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cali_surfer · 12-12-2002, 12:35 AM

Ok, so I'm thumbing through the Summit catalog and I'm in need of a new fuel pump for my SBC. Anyone here running one of the Holley mechanical pumps. In the Summit catalog is pn# HLY-12-327-11. It's the one that flows 110 GPH. It caught my attention because it has bigger inlet/outlet ports, 3/8", but I still need to keep the pressure down since I'm not running a regulator. I'm looking for something that won't break on me. My vehicle isn't a daily driver, but I don't want a cheap p.o.s. Any input or personal experience would be nice.

bigjimzlll · 12-12-2002, 12:37 AM

Im using the sumit brand pump...it works good, but it puts out 9 psi..so you have to use a regualtor

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2002, 12:46 AM

Looking at your signiture...I'g just go to auto zone and get a stock one wiht a life time warranty.

cali_surfer · 12-12-2002, 12:52 AM

hehe...... the only time it was stock was before I owned it. I need the aftermarket pumps to hook up my stainless braided fuel lines.

mikep · 12-12-2002, 01:04 AM

I have used the holley mechanical pumps in the past and I have used Carter mechanical pumps for years and several different vehicles. The Carter pumps are MUCH better pumps than the Holleys. Better diaphagms, more consistent hi rpm pressure etc. Theyre about the same price. I run a carter on my truck right now that I have had since I was 15 years old ( lets just say that was over 20 years ago ) . Still runs like a champ. You can hook up braided lines to them too and the lower housing rotates to clear obstructions.

cali_surfer · 12-12-2002, 01:07 AM

thanks..... thats the type of input i'm looking for

cali_surfer · 12-12-2002, 01:13 AM

Hey mikep, would you know off hand what size ports the Carter pump has? Is it 1/4 or 3/8"?

mikep · 12-12-2002, 01:24 AM

1/4" NPT

Longhorn Man · 12-12-2002, 01:55 AM

ahhh, OK. Speakin softly and carryin a big stick eh?

slam33 · 12-12-2002, 10:57 AM

A stock 4bbl pump will be 3/8

12-12-2002, 12:35 AM	#1
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	need new fuel pump Ok, so I'm thumbing through the Summit catalog and I'm in need of a new fuel pump for my SBC. Anyone here running one of the Holley mechanical pumps. In the Summit catalog is pn# HLY-12-327-11. It's the one that flows 110 GPH. It caught my attention because it has bigger inlet/outlet ports, 3/8", but I still need to keep the pressure down since I'm not running a regulator. I'm looking for something that won't break on me. My vehicle isn't a daily driver, but I don't want a cheap p.o.s. Any input or personal experience would be nice. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

12-12-2002, 12:37 AM	#2
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Im using the sumit brand pump...it works good, but it puts out 9 psi..so you have to use a regualtor __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

12-12-2002, 12:52 AM	#4
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	hehe...... the only time it was stock was before I owned it. I need the aftermarket pumps to hook up my stainless braided fuel lines. __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

12-12-2002, 01:04 AM	#5
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	I have used the holley mechanical pumps in the past and I have used Carter mechanical pumps for years and several different vehicles. The Carter pumps are MUCH better pumps than the Holleys. Better diaphagms, more consistent hi rpm pressure etc. Theyre about the same price. I run a carter on my truck right now that I have had since I was 15 years old ( lets just say that was over 20 years ago ) . Still runs like a champ. You can hook up braided lines to them too and the lower housing rotates to clear obstructions. __________________ No truck :-(

12-12-2002, 01:07 AM	#6
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	thanks..... thats the type of input i'm looking for __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

12-12-2002, 12:46 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Looking at your signiture...I'g just go to auto zone and get a stock one wiht a life time warranty.

12-12-2002, 01:13 AM	#7
cali_surfer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Chico, CA Posts: 1,136	Hey mikep, would you know off hand what size ports the Carter pump has? Is it 1/4 or 3/8"? __________________ My engine is stock... trust me ;o)

12-12-2002, 01:24 AM	#8
mikep Used to have a truck Join Date: May 2002 Location: port orchard WA Posts: 1,552	1/4" NPT __________________ No truck :-(

12-12-2002, 01:55 AM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	ahhh, OK. Speakin softly and carryin a big stick eh?

12-12-2002, 10:57 AM	#10
slam33 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Long Beach, Ca Posts: 1,432	A stock 4bbl pump will be 3/8 __________________ 71 LWB 350/350still working on it but it's going tp be sweet. www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html " TARGET=_blank>http://www.geocities.com/stevemau/slam33page.html?1004806705410 </A>



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