big block fuel pump selection
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by gavanm01
Still working on the 454 stroker and need advice for a fuel pump. Any suggestions are appreciated.
I am certainly NOT a fan of mechanical pumps. After having 2 or them rupture and fill the motor oil with gas I refuse to run one. Check with George, he had a similiar problem with the pump diaphram rupturing and pumping the crankcase full.
I run twin high pressure holley electric pumps mounted right below the tank. Twin pumps because I always have a spare if one packs it in. I do run them on seperate switches and most of the time only run one.
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Originally Posted by Solid LT1
Put in a lightweight fuel pump pushrod and run a Carter NASCAR series big block pump. You will be fine with this set-up on your Vette.
Switching to EFI, I've already installed an Aeromotive A1000 electric pump, a mini regulator and the braided hoses... Was planning to remove the old fuel-pump in a week or two, and... either toss it, or give it to a "needy cause..."
After all, it's a used piece, not worth a hell of a lot... but it IS new, and nothing's wrong with it.
If you want it....? Drop me a PM.
Last edited by breathial; Mar 11, 2006 at 03:30 AM.
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
Originally Posted by GDaina
Nothing wrong with a stock fuel pump, tried and true. Electric pumps fail as do mechanical pumps
In the last 10 years I have not had a fail on either the vet or the mustang but again I still would want dual pumps.
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Norval, that's a sweet looking engine and a sweeter looking dog on your post, but I'm slowing running out of $$ on my stroker project and breathial may be the answer from the motor gods to what I need. Breathial, I sent you a pm; looking forward to hearing from you. 
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From: Taylor Michigan
All you need is a good mechanical pump and you cannot go wrong. Just make sure it`s for a BB, as the SB pumps look almost identical. Electric pumps are pushers and should be mounted as near to the tank as possible to work correctly and requires more changes than necessary. Use the L72 or L88 mechanical pump. 
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From: In Dreams There Is Truth Ohio
Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
when a mechanical pump fails it can pump the motor full of fuel.
