{"id":49157,"date":"2018-02-16T10:12:59","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T18:12:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/?p=49157"},"modified":"2018-02-16T10:12:59","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T18:12:59","slug":"why-you-need-an-in-tank-efi-fuel-pump-for-fuel-cells","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.racingjunk.com\/news\/why-you-need-an-in-tank-efi-fuel-pump-for-fuel-cells\/","title":{"rendered":"Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"jetpack-slideshow-noscript robots-nocontent\">This slideshow requires JavaScript.<\/p><div id=\"gallery-49157-1-slideshow\" class=\"jetpack-slideshow-window jetpack-slideshow jetpack-slideshow-black\" data-trans=\"fade\" data-autostart=\"1\" data-gallery=\"[{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/metal-fuel-cell-can-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49168&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Click Here to Begin Slideshow\\n\\nEFI systems require higher pressures than carbureted ones. This means they need special fuel pumps. If you\\u2019re running a fuel cell, you most likely have an external pump right now. Take a look at these in-tank\\\/cell pumps! All images courtesy the associated manufacturers.\\n\\nUntil fairly recently, finding a competition-qualified fuel cell with a fuel pump in it, let alone one that would supply high horsepower requirements, took some doing. Finding one with a pump that would supply high power EFI systems was even rarer. This is why several companies have come out with electric fuel pumps that deliver the pressure and volume required to go fast, carbureted or EFI.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/atlsa-aa-180-apr16-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49164&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Most Fuel Cells Only Have a Sending Unit&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;While there are a few companies (hello Aeromotive) that make race legal (SFI Spec) fuel cells with fuel pumps, most cells from major manufacturers only come with a sending unit for the fuel gauge on the dash. It was, and sometimes still is, expected that you would install an external pump \\u0026#8211; either a mechanical on the block or an electric somewhere between the engine and fuel tank\\\/cell.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/18665-500x332-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49161&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Why Do You Need a New Fuel Pump?&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;If you\\u2019re thinking of \\u2018upgrading\\u2019 from carburetion to fuel injection, you\\u2019re going to need a new fuel pump. Even if your engine is running two four barrel carbs and producing 1000 horses, the pump you\\u2019ve been using with your carbureted engine, even one that\\u2019s boosted, won\\u2019t begin to keep up with a fuel injection system. Carbs use a max of about ten pounds per square inch out of the pump, whereas a performance EFI will want at least 60.\\n\\nCan you get an electric pump that you can mount up front or under the frame? Sure you can, but that\\u2019s not the best or safest way to go. Your current fuel cell has two hatches on the top. One of these is most likely for the sending unit. The other one has the inlet, return and vent lines. These are secured to the cell with a few screw or bolts. Simply remove the old component and install the new pump. This also makes for a cleaner, more aesthetically pleasing installation.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/blog_HolleyEFIfuelCellModule5-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49165&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Installation Kit Included&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Another factor is the fact that with EFI you really want a pre-pump filter \\u0026#8211; but where do you put it? A fuel pump designed to go directly in the fuel cell eliminates this problem as well. The in-tank fuel pump will have the pre-pump filter as part of the pump. As long as you get the correct pump, installation is simply a matter of removing the outlet\\\/return assembly, dropping the new pump in and running the wires.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/Bolt-Patterns-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49166&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Decide What Pump You Need&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Two factors will decide what fuel cell fuel pump you need. First and foremost is the bolt pattern on the module \\u0026#8211; is it six bolts or 12? Next, you need to know how much fuel your engine is going to want. Most fuel pump makers give you two options \\u0026#8211; 255 liters per hour and 455. 255 liters per hour with a   -10AN fitting and half inch lines should supply up to 600-700 horses quite nicely, while 455 with the same lines and fittings will easily supply in the neighborhood of 1000 ponies.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/12-144_0617339-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49159&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Who Makes Them?&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Holley has been around since just after the dinosaurs moved on and they\\u2019ve been a world favorite in fuel delivery since the early part of the last century, so it goes to figure that they\\u2019ve got a line of fuel cell fuel pumps for EFI systems. They offer 255 and 450 LPH options in both six and 12-bolt patterns. These pumps all supply 80 PSI and are made with billet tops for strength and looks.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/12-139_0317339-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49158&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Quick, Easy and Safe&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Big -10 supply means Holley\\u2019s pumps will flow what they\\u2019re rated at and support almost anything you can throw at them. The AN fittings also mean the connections are quick and easy to make and, better yet, safe.\\n\\nAll four of these are quick and easy to install. Simply remove the six or 12 bolts securing the existing cap to the top of your fuel cell, slap on a new gasket and bolt the new pump assembly in place. If you\\u2019re converting to EFI, you\\u2019ll need to run a return line. Connecting to the fuel system is easy with the -8AN return and -10AN outlet ports. They\\u2019ve also got easy to remove filler caps so you can refuel fast between passes.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/18669-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49162&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Aeromotive Has Two In-Cell Pumps for EFI&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;The Aeromotive Stealth A1000 pump is designed to be completely universal and comes with the components needed to adapt it to a regular fuel tank or a 12-bolt fuel cell.\\n\\nAeromotive also has an excellent reputation. They\\u2019ve got two fuel pumps designed to go into a fuel cell and supply fuel injection systems. The first one is a universal pump called the Universal A1000 Stealth Pump. As the name implies, the A1000 can be installed in just about any fuel cell or regular gas tank.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/18009-500x333-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49160&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Multiple Options&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Aeromotive\\u2019s 340 Series pump is designed as a direct drop-in replacement for the pump in their 18664 Stealth fuel cells. However, being a 12-bolt design, it will fit in any fuel cell deep enough to accommodate it.\\n\\nThey\\u2019ve also got the 340 Series fuel pump module. This pump will support naturally aspirated engines making up to 1000 HP and boosted engines producing up to 850. These are designed specifically to replace the pump assembly in Aeromotive 340 Series fuel cells.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/ATL-625-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49163&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;ATL Retrofit Fuel Cell Pumps&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;The ATL Fuel Cells \\u201cBlack Box\\u201d 625 is basically a stock replacement pump.\\n\\nATL Fuel Cells makes a few different fuel pumps designed to go into fuel tanks or cells. However, they\\u2019re quite a bit different from the others mentioned here in that they don\\u2019t replace the top on the cell or tank; they sit on the bottom of the tank. This makes them run quieter and cooler than those that aren\\u2019t sitting on the bottom of the tank\\\/cell, submerged.&quot;,&quot;itemprop&quot;:&quot;image&quot;},{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.racingjunk.com\\\/news\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2018\\\/02\\\/CFD-600-min.jpg&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;49167&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;\\u201cBlack Box\\u201d 600-HP&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Why You Need an In-Tank EFI Fuel Pump for Fuel Cells&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Two of these are good examples of the range of pumps ATL offers. The first is their CFD-625-LP pump. This baby supplies a measly 17 psi and 190 lph, enough to supply a mildly streeted car. It will struggle to keep up with the EFI system in anything producing much power. However, their CFD-600-HP is an altogether different monster. The combination of 100 psi and 485 lph means the HP can supply enough fuel for 1000+ HP naturally aspirated and around 900+ boosted.\\n\\nBut My Engine is Carbureted!\\n\\nYes, we\\u2019ve been talking about using these pumps in cars that are fuel injected. However, they can be used in carbureted cars as well. 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