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LuckyHenriksen · 11-26-2008, 12:03 AM

If you install an LS- based motor, but you use a carb'd intake, what do you do for a fuel pump? Is there on on the motor?

On a side note, how much power can the stock gas tank support? Is it limited by anything?

463 · 11-26-2008, 12:09 AM

you would use an electric fuel pump (low psi pump)

Ackattack · 11-26-2008, 12:10 AM

Basically you run an electric fuel pump. They have fuel pumps that put out low pressure for carbs, I'd still run a regulator though.

They do make a front mount distributor set up that also allows you to run a distributor, but it's VERY spendy.

LuckyHenriksen · 11-26-2008, 12:24 AM

Ok so it just needs an electric pump. Would that be in the tank or inline?

Ford Assassin · 11-26-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Ok so it just needs an electric pump. Would that be in the tank or inline?

Inline.

I've never heard of a low pressure in-tank pump, but I could be mistaken.

danman987123 · 11-26-2008, 01:10 AM

i have a aluminum tank under the bed...it does have pump inside..not to high pressure just stock 40-45 psi...i not its not the weakest but dont think its real strong...just needs to supply for my 350 tpi. i know i dont got the big daddy LS but just my lil bit of info

Ford Assassin · 11-26-2008, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by danman987123

i have a aluminum tank under the bed...it does have pump inside..not to high pressure just stock 40-45 psi

That is extremely too much pressure for a carb. It needs to be in the 5-7 psi range at best.

LuckyHenriksen · 11-26-2008, 01:24 AM

Ok so if I put a fuel tank under the bed, I just put a pickup in the tank and an inline pump outside?

Ford Assassin · 11-26-2008, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by LuckyHenriksen

Ok so if I put a fuel tank under the bed, I just put a pickup in the tank and an inline pump outside?

Correct and as close to the tank as possible.

LuckyHenriksen · 11-26-2008, 01:44 AM

Alright sweet, thanks for the info. Im taking notes and making plans ;D

**Hart_Rod** · 11-26-2008, 01:20 PM

You could use an in-tank TBI pump. It has an output of 12-14 psi. You will still have to run a regulator to drop it to 4-7 psi.

11-26-2008, 12:03 AM	#1
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Gen III Question If you install an LS- based motor, but you use a carb'd intake, what do you do for a fuel pump? Is there on on the motor? On a side note, how much power can the stock gas tank support? Is it limited by anything? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-26-2008, 12:09 AM	#2
463 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sask Canada Posts: 1,666	Re: Gen III Question you would use an electric fuel pump (low psi pump) __________________ Trueman

11-26-2008, 12:10 AM	#3
Ackattack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Valley Center KS Posts: 3,525	Re: Gen III Question Basically you run an electric fuel pump. They have fuel pumps that put out low pressure for carbs, I'd still run a regulator though. They do make a front mount distributor set up that also allows you to run a distributor, but it's VERY spendy. __________________ Project Bruiser: 68 Pro-Touring C-10 5.3L / 4L60E Project Ironhide: 97 GMC Crew Cab 4x4 Cummins SOLD: '69 GMC 1/2T SWB TBI'd: Project No Buck Assembly Manual Index Sign up Thread!!! Factory Service Manual Index

11-26-2008, 12:24 AM	#4
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Gen III Question Ok so it just needs an electric pump. Would that be in the tank or inline? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-26-2008, 01:10 AM	#6
danman987123 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: texas Posts: 127	Re: Gen III Question i have a aluminum tank under the bed...it does have pump inside..not to high pressure just stock 40-45 psi...i not its not the weakest but dont think its real strong...just needs to supply for my 350 tpi. i know i dont got the big daddy LS but just my lil bit of info

11-26-2008, 01:24 AM	#8
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Gen III Question Ok so if I put a fuel tank under the bed, I just put a pickup in the tank and an inline pump outside? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-26-2008, 01:44 AM	#10
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Gen III Question Alright sweet, thanks for the info. Im taking notes and making plans ;D __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

11-26-2008, 01:20 PM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,856	Re: Gen III Question You could use an in-tank TBI pump. It has an output of 12-14 psi. You will still have to run a regulator to drop it to 4-7 psi. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3



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