Fuel Regulator,or inline pump

johnwb · 10-23-2005, 02:51 PM

Hows it goin',I am still working on changing my 4clylx to a 5.0,I ran into a question about fuel supply and was wondering if anyone had some advice? Should I use the pump in the tank and regulate it for the carb that I am using , or take the pump out and use a low pressure inline pump? thanks.

~The Jester~ · 10-23-2005, 07:38 PM

Ahhhh, my next student of fuel systems 101.

Get rid of the in tank pump, by an old school pickup. Nothing fancy needed for what you're doing. Buy a Holley Blue, and regulator, and you're good to go.

82 GT · 10-24-2005, 08:19 PM

I would advise against the Holley Blue pump if you're going to drive this on the street. They are waaay too loud!
I just recently installed one and I don't like it. I would recommend an electric one from Mallory instead of Holley.

Jester is a Jedi master when it comes to fuel systems so I would and have listened to what he says about them.
Sorry Bill, I hate the Holley Blue pumps. They might be ok for a race car but not a good choice for the street.
Unless, of course, this IS a race car you're building.......

Ieatcamaros · 10-25-2005, 04:27 AM

So, whaddya take for the blue pump?

johnwb · 10-27-2005, 11:11 AM

Thanks for the info ,I am planning on driving this next summer,I'm not arguing but why not use the factory pump that is in the tank now,My racing buddy has a Camaro that he done this with it works well.(for a camaro,lol).He has the factory pump in the tank with a holley inline regulator no noise and it will supply enough fuel to the carb.

~The Jester~ · 10-27-2005, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnwb

Thanks for the info ,I am planning on driving this next summer,I'm not arguing but why not use the factory pump that is in the tank now,My racing buddy has a Camaro that he done this with it works well.(for a camaro,lol).He has the factory pump in the tank with a holley inline regulator no noise and it will supply enough fuel to the carb.

It supplies fuel to the pump at around 35-60 PSI, and you need 7 max. Beats up your regulator in short order.

10-23-2005, 02:51 PM	#1
johnwb 88lx work in progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: canada Posts: 62	Fuel Regulator,or inline pump Hows it goin',I am still working on changing my 4clylx to a 5.0,I ran into a question about fuel supply and was wondering if anyone had some advice? Should I use the pump in the tank and regulate it for the carb that I am using , or take the pump out and use a low pressure inline pump? thanks.

10-23-2005, 07:38 PM	#2
~The Jester~ Rat Killer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cold ass Ohio Posts: 1,143	Re: Fuel Regulator,or inline pump Ahhhh, my next student of fuel systems 101. Get rid of the in tank pump, by an old school pickup. Nothing fancy needed for what you're doing. Buy a Holley Blue, and regulator, and you're good to go. __________________ d-Con Racing "Nothing fancy, just 347 inches of RAT POISON!" MICE need not apply.....

10-24-2005, 08:19 PM	#3
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Fuel Regulator,or inline pump I would advise against the Holley Blue pump if you're going to drive this on the street. They are waaay too loud! I just recently installed one and I don't like it. I would recommend an electric one from Mallory instead of Holley. Jester is a Jedi master when it comes to fuel systems so I would and have listened to what he says about them. Sorry Bill, I hate the Holley Blue pumps. They might be ok for a race car but not a good choice for the street. Unless, of course, this IS a race car you're building....... __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

10-25-2005, 04:27 AM	#4
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: Fuel Regulator,or inline pump So, whaddya take for the blue pump? __________________ The sig says it all.

10-27-2005, 11:11 AM	#5
johnwb 88lx work in progress Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: canada Posts: 62	Re: Fuel Regulator,or inline pump Thanks for the info ,I am planning on driving this next summer,I'm not arguing but why not use the factory pump that is in the tank now,My racing buddy has a Camaro that he done this with it works well.(for a camaro,lol).He has the factory pump in the tank with a holley inline regulator no noise and it will supply enough fuel to the carb.

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