Push or Pull? Which way would you install?, Holley Electric Blue |
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Push or Pull? Which way would you install?, Holley Electric Blue |
computers4kids |
Jul 27 2008, 10:15 AM
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I have a Holley blue electric fuel pump that I would like to install in my 75 v-8 conversion. I am trying to decide the best location to install it.
Choice 1: Install it near the stock location up front in the trunk mounting it on the wall that encloses the gas tank facing inward towards the trunk for easy accessibility. Gravity fed from tank and regulated up front also so the lines going back to the carb are only pressurized to 5lbs. Wiring is already there. + easy install and wiring is already there - lines pressurized length of car + cooler in front trunk, even with radiator, than engine compartment Choice 2: Install it in the engine compartment somewhere on the passenger side. The pump would be gravity fed the length of the car and then pressurized and regulated in the engine bay. I would have to run a wire for to power it up. + gravity fed so lines are not under pressure in tunnel - not sure if pump will work as well trying to pull rather than push - hotter in engine compartment What would be the better approach? Thanks Attached image(s) |
computers4kids |
Jul 27 2008, 11:48 AM
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Love these little cars! Group: Members Posts: 2,443 Joined: 11-June 05 From: Port Townsend, WA Member No.: 4,253 Region Association: None |
OK...up front was my first choice, but this tip on Holley's website has me thinking a bit.
If the pump is up front in the trunk and I put the regulator in the engine bay (like the tip says) I have a question. If I set the regulator to 5 lbs, obiviously on the carb side the pressure will be 5lbs, but what about the side between the fuel pump and regulator...won't that be pressure up to yang? Or does both the pump side and regulator side balance to 5lb. You tell I'm a noobie at this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Also, if the pump only has an inlet and outlet, how can I plumb it so the fuel recirculates. I like the idea for many reasons. |
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