Cummins Fuel Stop Plate
Increase Fuel Flow in your 12v Cummins
The Cummins fuel stop plate is a small plate found inside of the P1700 mechanical injection pump, which comes equipped on 12-valve Cummins engines. By changing the plate with a performance version, you can increase the volume of fuel that the P1700 pump can flow. This is a very versatile modification, which can provide performance increases in stock or modified trucks.
Also Known As:
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Fuel stop plate, Cummins fuel stop plate, fuel plate, P1700 fuel stop plate, cam plate, torque plate |
How it Works:
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The fuel stop plate, or torque plate, regulates fuel flow within the P1700 injection pump found on 1994-1998 12v Cummins engines. A modified plate increases fuel flow of the injection pump, thus increasing performance. |
Pros:
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- Inexpensive; great horsepower per dollar. |
Cons:
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- Requires disassembly of fuel pump. |
Possible Problems:
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- Too agressive of a fuel stop plate may cause EGT issues when used in conjuntion with inadequate turbocharger. |
Power Gains: (estimated) |
- 30-150 horsepower & 70-300 lb-ft of torque. |
Product Availability:
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1994 - 1998 5.9L 12v Cummins |
Additional Info:
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Fuel plates are usually categorized by numbers #12 through #5. The higher the number, the less agressive the fuel plate. Modification should be performed by qualified persons only to ensure proper installation. Get recommendations from manufacturer to properly match a fuel plate to your application. |
Cummins Fuel Plate
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