Stock Fuel Pump or Aftermarket

[tripower]

What fuel pump are you guys using that will support 450 + HP? I was thinking of rebuilding one of my stock fuel pumps and wondered if it would keep up? Any thoughts...

 

[Don Jacks]

Iwouldnt trust a stock fuel pump that far.JMO

 

[models916]

I use this Carter on the Street.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-...Accessories&hash=item2eb620e992#ht_1744wt_762

 

[yellow wagon]

I will be using the Edelbrock pump. Regulated for use with their carbs. Should provide plenty of fuel

 

[models916]

I always swap out the stock needle and seat on the Carter Edelbrock AFB carbs. They sell a Heavy Duty Off Road needle and seat that seems to seal better if the pressure is sometimes higher than spec.

 

[BSL409]

I use this Carter on the Street.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-...Accessories&hash=item2eb620e992#ht_1744wt_762

I'm also using this pump 500+ HP Works great

 

[tripower]

I'm also using this pump 500+ HP Works great

Will the stock 3X2 line work with this pump?

 

[models916]

1/4 pipe threads on the pump. You need a pipe to flare adapter.

 

[GasNOil]

For a stock appearing pump, carter also makes this:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRT-M3120/

120gph. I use it on a 484HP stroker motor and looks stock while working great!

 

[Fathead Racing]

You can't go wrong with a Carter street/strip pump. Problems arise when you want to keep things stock looking under the hood. HP pumps usually produce more psi than a needle and seat can handle! Using a HP pump would only be needed, even up to a 500 hp engine, if you were running at the strip. For a big HP street engine a stock carter pump producing 5 to 7 psi with at least 100 gals an hour would suffice.

 

[tripower]

For a stock appearing pump, carter also makes this:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRT-M3120/

120gph. I use it on a 484HP stroker motor and looks stock while working great!

That is not the correct pump for the stock look. The one the models posted is more the stock looking pump and the one I chose.

 

[GasNOil]

If it indeed has 8psi of pressure, you may have trouble holding that back with a stock needle and seat without a regulator. The pump I listed checks in at 5.5psi and work greats without.

 

[tripower]

If it indeed has 8psi of pressure, you may have trouble holding that back with a stock needle and seat without a regulator. The pump I listed checks in at 5.5psi and work greats without.

Well I hope I don't have to use a regulator. I don't think Models or Brian are. I just want it to look as close to original as possible and the Carter seems to fit the ticket in looks and runabilty....

 

[GasNOil]

Right on. Carters are pressure sensitive for sure. Never tried the heavy-duty needle and seats... might have to.

 

[models916]

Here is what I use. Not sure if they are needed, but I use them every time.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-1465/

 

[62impala409]

Here is what I use. Not sure if they are needed, but I use them every time.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EDL-1465/

Those off road needle and seat assys. won't tolerate any more pressure than the stock ones. Those little spring inserts are used to keep the needles from jiggling off the seat when bouncing around off road. Any pressure over 6 psi will cause the carb. to overfill. I have had several discussions with Edelbrock tech. over this issue. Leo

 

[petepedlar]

I just put the Carter on my Impala and at the same time I put a pressure gauge on the fuel line.......... 8 PSI. I don't seem to notice any leakage when I shut the engine off...... yet. I know the Edelbrock is supposed to be 5 - 6 PSI.......... Not sure what I should do with it ?????????

Dave

 

[tripower]

I just put the Carter on my Impala and at the same time I put a pressure gauge on the fuel line.......... 8 PSI. I don't seem to notice any leakage when I shut the engine off...... yet. I know the Edelbrock is supposed to be 5 - 6 PSI.......... Not sure what I should do with it ?????????

Dave

Well my engine builder says I should be okay up to 8 PSI. Sure hope so.

 

[62impala409]

My problems were a slight flooding when I hit the brakes and a rich idle. I even set the floats a little lower then Edelbrocks specs. I am now running a return fuel line with a metered orifice like the '63/'64 cars. Leo

 

[models916]

Hmmm, never a problem after switching to the off road n&s. I always put them in on rebuilds I do. The roads in Chicago are pretty close to off road.