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Tech Talk => Engine Mechanical / Electrical => Topic started by: boscoooo on June 11, 2013, 09:24:54 AM

Title: Fuel pump question
Post by: boscoooo on June 11, 2013, 09:24:54 AM

I'm leaving in about 30 min to the river an my fuel pumps dead can I just run a cheep automotive replacement or do I have run some thing that's a higher output

Title: Re: Fuel pump question
Post by: Your Mom on June 11, 2013, 09:47:32 AM

Stock motor at least 4-5psi and 35-40gph.

Title: Re: Fuel pump question
Post by: boscoooo on June 11, 2013, 09:50:06 AM

It's got a mild cam in it also

Title: Re: Fuel pump question
Post by: Your Mom on June 11, 2013, 09:56:17 AM

I have a carter mech thats 5-6 1/2psi and 42gph on my new 466 with mild cam/850 holley dp and its running fine.

Title: Re: Fuel pump question
Post by: ka0tyk on June 11, 2013, 10:37:47 AM

Pep boys in long beach sells holley and carter pumps.  Check around...

Title: Re: Fuel pump question
Post by: el mojado on June 12, 2013, 10:21:42 AM

My cheap ass Mr Gasket pump lasted longer than my brand new Holley blue pump. Use a relay and prefilter it. I am getting about 6-7 psi. Stock 454 with intake upgrade. Boat didn't notice the difference. 58 mph.

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