High Volume Mechanical fuel pump ???
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High Volume Mechanical fuel pump ???
Hello, is it possible to buy a high volume mechanical fuel pump for the Ford 460ci engine ? As I would prefer to use a mechanical fuel pump in my 552ci build, I have searched Jegs and Summit racing but can only find a 130 GPH fuel pump... any pointers, Thanks Jamie.
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Is there any specific reason why to go with the mechanical? I had to add an electric inline pump to my uncle's 79 150 because if the truck sat for more that 5 days, the mechanical took forever to re-prime and when it did, the fuel filter (one of those clear jobbys) never really "filled up" all the way. I put the electric inline with the mechanical, but back near the tank, and now after he turns the key on, within 2 seconds the filter is full. Not saying that a good mechanical doesn't have it's place, but on your 552ci, it might not give enough fuel for that motor.
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Hello,To be honest I just do not like electric fuel pumps... I had one once in a car and it was noisy as hell ! Would a Holley 130+ GPH mechanical fuel pump feed the 552ci ( 600 to 650 horsepower) I did have a look at a Edelbrock Victor serie's 460ci mechanical pump and it states it will feed up to 800 horsepower- so maybe the Edelbrock Victor fuel pump might be the way to go for me, and will 3/8 fuel line be O-K from tank to carb with this engine???
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Hello,To be honest I just do not like electric fuel pumps... I had one once in a car and it was noisy as hell ! Would a Holley 130+ GPH mechanical fuel pump feed the 552ci ( 600 to 650 horsepower) I did have a look at a Edelbrock Victor serie's 460ci mechanical pump and it states it will feed up to 800 horsepower- so maybe the Edelbrock Victor fuel pump might be the way to go for me, and will 3/8 fuel line be O-K from tank to carb with this engine???
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Hello Bear 45/70, are you saying to use both a mechanical and electric fuel pump ??? as that what it sounds like. Do you know of any reasonable priced high volume electric pump, as the ones I have looked at are in the $400 to $500 price range, also what GPH to I need to look for in a fuel pump to feed my 552ci.
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Originally Posted by jamies460
Hello Bear 45/70, are you saying to use both a mechanical and electric fuel pump ??? as that what it sounds like. Do you know of any reasonable priced high volume electric pump, as the ones I have looked at are in the $400 to $500 price range, also what GPH to I need to look for in a fuel pump to feed my 552ci.
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Originally Posted by jamies460
Hello,To be honest I just do not like electric fuel pumps... I had one once in a car and it was noisy as hell !..... the 552ci
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Hello, is it possible to buy a high volume mechanical fuel pump for the Ford 460ci engine ? As I would prefer to use a mechanical fuel pump in my 552ci build, I have searched Jegs and Summit racing but can only find a 130 GPH fuel pump... any pointers, Thanks Jamie.
I'm in the process of building a 588ci 12-71 Blown BBF for my boat, I'm going to use a mechanical fuel pump!!! Forget Jegs, or Summit or anyone else!!
Use a CLAY SMITH FUEL PUMP!!! These guy's have been there done that for years, 140 gph, 14-16 psi (yes you will have to use a pressure reg) can handle well over 1,000 horse power!!! (1,300 gas and 1,100 alcohol)
I got mine it was only $105 bucks.
http://www.claysmithcams.com/
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I'm running an edelbroke in my ranger. It's only a small block, but it sucks the fuel. I called, and told them my build and the sent me a custom built mechanical for the truck. It holds arou 14-16 p.s.i and is rated to flow 140, but I have no way to test it out.
Basically what I am saying, call up the big guys, they are more than happy to build you what you need.
Basically what I am saying, call up the big guys, they are more than happy to build you what you need.
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Originally Posted by levi18175
I'm running an edelbroke in my ranger. It's only a small block, but it sucks the fuel. I called, and told them my build and the sent me a custom built mechanical for the truck. It holds arou 14-16 p.s.i and is rated to flow 140, but I have no way to test it out.
Basically what I am saying, call up the big guys, they are more than happy to build you what you need.
Basically what I am saying, call up the big guys, they are more than happy to build you what you need.
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dual 600's on a 347, It's a nasty little motor. It's an all edelbrock engine, Torker plus cam, performer carbs, performer heads-2.02v, flat tops, blah blah blah. Alot of money, that basically sets and looks purdy. Can't afford to drive it.
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