say if you tune the car right you dont need them.. and some people say cylinder #3 will be done if you dont have them.. soo iam just wondering what you guys think is should do.. thxs! Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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09-08-2004, 02:33 PM	#2
MikeWRX-NJ Scooby Specialist Member#: 33410 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: wishing i was somewhere else Vehicle: 08 wrx dgm	some say cylinder #3 will be done even if you have them. i don't believe there is any concrete proof that rails help with the #3 problem. I would save the money and put it towards an ej257 short block in the future

09-08-2004, 02:42 PM	#3
Rickyh Scooby Specialist Member#: 40453 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Metairie, Louisiana	More people lose #4 than #3.

09-08-2004, 02:44 PM	#4
SpeedyWRX02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 53623 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Philly Vehicle: WRX 318 WHP PE1820	Don't get fuel rails. Quote from Phil at Element Tuning: "Subarus in particular are known to have problems related to a lean running cylinder. Often fuel rails are recommended but they only increase overall fuel and don’t address the problem of uneven air distribution to various cylinders."

09-08-2004, 05:22 PM	#5
ErikAnderson Scooby Specialist Member#: 26739 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Offshore	I have 279hp and dont have fuel rails and the car runs fine. aside from looking super cool i wonder how much they "really" help out.