Well, I was on the phone with HRC for a while becuase of my Cartach FPR being crappy and rising too much. They say the Cartach that comes with the Stage 1/2 kits is CALIBRATED for stock injectors, NOT LARGER. Even though they "say" it can go down to 5:1, 8:1, etc. rate, it CANNOT. My problem is that my fuel pressure us set to 20-22psi @ idle, but when I hit 0in/Hg, the pressure is up to 47-50psi. NOT GOOD. They suggested going BACK to stock injectors for 10psi and I'll be fine. So, upgrading to a S-FMU and using larger injectors witha different disk is the ONLY way to use larger injectors and a rising rate FPR (unless you go stand alone, EIC, Muga Squirt, etc).

Now, for the "fun", interesting news. I got them to tell me what the new Stage 3/4 fuel system is, you're NOT gonna be happy. For those of you that have upgraded to the Vortech S-FMU and larger injectors, KEEP IT. HRC's "new and improved" fuel system is this: either 30 or 36lb injectors and a "recalibrated" FPR. THAT'S IT! This is what we've been waiting for? WTF?!?! I'm NOT impressed. This further pushes me to the 034EIC route.

So, to get my car running better and not blowing black smoke, I'm considering going BACK to my stock injectors, lowering my boost to 8-10psi (for the time being), building up my 8-injector setup, and then tuning for 12-15psi. Ugh, what a headache! But yeah, for those of you anxious for the HRC setup, consider yourself informed/warned. I hope I haven't let a cat out of the bag, but I just thought yall would want to know what to expect. Enjoy!

96 Indy Red Dodge Avenger I4 5spd
225.7whp/227.2wtq @ 10psi, currently running 12-14psi.
HRC Stage III turbo setup
JE 8.8:1 pistons
Eagle rods
block bored .020" over
GReddy FMIC w/ custom piping
1G crushed BOV
SPEC Stage 3 clutch
2.5" DP, 2.5" high flow cat, 3" ERT catback w/ Magnaflow muffler and 3" tip.
much much more...