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Old 02-11-2008, 10:00 PM
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Folks With the Carter P4070 "lift pump"

So who all is running it, for how long, and any issues? I went onto summitracing tonight, and it says its for a gas application, while the carter GP4389 is for diesel applications. I definetely want longevity, its a DD that gets 30-40k a year on it. Both seem to have the same info, just the GP4389 is techically for diesel use, and approximately $40 more. They both have the same picture aswell. So, whose got info?
 
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Old 02-11-2008, 10:12 PM
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I have been running it since i put my fuel system in, back in july of 06. Still pumping like it should.
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 09:52 AM
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I went with the 4594 instead of the 4070 because it had a slightly higher output pressure (couple of psi) and I couldn't get anyone to tell me that it would be a problem - exact same price, too.

Anyway, I've been running it since late summer and haven't had a single problem with it. I've got about 7-9K miles on it at this point.
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 09:54 AM
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Had mine too about the same amount of time as Kris. No problems. A little noisy even after adding vinyl gasket behind the mounting bracket.
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:10 AM
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I've been running it since last summer. No problems.
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:12 AM
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what exactly is the benefit of running the lift pump? conjunction with teh stock pump and pre pump filter to reduce strain on factory pump?
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 11:17 AM
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You got it, Nic. Really shouldn't be necessary if you have a healthy stock pump.

I chose to go that route myself because I over-engineer everything and had no data on the stocker (The Carter pump gave me some "suspenders" to go with my "belt"). Once I get my in-cab fuel pressure gauge hooked up, I'll get a better picture.
 
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No problems here. I installed the Carter 4070 lift pump and a Carter 74221 high pressure pump. I shimmed the FPR to 68psi. Little noise but that lets you know it's working. I just installed a Fuel Pressure gauge in the cab, solid 68 psi all the time.

I have about 40k miles on the set up so far. I have the Racor 500 FG turbine filter between the tank and the 4070.

Just to make sure all was working, I took the hose off the intake side of the HP pump and the little 4070 sends out a nice solid stream of fuel.
 
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Thanks for all the insight. Im glad to hear all the good about the 4070, Im just wondering if its worth the extra 40 for the GP4389, with a diesel rating, marine too I think it was. Glad to see some miles on the 4070 though, Id like it to last 50K+
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 05:28 PM
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Almost 2 years and around 80,000 miles on the 4070, no problems. You will hear it , though.
 
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It took me about 3-4 months to get to the point where I don't really notice mine any more... until I stop and listen for it.
 
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I've got about 14k on mine. No issues. You really do get use to the noise it makes. Very apparent when you first install, now I don't notice it unless I listen for it. I bought a second one to feed my aux tank to primary tank. Just need to hook it all up. TIME TIME TIME.
 
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You will hear it , though.
Very true. Forgot to mention that last night Mike. The 4070 is a lot louder than the stock pump.

On Dave's (1996pwrstrk) truck we used a Holley red pump. It's quieter and has a higher output than the Carter.....but is also a good bit more expensive.
 
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Old 02-12-2008, 10:42 PM
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what about the fass pump,is it worth the extra $$$$ or will the carter do the same for cheaper??
 
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AirDog.

And be done with it.
 


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