Nov 2, 2010 update on MacLotus's 1999 Lotus Elise Sport 190 (Series 1)

Increased Fuel Pressure

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Because the new Acura K24 engine requires higher fuel pressure than the Rover VHPD did, I needed to replace the fuel pump.

I dropped the OE Lotus 8 gallon fuel cell and removed the OE in-tank pump (approx 40 psi). I replaced it with a new custom-built pump designed to operate around 55 psi.

The increased fuel pressure will serve to better atomize the fuel spray from the injectors.


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