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Old 12-12-2009, 04:59 PM   #9
Pyrotechnic
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Re: Fuel system design

I just did a rough add up on Summit. I'm looking at a good $350 just in the lines, fittings, and filters. Don't have that kind of money to spend right now.

I know for sure I'm going to sump the tank, and I know I'm going to run a return style system. I have most of the stuff to do the sump already just need to fab it and have it welded, and the return style regular wont hurt the wallet too much. I figure after I do these mods the only thing that's gonna hold the system back is line diameter. I don't have to worry about the stock pickup tube coming uncovered.

I'm considering doing a free flow test (see how long it takes to pump a gallon into a bucket) with the lines and filters I have, just to get an idea of where I'm at. It would at least give me some solid data as to how I need, or don't need to spend my money.

You guys are right though, from your own examples and others I've heard you it's clear you don't have to be super extravagant with the fuel system to go fast reliably.
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