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Old 04-10-2008, 09:24 AM   #1
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what am i looking for when i get a electric fuel pump

It will be sending fuel to a 600 cfm holley carb. what am i looking for? what do i need to steer clear of? suggested brands? regulator size? max/min psi? any other goodies ill need?
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Old 04-10-2008, 04:26 PM   #2
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Re: what am i looking for when i get a electric fuel pump

My first suggestion is "don't" for a street engine.

After that, there's plenty of documentation on the manufacturer's websites on fuel system design.

http://www.holley.com/data/TechServi...ech%20Info.pdf
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Re: what am i looking for when i get a electric fuel pump

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My first suggestion is "don't" for a street engine.

After that, there's plenty of documentation on the manufacturer's websites on fuel system design.

http://www.holley.com/data/TechServi...ech%20Info.pdf
its more of a, i gatta thing. im using a newer 350 block with no provision for a manual fuel pump. thanks for the link ill check it out.
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Re: what am i looking for when i get a electric fuel pump

Ah, I'm with you.

The biggest decision is if you're going to "deadhead" the pump (no return) or add a return as there isn't one on our trucks. If deadheading, you need to pick a pump that's made for that.

The second issue is wiring - it's important to have an oil pressure switch.

It'll take a while to get the details worked out, but it's not that big of a deal. It isn't cheap, unfortunately
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Re: what am i looking for when i get a electric fuel pump

the p.o. moved the tank to under the bed, mabee the tank thats under there has a return line already. ill have to check that out.
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Old 04-11-2008, 04:42 AM   #6
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Re: what am i looking for when i get a electric fuel pump

I run carter street pumps that put out 5-9psi I believe. I ran a holley deadhead regulator for a couple years then converted it to return style and fabbed up a return line. Helps keep the pump cooler which I needed in 110* phoenix summers. I set the pressure at about 5.5-6psi for the edelbrocks and 7-9psi for holleys.
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