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On the intake manifold, an AEM intake temperature sensor and MAP sensor were also installed. The AEM MAP sensor will be our primary tuning tool and replaces the MAF sensor which Project 240SX LSR previously utilized.
To log fuel pressure, an AEM pressure transducer was installed into the gauge port of our Turbosmart fuel pressure regulator. Note the black Earl’s Performance Products Ano-Tuff AN fittings that have been installed in both the fuel and vacuum ports of our Turbosmart fuel pressure regulator.
Off the vacuum port's Ano Tuff fitting, we’ll be using Earl’s Performance Products Speed-Flex steel braided lines to ensure reliability. In fact, the same rubber-less approach will be used for all of the vacuum lines throughout the engine including the lines for the Turbosmart Hypergates and Kompact BOV.
Since both our Turbosmart fuel pressure regulator and Earl’s fuel filter were relocated to a new area in the engine compartment, 5523 Motorsports constructed new fuel lines again using an Earl’s Performance Products -6 Pro-Lite hose and Swivel Seal hose ends.
Once the Swivel Seal fittings were attached to the Pro Lite hose, the assembly was then sleeved in Earl’s Performance Products -8 Flame Guard.
Flame Guard fire sleeve is made up of a braided glass inner sleeve which is bonded to an outer silicone rubber skin. This results in a self-extinguishing fire sleeve which can withstand continuous temperatures of up to 600 degrees F.
One of the key reasons behind using these fancy AN fittings is to eliminate any bends in the hose routing. In this case, a 90 -6 tube fitting did the trick between our fuel rail and the hard line running from the fuel tank.
With just about a month to go before Speed Week, we’ve definitely got our work cut out for us. Once 5523 Motorsports is done with the wiring, Project 240SX LSR still has to pay another quick visit to Specialty Cars Fabrication so that John Kuctha can finish up the waste gate tubes and side exit exhaust. Once that’s done, we’ll focus on tuning. It’s crunch time, keep your fingers crossed for us!
