Fuel system
09-30-2018, 08:33 PM
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Fuel system
Im swapping to the LS1 tank. Looking at fuel pump opions. Walbro just cane out with a 525lph. This is an old school 355 with a S480. Any thoughts or other ideas?
09-30-2018, 09:56 PM
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Re: Fuel system
Looking more and more at duals.. probably 450’s after doing some more research
10-01-2018, 09:07 AM
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Re: Fuel system
Pump gas 93. My goal is 700 at the tires for this engine. But I’m working on a LS stroker for when it let loose. I have a habit of going overkill. Lol.
10-01-2018, 09:28 AM
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Re: Fuel system
I saw walbro now has a 525 also. I had plans on running the 2nd pump on a Hobbs switch.
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10-03-2018, 11:46 PM
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If you are going to drive on the street daily the cheaper, 'smarter', quieter option is try to get a pair of cheaper, smaller pumps that will use less current while only 1 is operating, and will produce less heat in the fuel. The smaller pumps usually have anti-drainback (check valves) which promote daily driving activities whereas the 1-big walbro pumps do not (they need to prime from scratch before you start as the fuel tends to drain back to the tank after time). It will also be quieter (depends how quiet your engine is if you notice). Another big factor is how easy the pumps are to access, in some applications the tank is extremely easy to open and swap pumps around, making it less of a chore to try new things.
On the other hand, 2-pumps can be tedious and nightmarish to install if you are not a fuel system junky and familiar with the system works. If you are not up the challenge of running two pumps and are more of the 'keep it simple' (I prefer simple myself) then 1 pump to do the job seems like the best deal even if it comes with some additional drawbacks (heat and current draw). I Would probably try measuring the fuel temperature if I was really worried about it to determine if it was a problem or not, definitely don't just blindly assume it stays cool after 2 hours of run time.
On the other hand, 2-pumps can be tedious and nightmarish to install if you are not a fuel system junky and familiar with the system works. If you are not up the challenge of running two pumps and are more of the 'keep it simple' (I prefer simple myself) then 1 pump to do the job seems like the best deal even if it comes with some additional drawbacks (heat and current draw). I Would probably try measuring the fuel temperature if I was really worried about it to determine if it was a problem or not, definitely don't just blindly assume it stays cool after 2 hours of run time.
10-04-2018, 12:08 AM
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Re: Fuel system
The 255 is the only pump I know of that keeps the venturi tube. Lonnies sells a 'double pumper' that fits inside the 4th gen bucket. Go larger and you have to cut open the bucket. 4th gen tank is just a vast cavity with no baffling. The venturi and bucket is your friend.
10-07-2018, 04:27 AM
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Re: Fuel system
will the stock feed an return line be ok with a 450 pump ? where can i get a a intank walbro 450 pump for a 88 iroc ?
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10-08-2018, 12:38 AM
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http://walbrofuelpumps.com/450lph-wa...f90000267.html
will this work for 93 octane to ?
will this work for 93 octane to ?
10-08-2018, 06:53 PM
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Re: Fuel system
im no expert but I had asked a similar question here last year when i upgraded to my 340 lph pump which will eventually be feeding a 550 hp NA engine along with a 200 wet shot.
I decided to go with a -8an feed line and a -6 return line along with the proper fittings.
i did this for peace of mind and because I was dropping the tank anyways to do the pump and wiring upgrade.
10-08-2018, 07:30 PM
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Re: Fuel system
There’s ppl pushing 1000 at the wheel with 3/8 feed and 5/16 return
10-19-2018, 01:01 PM
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Re: Fuel system
I'm running dual 450s in an LS1 tank. If I just have one pump on, it runs out of fuel around 10 pounds of boost. I'm calculating the dual 450s are good for about 1000 at the flywheel.
10-20-2018, 04:41 AM
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Re: Fuel system
thanks 89 ******bird . i was under the impression one would be good for 600 hp
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