Nissan 370Z Forum  

Inaccurate fuel gauge almost leaves me stranded!

Originally Posted by Nixlimited Does a return system do anything to help the fuel starve issue? Just wondering if the fuel in the return line acts as an additional buffer.

Go Back   Nissan 370Z Forum > Nissan 370Z Tech Area > Engine & Drivetrain


Like Tree3Likes

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
Old 06-11-2014, 02:03 PM   #13 (permalink)
A True Z Fanatic
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 3,669
Drives: 370
Rep Power: 974725
phunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond reputephunk has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nixlimited View Post
Does a return system do anything to help the fuel starve issue? Just wondering if the fuel in the return line acts as an additional buffer.
Return systems wont help at all.

A larger fuel pump than the engine needs might aid to some *slightly* measurable amount. This is because a greater return volume and higher bypass fuel pressure can boost the venturi's vacuum a little and speed up the fuel recovery time. This would not do anything to prevent the sloshing away. But it could increase the volume of fuel around the pump before it sloshes and help it collect some more fuel before the next turn. I wouldn't do a pump upgrade looking for any results, but I would try and see if I notice a difference after making a change for other reasons.

My S2E fuel system which optionally has the installer physically remove the factory filter from inside the fuel pump module may help a little by increasing usable displacement inside the open lid surge canister that is integrated into the pump module. Not sure if its measurable either.
__________________
Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph
phunk is offline   Reply With Quote
 

Bookmarks


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Stranded on the freeway twice in one month (fuel starvation) houkouonchi Nissan 370Z General Discussions 54 05-07-2013 04:03 PM
Fuel Gauge jackbelot Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 2 07-26-2012 09:30 AM
Anyone have a Fuel Gauge Issue? Z_you_Later Nissan 370Z General Discussions 65 04-28-2012 02:45 PM
Fuel Gauge MrZ Nissan 370Z Warranty / Scheduled Maintenance / Servicing / Repairs 7 01-13-2012 03:12 PM
Fuel gauge... HELP! VancouverZ34 Exterior & Interior 9 07-04-2010 04:46 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:15 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2026, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0 PL2