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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:54 PM
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Anyone know the flow rate (gph) for the stock fuel pump for a '79? It appears the same pump was used 77-81, so if any one has a flow rate for those years, I'd appreciate it.
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I believe it's 7-1/2 to 9, corvette central has one @ 6 (mechanical that is ) good luck. ED
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I believe it's 7-1/2 to 9, corvette central has one @ 6 (mechanical that is ) good luck. ED
That would be the pressure, not the flow rate.

I don't know off hand, but if I were to guess, I'd say 50-60 gph.
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Thanks guys, I was hoping it is 30 gph or higher.

I'm looking to use a stock fuel pump to feed a ZZ4 since the pump that came with the turn key package does not have a port to run the return line to the gas tank, and I'm trying to avoid re-engineering the fuel system plumbing.
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Originally Posted by bashcraft
That would be the pressure, not the flow rate.

I don't know off hand, but if I were to guess, I'd say 50-60 gph.

Must have been thinking and not reading
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