KBell BAP question
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Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno Ca
KBell BAP question
Can anyone please tell me which BAP I will need for a STS TT with #42 injectors running around 550 rwhp @5 psi?
They sell a 20 amp model or a 40 amp.
Thanks,
They sell a 20 amp model or a 40 amp.
Thanks,
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Why would you need a BAP at all? How much power are you trying to make. I'm making 600+ rwhp without one. Just bigger injectors and a Racetronix pump.
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Hi : the 20 amp will work with the stock pump. It is not much more money for the 40 amp. If you ever go up in pump size you may need something bigger than the 20 amp. Unfortunately I have been there, pay the few extra bucks now, and you don't have to change it out later, if you ever go to a bigger pump
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From: San Bruno Ca
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Why would you need a BAP at all? How much power are you trying to make. I'm making 600+ rwhp without one. Just bigger injectors and a Racetronix pump.
Mark
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Thanks for all the replies!
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Originally Posted by Scubanme
Which is better to run, a up grade in tank pump, or a BAP?
Thanks for all the replies!
Thanks for all the replies!
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Carl, if you are just looking for up to 650 rwhp, an intank Walbro and better guage harness will suit you just fine. I have many 35,000+ miles on mine.
Remember to change the fuel filter out about every 10,000 miles. These tend to go bad.
Remember to change the fuel filter out about every 10,000 miles. These tend to go bad.
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Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
Carl, if you are just looking for up to 650 rwhp, an intank Walbro and better guage harness will suit you just fine. I have many 35,000+ miles on mine.
Remember to change the fuel filter out about every 10,000 miles. These tend to go bad.
Remember to change the fuel filter out about every 10,000 miles. These tend to go bad.
At this power level, you need a fuel system guarantees delivery. A BAP plus the LPE in-tank will be adequate - add a RaceTronics harness to ensure a minimum voltage drop.
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Originally Posted by CharlieTuner@AandACorvette
No, that's not good advice. 650 RWHP requires more that any in-tank Walbo pump can reliably supply.
At this power level, you need a fuel system guarantees delivery. A BAP plus the LPE in-tank will be adequate - add a RaceTronics harness to ensure a minimum voltage drop.
At this power level, you need a fuel system guarantees delivery. A BAP plus the LPE in-tank will be adequate - add a RaceTronics harness to ensure a minimum voltage drop.
Exactly. That is what I've got!
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Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
Has worked well for me, LPE, 21stCM, Thunder Racing as well as Racetronix(in fact on their site). BAP just adds to the equation.
Yes, it adds up to reliably supporting 650 RWHP.
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I should call them and tell them to cancel their 2 yr/24,000 warranty? My friends cars are still running without BAP's just fine for years.
However, I do see your point and yes it is close to the edge of the engineering. Let's call the BAP additional engineering insurance for the sake of arguement.
However, I do see your point and yes it is close to the edge of the engineering. Let's call the BAP additional engineering insurance for the sake of arguement.
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From: This city NEVER sleeps! Frank's back yard!
Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
Has worked well for me, LPE, 21stCM, Thunder Racing as well as Racetronix(in fact on their site). BAP just adds to the equation.
Funny - my car came from LPE, and they installed the in tank and BAP on all packages with turbos. Even on my bro's magnuson, they install a BAP.
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Then I say they have done some different. That's is. Because they are not my bro's Magnussens. One of which, I am helping one sell right now. I also could say Carl, needs our 1,000+ rwhp fuel system, so he feels very safe, but he does not.
Quick, I better tell that guy doing 770rwhp with only a 255, custom lines and rails, no BAP, he can't do it. lol
Quick, I better tell that guy doing 770rwhp with only a 255, custom lines and rails, no BAP, he can't do it. lol
Last edited by #001 2001 Z06; Nov 24, 2005 at 03:53 PM.
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Originally Posted by CharlieTuner@AandACorvette
No, that's not good advice. 650 RWHP requires more that any in-tank Walbo pump can reliably supply.
At this power level, you need a fuel system guarantees delivery. A BAP plus the LPE in-tank will be adequate - add a RaceTronics harness to ensure a minimum voltage drop.
At this power level, you need a fuel system guarantees delivery. A BAP plus the LPE in-tank will be adequate - add a RaceTronics harness to ensure a minimum voltage drop.
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From: Valencia Ca
Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
I should call them and tell them to cancel their 2 yr/24,000 warranty? My friends cars are still running without BAP's just fine for years.
Originally Posted by #001 2001 Z06
However, I do see your point and yes it is close to the edge of the engineering. Let's call the BAP additional engineering insurance for the sake of arguement.