Will upgrading fuel injectors increase horsepower?
The technical answer is yes; fuel injectors can add 10 extra horsepower at peak. However, for some car owners, that minimal difference does not offset the increased cost and complexity of switching to fuel injectors or upgrading the existing stock fuel injectors.
How do you adjust an injection pump?
If you decide to alter the fuel injection pump, you’ll need to:
- Use a socket wrench on the front camshaft bolt to hand-turn the engine clockwise until the first cylinder is at TDC.
- Both the intake and exhaust valves should be closed, and the TDC mark should be aligned.
Does fuel injection increase power?
The main benefits to using direct injection is that the amount of fuel and air can be perfectly released and then injected into the cylinder according to the engine load conditions. This type of controlled fuel injection results in a higher power output, greater fuel efficiency and much lower emissions.
How much psi does a fuel injector pump use?
Around 15-20 years ago, it was common for fuel injector pumps to process fuel in a system at around 10,000 to 15,000 psi (pounds per square inch). But that’s only about half of what engines are expected to do today.
Why do I have a problem with my fuel injection pump?
Fuel injection problems, therefore, are one of the most pressing engine issues to deal with. Whether you’ve experienced fuel injector failure or not, it helps to understand the fuel injector pump, how it relates to engine performance, and also how diesel fuel injection pumps differ from traditional gasoline-powered units.
What happens when the fuel leaves the injector?
When the fuel leaves the fuel injector, a spray tip distributes the fuel as a fine mist. Today’s diesel fuel injection pumps are under pressure – even more pressure than what was once considered “normal.”
When does the fuel pump have enough pressure?
The volume of fuel delivered by the fuel pump to the injectors is also critical. Some pumps may develop adequate fuel pressure when the engine is at idle or running at low speed, but the pump isn’t spinning fast enough to keep up with the engine’s fuel requirements at higher speeds.