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Old Sep 30, 2004 | 10:54 PM
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Hey folks, got all the stuff for my TPI/LT1 conversion except for the fuel pump... Trying to decide which one to get.... I'm looking at this one on Summit... Tell me what you guys think. http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...25239&x=17&y=8

It's an external inline Vortech unit, max 40gph/155lph, 90psi... I'm thinking I need a pump that flows more then that, but I can't find a good one. Anybody have any ideas??? I think I want at least a 60gph/220lph fuel pump with at least 45psi...

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I used a 82 sending unit with 90's LT1 pump and it worked great with the tpi. Still working with the LS1 also.
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Did the 82 sending unit and 90's LT1 pump fit together? Also, did this setup fit in your stock tank?
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Yea, easy as 1..2..3. we do this swa on CFI's all the time when the original pumps crap out
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Old Oct 1, 2004 | 08:51 AM
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Yes to all, the only change will be to the hose size and adding a connector and tail to the pump. The newer pump has a different electrical pulg than the 82. You will spend more time attaching hoses to the sending unit.

Also, there is no pump noise at all.
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