Thanks Ron.
From what you're saying, it sounds like 150gph should be more than
enough. The BG280 is probably overkill. I was thinking about using a
regulator with a bypass, so these kits might not be the way to go. It
looks like they come with a basic 2-port regulator.
What about brands? Any opinions on which have the best reliability? Or
brands to stay away from?
Thanks,
Matt
At 09:27 AM 2/27/2006, Ron Zeppin wrote:
I come from a drag racing background... It's always been thought that too
much is ok... you get yourself a pump that puts out more than you think
you'll need...
like say a Comp140 Mallory pump, or something similar, then regulate your
pressure up near the carb.
Not using enough of a pump will kill you... I'd bought a big block camaro
many moons ago and had run it at the drags before I'd done
really even given it a good going over just to see where I was... every
pass, the motor just fell on it's face at about 1000ft...
turns out the guy had put some $30 electric pump on it and it couldn't
keep up... bowls were dry at 1000ft...
As far as line size... I'd always run -8 from the tank/pump to the
regulator, then -6 to the carb. Supply was never an issue, even running
up to 600hp...One thing to note though...we never ran the single inlet
that splits to the dual feed on our Holleys... we ran two separate
lines from the regulator, one to each bowl...I think at some point, those
single/dual inlets will become a restriction.
Ron
Matthew Post wrote:
Along the same lines as Larry's question. What brands of electric fuel
pumps do you guys use? How do I determine the gph required for my engine
(460hp+/-)?
I came across complete kits at summit and at scoggin dickey. Do you guys
think these are a good value for someone needing the complete system from
tank to carb?
http://www.sdpc2000.com/catalog/3217/products/154233/BG280-1x4-Fuel-System-Kit.htm
http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=aeromotive&searchinresults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp
<http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=aeromotive&searchinresults=false&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp>Thanks!
Matt
At 04:43 PM 2/26/2006, Larry Shouse wrote:
I'm getting ready to run new fuel line from tank to my mechanical fuel
pump (Holley 110gph) to carb. Any suggestions concerning type of fuel
lines to use, and what you are using to filter your fuel and placement
of filter(s) would be appreciated.
Also, is anybody out there insulating the fuel line coming up to the carb?
Thanks,
Larry Shouse