Sleeper dually build?
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So I haven't been able to do anything to the truck, let alone read through the threads lately, BUT I finally sold my 4 wheeler so now I can do my e-fuel upgrade and I need a few opinions before I actually pull the trigger.
I'm between these 2 kits:
(1) https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-343...el-system.aspx
and (2) https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-366...ual-bosch.aspx
I'm leaning toward the first one. Comes with the regulated return, plus everything else I need for the kit, but I won't be getting the pumps that they offer (the super duty pump) because I was told about a different Bosch pump (Bosch 044 inline fuel pump.) I am going to be running DUAL Bosch fuel pumps, with a SINGLE 38 gallon rear tank (eliminating the dual tanks for a single rear).
So do I order their kit that is supposed to come with dual pumps, no regulated return, built for a single tank, and has a pickup or sump option OR do I go with the kit that is built for 1 pump (but can be upgraded to 2), a regulated return, and built to be used with the dual tanks.
Again I'm leaning toward #1, use dual Bosch fuel pumps, and a 38 gallon rear tank from Rock Auto. Any opinions is highly encouraged!!
I'm between these 2 kits:
(1) https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-343...el-system.aspx
and (2) https://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-366...ual-bosch.aspx
I'm leaning toward the first one. Comes with the regulated return, plus everything else I need for the kit, but I won't be getting the pumps that they offer (the super duty pump) because I was told about a different Bosch pump (Bosch 044 inline fuel pump.) I am going to be running DUAL Bosch fuel pumps, with a SINGLE 38 gallon rear tank (eliminating the dual tanks for a single rear).
So do I order their kit that is supposed to come with dual pumps, no regulated return, built for a single tank, and has a pickup or sump option OR do I go with the kit that is built for 1 pump (but can be upgraded to 2), a regulated return, and built to be used with the dual tanks.
Again I'm leaning toward #1, use dual Bosch fuel pumps, and a 38 gallon rear tank from Rock Auto. Any opinions is highly encouraged!!
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hmm maybe things have changed since I last read about the 044 pump 2 years ago. Would you suggest the Super duty pump then that comes with the pump?
I was thinking dual pumps just a preliminary advance for more horsepower down the road. Kind of like getting a clutch or a trans for a higher horsepower rating than you currently have in preparation.
I was thinking dual pumps just a preliminary advance for more horsepower down the road. Kind of like getting a clutch or a trans for a higher horsepower rating than you currently have in preparation.
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From: evansville in
hmm maybe things have changed since I last read about the 044 pump 2 years ago. Would you suggest the Super duty pump then that comes with the pump?
I was thinking dual pumps just a preliminary advance for more horsepower down the road. Kind of like getting a clutch or a trans for a higher horsepower rating than you currently have in preparation.
I was thinking dual pumps just a preliminary advance for more horsepower down the road. Kind of like getting a clutch or a trans for a higher horsepower rating than you currently have in preparation.
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So I ordered a 38 gallon fuel tank on Monday. The F26E from Rockauto.com. Wasn't too badly priced. $180 to my door so I was pretty happy about it.
Supposed to be here Friday so when it does I'll be able to order my e-fuel kit from Strictly diesel. Just have to wait make a few measurements on the pump to see if I'm going with a 5/8" draw straw or a sump (don't care either way, but a sump seems like the "better" option).
Also, on the E-fuel kit, I decided I'm going to go with the dual pump kit and will be using the GSL392. Seems to have good reviews from the guys here and it's a few bucks cheaper than it's Bosch counterpart.
Next upgrade is going to be a HPOP, just need to scrounge up a core because I can't afford to have the truck down (they frown upon that on base apparently). Going to go with a MB pump (https://www.facebook.com/MB-Diesel-L...c_location=ufi) instead of a terminator. Then it'll be IC, 6.0 trans cooler, EBPV delete, and any other supporting mods I can think of or anyone else deems necessary.
