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**Already Gone** · 05-12-2007, 12:08 PM

I bought a new Holley Mechanical Fuel Pump #12-454-11, for my 396 and it is good for 110 Gallons Per Hour. My thinking was that when I install my ECE rear mounted tank I want to have stronger fuel pump to get the gas the extra distance from back to front. I use the truck as a daily driver and occasionally blast it from a light . Is this pump overkill for me? Should I have have bought an 80 GPH pump instead? Will I have any problems because this pump is so strong?

**Already Gone** · 05-12-2007, 02:04 PM

Ttt

cdowns · 05-12-2007, 03:45 PM

all the stock pumps worked just fine in rear gastanked bigblock suburbans . i think these expensive hi pressure hi volume fuel pumps are generally a waste of money and in fact cause more problems than they solve// stock type of pumps have no problems feeding 500+hp from rear mounted gastanks

*rage'nrat638* · 05-12-2007, 03:47 PM

no just buy a regulator and keep the pressure low like it's supposed to be. life will be good

RACINJASON22 · 05-12-2007, 04:27 PM

Thats what I was thinking aslong as you keep the pressure down you are right on track.

It is not Overkill IMO.

RJ22

**Already Gone** · 05-13-2007, 12:01 PM

What is fuel pressure all about? I'm running a rebuilt engine with an Edelbrock Carb?

Longhorn Man · 05-13-2007, 03:47 PM

Esp with an edelbrock carb, you'll need to regulate the pressure. A stock pump is often too strong for an edelbrock carb
I'd say take it back if you can, there is no need for it what so ever.

**Already Gone** · 05-13-2007, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Esp with an edelbrock carb, you'll need to regulate the pressure. A stock pump is often too strong for an edelbrock carb
I'd say take it back if you can, there is no need for it what so ever.

Thanks, I'll try that...

05-12-2007, 02:04 PM	#2
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05-12-2007, 03:45 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Fuel Pump Question all the stock pumps worked just fine in rear gastanked bigblock suburbans . i think these expensive hi pressure hi volume fuel pumps are generally a waste of money and in fact cause more problems than they solve// stock type of pumps have no problems feeding 500+hp from rear mounted gastanks __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

05-12-2007, 03:47 PM	#4
rage'nrat638 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: THE FALL GUY CHICAGO IL Posts: 5,883	Re: Fuel Pump Question no just buy a regulator and keep the pressure low like it's supposed to be. life will be good

05-12-2007, 04:27 PM	#5
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Fuel Pump Question Thats what I was thinking aslong as you keep the pressure down you are right on track. It is not Overkill IMO. RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

05-13-2007, 12:01 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Fuel Pump Question What is fuel pressure all about? I'm running a rebuilt engine with an Edelbrock Carb? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-12-2007, 12:08 PM	#1
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Fuel Pump Question I bought a new Holley Mechanical Fuel Pump #12-454-11, for my 396 and it is good for 110 Gallons Per Hour. My thinking was that when I install my ECE rear mounted tank I want to have stronger fuel pump to get the gas the extra distance from back to front. I use the truck as a daily driver and occasionally blast it from a light . Is this pump overkill for me? Should I have have bought an 80 GPH pump instead? Will I have any problems because this pump is so strong? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

05-13-2007, 03:47 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Fuel Pump Question Esp with an edelbrock carb, you'll need to regulate the pressure. A stock pump is often too strong for an edelbrock carb I'd say take it back if you can, there is no need for it what so ever.

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