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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: Trevor P on September 26, 2004, 03:20:52 PM

Title: Fuel Pumps
Post by: Trevor P on September 26, 2004, 03:20:52 PM: What are some of you guys running for elect. fuel pumps, and regulators? What seems to be the hot setup? Any info on brand, fitting location etc. is helpful.
Title: Fuel Pumps
Post by: James Buchan on September 26, 2004, 05:23:33 PM: I run a rotary from airspeed 3.5PSI no reg needed. I have it under the gas tank on the passenger side running via 3/8\" S/S Line front to back.
Title: Fuel Pumps
Post by: Trevor P on September 26, 2004, 05:32:01 PM: Thanks James. Is it fairly quite when running?
Title: Fuel Pumps
Post by: Shane on September 26, 2004, 09:24:19 PM: It is very quiet ;)
Title: Fuel Pumps
Post by: James Buchan on September 26, 2004, 10:33:38 PM: You can't hear it over the engine, but you can sorta hear it prior to start. I've mounted it using an aluminum stand with rubber grommets between the pan and the stand and again between the pump and the stand. I am pulling my front end out in a week or so, I'll click some pics for you.
Title: Fuel Pumps
Post by: jim martin on September 27, 2004, 12:14:05 AM: fuel pump brand/size is in the end depended on the vehicles use/needs.
as well as the line size required.
what is the main uses of the car ?
just stay away from holley red /blue pumps ,they are noisey and unreliable and don't like continues use in a dead head regulator set-up.
Title: Fuel Pumps
Post by: Trevor P on September 27, 2004, 06:04:16 PM: Thanks James & Jim. It will be a street/strip car. Will be driven on the highway/freeway, and around town, and taken to the strip when I feel like stomping V8's B) 2332 with IDA's and opted to run the new 3/8 fuel line.

That would be great if you could provide some pics James,...thanks!
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: Russ on May 21, 2008, 10:44:59 PM: Quote from: James Buchan on September 26, 2004, 05:23:33 PM
I run a rotary from airspeed 3.5PSI no reg needed. I have it under the gas tank on the passenger side running via 3/8\" S/S Line front to back.
james how were you able to get a tight fir on the pump??
i have a 3/8 line but the pump is like 1/4,i have a leak coming from there just curious if you stepped the line down a bit or just cranked the clamp down on the plastic inlet/outlet?
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: James Buchan on May 27, 2008, 01:28:58 PM: Yes I used an adapter, cant remember what brand but I think it was an Earls...
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: James Buchan on May 27, 2008, 01:31:05 PM: Oh hey - I just thought of something I have a few 1/4" puch on to NPT fittings, that would work well for you, come grab one!
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: RoadRunner on May 27, 2008, 01:35:10 PM: I think he got it figured out ;)
but we lost a bunch of gas first :'(
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: James Buchan on May 27, 2008, 01:37:18 PM: K - I have a few though if it didnt work out.
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: RoadRunner on May 27, 2008, 01:47:08 PM: THanks James!
Your house is like one stop shopping for parts these days egh?

Why aren't more people shopping in your garage??? :D
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: James Buchan on May 27, 2008, 03:42:01 PM: LOL yes - almost twenty years of accumalation adds up! If I had more room I would have waaaaay more from over the years for sure!
Title: Re: Fuel Pumps
Post by: Hotrodvw1 on August 28, 2008, 10:08:42 PM: I run a Carter style 1-4.5psi elec pump, w/ 3/8" SS hardline and ss braided flex and it's regulated..........works like a champ. ;)