Supposed to be here Friday so when it does I'll be able to order my e-fuel kit from Strictly diesel. Just have to wait make a few measurements on the pump to see if I'm going with a 5/8" draw straw or a sump (don't care either way, but a sump seems like the "better" option).
Also, on the E-fuel kit, I decided I'm going to go with the dual pump kit and will be using the GSL392. Seems to have good reviews from the guys here and it's a few bucks cheaper than it's Bosch counterpart.
Next upgrade is going to be a HPOP, just need to scrounge up a core because I can't afford to have the truck down (they frown upon that on base apparently). Going to go with a MB pump (https://www.facebook.com/MB-Diesel-L...c_location=ufi) instead of a terminator. Then it'll be IC, 6.0 trans cooler, EBPV delete, and any other supporting mods I can think of or anyone else deems necessary.
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I don't know anything about them, but it looks like they're relatively new?
For a few bucks more, I'd go with the tried and true t500. Or the adrenaline.
For a few bucks more, I'd go with the tried and true t500. Or the adrenaline.
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I'm not saying that MB pump is bad. Hell, it might be the greatest thing since sliced bread. But we know what the t500 and adrenaline do.
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I'm on a 7.3 page on bookface and had asked about the t-500. Most seemed to have frowned upon it although I know it is talked about highly here.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
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From: evansville in
I'm on a 7.3 page on bookface and had asked about the t-500. Most seemed to have frowned upon it although I know it is talked about highly here.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
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I'm on a 7.3 page on bookface and had asked about the t-500. Most seemed to have frowned upon it although I know it is talked about highly here.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
I hope the MB works. I really do. Would love to have some real world data on it.
The only reason I'm weary about new pumps, a while ago a company marketed a pump to compete with the t500 and adrenaline. A couple of guys on here bought one hoping it would keep up and cure the 1211. Nope. When it was opened up and checked out, turns out it was a re badged stock pump.
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I will say they are loud, the gsl392 makes literally no noise. For 238/100s a stock SD pump would be fine in all honesty. May slightly dip below 60 at WOT if set at 67 psi, but there are more sd guys rolling around with small singles or medium hybrids with a stock SD pump without issue.
hmm maybe things have changed since I last read about the 044 pump 2 years ago. Would you suggest the Super duty pump then that comes with the pump?
I was thinking dual pumps just a preliminary advance for more horsepower down the road. Kind of like getting a clutch or a trans for a higher horsepower rating than you currently have in preparation.
I was thinking dual pumps just a preliminary advance for more horsepower down the road. Kind of like getting a clutch or a trans for a higher horsepower rating than you currently have in preparation.
I'm on a 7.3 page on bookface and had asked about the t-500. Most seemed to have frowned upon it although I know it is talked about highly here.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
I asked what made it so much better and the owner contacted me personally telling me to call him. After talking with him for about an hour (very knowledgeable in my opinion) he convinced me so I'm going to try. It's only a few $$ more than a t-500. No pre-shipping my core and it's a 1 year, any mileage warranty. Nearly a no questions asked policy. The owner told me he had a customer call him about a failed pump (install error on his part,) even though the company that builds his pumps wouldn't warranty it, he still did.
Seems pretty good to me so I'm going to try them out. It's only gotta last 3 years in the 350 anyway. After that the whole engine will spend its life in my Bronco.
But hey its the #1 by number value output single pump out there
It seems every year there is a new company making modified HPOPs (its really not all that difficult), but I'd stick with some of the guys who have been doing it from the start: Terminator or Adrenaline.
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So I got the fuel tank yesterday. Took it out the box and there isn't a large enough flat spot to properly seat a sump so it will be getting a draw straw. Now to order the strictly e-fuel kit and a gsl392. 
Then it's a matter of a waiting game until I have time to install it which may not be until May!
For now I am convinced that a single pump system will be sufficient enough for me, the kit can be upgraded to a dual pump setup if need be in the future.
Then it's a matter of a waiting game until I have time to install it which may not be until May!
For now I am convinced that a single pump system will be sufficient enough for me, the kit can be upgraded to a dual pump setup if need be in the future.