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bigmack 07-29-2009 05:01 PM

fuel pump
 
what size fuel pump should i be running on my car, it runs high 10's low 11 seconds but i'm getting a stumble sometimes around the 1/8 mile marker. i'm running a holley blue now do you think it's to small. thanks for your help. mack.

FullTimeRacing 07-29-2009 05:51 PM

I've ben running the blue forever,1/2 inch line ,as fast as 10.70 and 7000 rpm.

No problems

bigmack 07-29-2009 06:19 PM

i'm running 5/8 line from pump to regulator then 1/2 inch from reg to cool can then to carb do you think that's hurting anything.

FullTimeRacing 07-29-2009 06:31 PM

5/8 what are you using a garden hose,,,,Just kidding.

there are people on here that are more knowledgable than me on this subject,there is a science to it,but I would look at carb or ignition.JMO

bigmack 07-29-2009 06:38 PM

lol.. yea i got a deal on the #12 braided hose so i used it.

OneBadGMC 07-29-2009 06:48 PM

If it's holding good fuel pressure going through the traps, then it's just fine.

bigmack 07-29-2009 06:56 PM

that's something eles i need to know where should you hook the fuel guage up at the regulator after the regulator or what.

FullTimeRacing 07-29-2009 07:01 PM

carb side of the reg.you cant do anything without knowing the fuel pressure!

chevyfireball 07-29-2009 11:13 PM

I ditched my Holley and chucked in a BG400. Never had a prob in my Camaro.

fullspeed383 07-30-2009 02:05 PM

what kind of fuel pressure you run with your bg400 and camaro.

mopar1962 07-30-2009 02:37 PM

Ditch the 5/8th line,its too big,on accelleration it may be hindering fuel flow......

MEMRACING62 07-30-2009 02:43 PM


Originally Posted by mopar1962
Ditch the 5/8th line,its too big,on accelleration it may be hindering fuel flow......

WHAT!!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: YOU ARE SOOOOOOOO! WRONG!

mopar1962 07-30-2009 03:05 PM

when the cars moving forward the fuel may be moving backwards due to the larger size of the hose reducing pressure, but hey, to each their own, 5/8s line on a 10.90 car? new to me.....

mopar1962 07-30-2009 03:12 PM

blue pump pressure will drop with the 5/8s line,not powerful enough.my last comment,

wmeabates 07-30-2009 03:23 PM

A 5/8 fuel line running from the back to the front of the car has a lot of fuel in it that under hard acceleration the weight of the fuel will make the fuel pump see more pressure than is at the regulator.


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