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Limit of stock fuel pump
Aussie - January 23rd, 2013 at 10:45 AM

Where does the limit sit with a stock fuel pump before needing to step up to an electric one? Would assume it is a combination of capacity/power output and intended use? Any rules of thumb?


HappyDaze - January 23rd, 2013 at 11:50 AM

My rule of thumb would be......stock fuel pump, stock engine.


SuperOwen - January 23rd, 2013 at 11:58 AM

Intended use does affect what you can get away with, i.e. if you only potter around the streets with short blasts the stocker might be usable on a 150hp engine, take that same car down the long straight at a circuit or strip and you might starve it by the end. Some guys manage to run them in 12sec street cars but thats really pushing it I think. If you do replace it make sure your regulator is suitable and the replacement pump is actually an upgrade. The CB ones are ok I believe.
Also if you really need a bigger pump you probably need bigger lines as well. My 2c anyway :)


ian.mezz - January 23rd, 2013 at 02:08 PM

ok on 1916 , twin webbers stock fuel line.


Klaus - January 25th, 2013 at 06:51 PM

run the 2110 in the dc with a stock pump (new)with dual 44's and it loves fuel and yet to run lean


Joel - January 25th, 2013 at 08:22 PM

Dunno why people are so scared of stock pumps.
Plenty of folks out there running IDAs and stock pumps.

Classic example is Glenn Rings 2180, pumping out 200ponies with 48IDAs on a stock pump for decades.


matberry - January 25th, 2013 at 10:22 PM

My old 2332 with IDA's made 141 rwhp with a stock pump. Neer noticed any prolems but I ended up converting to electric to clean up the installation


Aussie - March 30th, 2013 at 07:57 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by matberry
My old 2332 with IDA's made 141 rwhp with a stock pump. Neer noticed any prolems but I ended up converting to electric to clean up the installation


Interesting - thats a good number :no:

I like the idea of a stock pump for simplicity/reliability. Dont like the added wiring required on an electric one. Making sure cut off/prime etc still works and its safe.

Are there any mods required to the fuel tank to prevent vacuum when using larger lines and/or elec pump?