Upgraded fuel tank selector valve???

[UATahoe]

I am in the process of installing a 383 in my 87 R10 pickup. Keeping the tbi system. Fuel pressure is being bumped up and I have been told it would be a good idea to replace my fuel tank selector valve with one that can handle the extra fuel pressure. Anybody else have to do this?
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[wyattglock]

Considering the stock fuel pressure is between 9-11 psi, generally speaking. Unless you are going to 40+ psi, I would think the valve will work just fine. I would be more worried about consistent fuel pressure. Which an aftermarket regulator would solve that problem.

[rfmaster]

Originally Posted by UATahoe

I am in the process of installing a 383 in my 87 R10 pickup. Keeping the tbi system. Fuel pressure is being bumped up and I have been told it would be a good idea to replace my fuel tank selector valve with one that can handle the extra fuel pressure. Anybody else have to do this?
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Pollack switches can handle up to 65 PSI per the data sheet.

http://products.pollakaftermarket.co...-valve/42-159?

Happy New Year
//RF

[UATahoe]

So this would be a direct replacement?
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[rfmaster]

Yes, this as close to OE replacement, but minor modifications may be required to fuel line hoses and wiring. Get a complete kit with pigtail plug.

//RF

[UATahoe]

The switch in the cab will remain the same though right? The kit I saw came with a pigtail and a toggle switch but I would rather keep the in cab switch stock. Also, do you think this will be necessary? I am only planning to run the system at 18 psi and replacing the stock injectors with a set of the higher flowing police car injectors.
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[wyattglock]

Originally Posted by rfmaster

Pollack switches can handle up to 65 PSI per the data sheet.

http://products.pollakaftermarket.co...-valve/42-159?

Happy New Year
//RF

That's good to know. I had never looked that up. Thanks RF!
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