Theoben Rapid Forum

Hi KevG, I've an FAC mk1 rapid 7 and wanted to go regulated with 30/40ft if possible. Can you give me a shout if possible and let me know what you can do.

Thanks

don't do regs for fac mk1 sorry Richard m8,only sub 12ftlbs.
kevG

Ok thanks, is there anywhere that does FAC regulator for the mk1?

The only way is probably an external Lane reg, there not the prettiest thou.

Several versions of ' mk1' requiring more than just a reg.

If its a Rapid 7, the smaller fastflow porting and block volume (as the inlet plenum is shallower) will be limiting issues.
Will need a shortcore reg, a pre-chamber extension, ideally a short body valve to claw back an extra cc.and porting.
Pushind hard you might get 32-33fpe with 18s.

A mk1 with Gamo trigger  '99-2000 onwards marked 'Theoben Rapid systems'' has the mk2s deeper inlet plenum but still has small porting.
IDK about a mk1/mk2 square front/slab sided FAC block with Sporter trigger ??
Again don't know if those have the later 7x0.75 threaded barrel location screw and thru-porting? .

The latest mk1-essentially a fast flow mk2 in ambi stock.will take a reg but 40fpe would still require some extra volume, custom reg and valve.

The Ebay shortcore 'R7/MK1' regs won't work properly  in the standard Rapid 7 early mk1 block- the port is blocked by the reg.
Quality and reliability is very hit and miss, I have two that kept failing at FAC pressures.