advise!!!
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From: pueblo co
advise!!!
so i am going to buy some upgrades here pretty soon and would like your advise on what to get
i have a 2003 Z06, ECS S/C setup, with racetronix fuel harness and BAP setup, 60lbs injector's fuel is stable at 60 psi i am happy. i am looking to add a meth kit and a fuel pump as well but i have no ideal what kind of fuel pump/kit to get, i have the later 03 model so i have the dreaded c5/6 fuel system ..yay..lol
i have a 2003 Z06, ECS S/C setup, with racetronix fuel harness and BAP setup, 60lbs injector's fuel is stable at 60 psi i am happy. i am looking to add a meth kit and a fuel pump as well but i have no ideal what kind of fuel pump/kit to get, i have the later 03 model so i have the dreaded c5/6 fuel system ..yay..lol
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so i am going to buy some upgrades here pretty soon and would like your advise on what to get
i have a 2003 Z06, ECS S/C setup, with racetronix fuel harness and BAP setup, 60lbs injector's fuel is stable at 60 psi i am happy. i am looking to add a meth kit and a fuel pump as well but i have no ideal what kind of fuel pump/kit to get, i have the later 03 model so i have the dreaded c5/6 fuel system ..yay..lol
i have a 2003 Z06, ECS S/C setup, with racetronix fuel harness and BAP setup, 60lbs injector's fuel is stable at 60 psi i am happy. i am looking to add a meth kit and a fuel pump as well but i have no ideal what kind of fuel pump/kit to get, i have the later 03 model so i have the dreaded c5/6 fuel system ..yay..lol
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Probably better answered in the FI section, but just for funnies, get the Alky meth kit and an LPE fuel pump. The LPE is same as the Walbro 255. You can find the LPE on the auction site for about $150.
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I'm running the lpe with the boostapump and racetronics hardwire kit, and I have zero issues with my set up. I'm happy to keep my power at its current level.
At first I was running just the lpe pump and was making 630 at the wheels, everything was fine but my system was maxed out, after several months I added the boostapump and hardwire set up, the tune was adjusted and we were able to pick up an additional few ponies, ended up just under 650, and she runs awesome, I'm extremely satisfied with it.
At first I was running just the lpe pump and was making 630 at the wheels, everything was fine but my system was maxed out, after several months I added the boostapump and hardwire set up, the tune was adjusted and we were able to pick up an additional few ponies, ended up just under 650, and she runs awesome, I'm extremely satisfied with it.
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From: pueblo co
I'm running the lpe with the boostapump and racetronics hardwire kit, and I have zero issues with my set up. I'm happy to keep my power at its current level.
At first I was running just the lpe pump and was making 630 at the wheels, everything was fine but my system was maxed out, after several months I added the boostapump and hardwire set up, the tune was adjusted and we were able to pick up an additional few ponies, ended up just under 650, and she runs awesome, I'm extremely satisfied with it.
At first I was running just the lpe pump and was making 630 at the wheels, everything was fine but my system was maxed out, after several months I added the boostapump and hardwire set up, the tune was adjusted and we were able to pick up an additional few ponies, ended up just under 650, and she runs awesome, I'm extremely satisfied with it.
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Go with a UPP system it's cheap and it works and pretty much the same as everyone else but much cheaper. it doesn't kick on until you hit 3 or 5 psi( I forgot) so it's not running all the time..http://uppturbo.com/parts/upp-c5-fuel-system/.. The install is all plug and play and simple
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Go with a UPP system it's cheap and it works and pretty much the same as everyone else but much cheaper. it doesn't kick on until you hit 3 or 5 psi( I forgot) so it's not running all the time..http://uppturbo.com/parts/upp-c5-fuel-system/.. The install is all plug and play and simple
That is a fine kit for the money
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I made a little over 700 to the wheels with a 255 in tank pump, 60lb injectors, kenne bell bap, racetronix harness, and a dual nozzle alky kit... tune was meth reliant and duty cycle was 71% with no fuel pressure issues... I recently built a secondary fuel system consisting of an aeromotive a1000 just for peace of mind and to give me some growing room... there are so many ways to build a fuel system so look into them and decide which one you think would suit you best... I'm going to assume you already have longtubes and a cam?... if not those would be beneficial and you really don't need to touch much else on the stock motor to make big power... you might also consider making some drivetrain upgrades, tires, suspension, ugh it never ends!
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We've also recently upgraded to the new AEM 380LPH pump! Outflows BOTH the Walbro and the Bosch, and is listed as E85 compatible!
It's also less expensive than the Bosch, and only slightly more than the Walbro, so we've elected to swap all of our fuel systems to just use this pump exclusively.
CK
It's also less expensive than the Bosch, and only slightly more than the Walbro, so we've elected to swap all of our fuel systems to just use this pump exclusively.
CK
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I made a little over 700 to the wheels with a 255 in tank pump, 60lb injectors, kenne bell bap, racetronix harness, and a dual nozzle alky kit... tune was meth reliant and duty cycle was 71% with no fuel pressure issues... I recently built a secondary fuel system consisting of an aeromotive a1000 just for peace of mind and to give me some growing room... there are so many ways to build a fuel system so look into them and decide which one you think would suit you best... I'm going to assume you already have longtubes and a cam?... if not those would be beneficial and you really don't need to touch much else on the stock motor to make big power... you might also consider making some drivetrain upgrades, tires, suspension, ugh it never ends!
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gotcha, I was just curious... if you're gonna use the meth to make more power you probably don't have to touch the fuel system yet... meth will compensate for fuel, when they tune it they will add meth and decrease fuel so that might allow you to add another pound or 2 of boost, just depends how close you are to maxing it out with your current setup and power level... I would definitely go ahead and start off with a dual nozzle kit... you can order it without the map sensor that is normally supplied and that will about offset the cost of the dual nozzle upgrade... then you can just tap into the green wire on the map sensor on your intake manifold instead of running a separate map and vacuum line under the dash... so the install will be a little easier as well
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gotcha, I was just curious... if you're gonna use the meth to make more power you probably don't have to touch the fuel system yet... meth will compensate for fuel, when they tune it they will add meth and decrease fuel so that might allow you to add another pound or 2 of boost, just depends how close you are to maxing it out with your current setup and power level... I would definitely go ahead and start off with a dual nozzle kit... you can order it without the map sensor that is normally supplied and that will about offset the cost of the dual nozzle upgrade... then you can just tap into the green wire on the map sensor on your intake manifold instead of running a separate map and vacuum line under the dash... so the install will be a little easier as well
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I like the alky kit from Julio, that's probably the best one around... doesn't the aem use plastic lines?... that wouldn't be good over time if you are using 100% meth which it sounds like you will be doing if you are using it to make power... the alky kit uses stainless lines, my only gripe about that kit and it's a small one, is that the fittings could look nicer... the brass fittings just aren't very appealing to look at, I ended up swapping my nozzle holders out for devils own