fuel pump

Old 07-29-2009, 05:01 PM
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what size fuel pump should i be running on my car, it runs high 10's low 11 seconds but i'm getting a stumble sometimes around the 1/8 mile marker. i'm running a holley blue now do you think it's to small. thanks for your help. mack.
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Old 07-29-2009, 05:51 PM
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I've ben running the blue forever,1/2 inch line ,as fast as 10.70 and 7000 rpm.

No problems
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Old 07-29-2009, 06:19 PM
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i'm running 5/8 line from pump to regulator then 1/2 inch from reg to cool can then to carb do you think that's hurting anything.
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Old 07-29-2009, 06:31 PM
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5/8 what are you using a garden hose,,,,Just kidding.

there are people on here that are more knowledgable than me on this subject,there is a science to it,but I would look at carb or ignition.JMO
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Old 07-29-2009, 06:38 PM
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lol.. yea i got a deal on the #12 braided hose so i used it.
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Old 07-29-2009, 06:48 PM
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If it's holding good fuel pressure going through the traps, then it's just fine.
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Old 07-29-2009, 06:56 PM
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that's something eles i need to know where should you hook the fuel guage up at the regulator after the regulator or what.
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Old 07-29-2009, 07:01 PM
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carb side of the reg.you cant do anything without knowing the fuel pressure!
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Old 07-29-2009, 11:13 PM
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I ditched my Holley and chucked in a BG400. Never had a prob in my Camaro.
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Old 07-30-2009, 02:05 PM
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what kind of fuel pressure you run with your bg400 and camaro.
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