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vannatta20 12-18-2012 07:49 PM

My Efi tank solution
 
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Boyd's tank for 350$ plus a used ls1 pump for 35$ off eBay.

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vannatta20 12-18-2012 07:57 PM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
The ls1 pump assembly has a built in fuel regulator for a returnless fuel system. I removed it since my system had a return and used a basic 3/8 to 3/8 10$ fuel filter.
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Clyde65 12-18-2012 08:58 PM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
Check to see what pressure that ls1 pump puts out, for the Lsx, you need 58psi at the rails
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68GMCCustom 12-19-2012 12:01 AM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
my external setup has worked fine...but if/when it fails I've thought about doing something like this.

vannatta20 12-19-2012 12:57 AM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
My truck has a fuel regulator on the fuel rails. That's why I removed the fpr in the pump.
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coyotes33 12-19-2012 01:10 AM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
So you have a return style fuel rail? if so how do you have your fuel lines set up?

vannatta20 12-20-2012 11:08 PM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
Yes, I have a return from the fuel rail. I just run the return to the pump return. Pump feed to a cheap filter to the intake feed.
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coyotes33 12-20-2012 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by vannatta20 (Post 5769921)
Yes, I have a return from the fuel rail. I just run the return to the pump return. Pump feed to a cheap filter to the intake feed.
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Do you have a list of the items you used for it and any pics?
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vannatta20 11-23-2017 11:53 PM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
Dorman 800-075 that will be the feed 3/8 line
Dorman 800-074 5/16 return line
Dorman 800-075 5/16 fuel fittings
Dorman 800-082 3/8 Fuel Line Fitting
Motorcraft FG1083 Fuel Filter 3/8 push connect ( may be wrong its been awhile) also this is only a filter. it does not regulate fuel pressure
Spectra Premium TR7 Fuel Tank Lock Ring

Total is about 60$ so not bad for the parts listed above. The fuel system will cause the most headaches in a LS swap. Either spend big bucks for a aftermarket setup or piece together a OEM setup in my opinion. Anything else can be a gamble. I have had every external fuel pump fail. Not worth it. Every customer has had their external pumps fail within 6 months. I know some others have had better luck but it is not worth the headache and stress.

If you need a regulator for a none return system get this
WIX Filters - 33737

New AC delco Pump https://www.amazon.com/ACDelco-Assem...1%2C3937584011

71Charlie10 11-24-2017 01:21 PM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
thats exactly what im doing! i havent figured out how to install the factory locking ring yet. Can you post a close up picture of yours? How did you secure the locking ring?

thanksd

vannatta20 11-24-2017 01:33 PM

Re: My Efi tank solution
 
I don't have a pic but we just drilled and tapped the tank for small screws to hold the lock ring tight. The aluminum is thick enough. If it is stainless steel then that wont work.

71Charlie10 11-24-2017 01:40 PM

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i gotchya. thanks for getting back to me


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