Help with fuel system design for LS1 install

[McMud]

Hahahaha yes Napoleon was a Chevy Guy, thats why he called himself an Imperator
no just mistake, it's an 1979 ;-) According the seller is has the fuel rail with the return line, the engine will arrive end of January here.
The idea with the 87 tank is nice, but it's hard to get one here in Europe, so i want to use the Russell 650133 Filter before the Pump, so there can be nothing damaged by junk, is that possible?

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by McMud

Hahahaha yes Napoleon was a Chevy Guy, thats why he called himself an Imperator
no just mistake, it's an 1979 ;-) According the seller is has the fuel rail with the return line, the engine will arrive end of January here.
The idea with the 87 tank is nice, but it's hard to get one here in Europe, so i want to use the Russell 650133 Filter before the Pump, so there can be
nothing damaged by junk, is that possible?

Guess you'll just have to wait and see when it shows up on whether or not its a returnless rail, but if it isn't I would be suspect om the year of the engine. Also a 40 micron filter may be a little too restrictive. Ideally you would want around a 100 micron filter. Heres what I've used in the past, work well and reasonably priced, but not sure what shipping to Austria would do to the savings. http://www.robbmcperformance.com/products/filters.html

[LS-K]

I read everyone talking about this "87 tank". What GM/Chevy model are you folks referring to? What's so special or unique about this tank, and why an '87 only?

Thanks in advance.

My build:
'82 K10 4x4.
Short bed with 350/700R4

Swapping in an '05 CTS-V LS6.

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by LS-K

I read everyone talking about this "87 tank". What GM/Chevy model are you folks referring to? What's so special or unique about this tank, and why an '87 only?

Thanks in advance.

My build:
'82 K10 4x4.
Short bed with 350/700R4

Swapping in an '05 CTS-V LS6.

1987 Chevy truck. Its a bolt in tank for '73-'87 trucks, but sinceGM switched to fuel injection in '87, its set up for an in tank pump with the correct baffling to keep starvation issues at a minimum.

[Mjminino]

Originally Posted by ls1nova71

1987 Chevy truck. Its a bolt in tank for '73-'87 trucks, but sinceGM switched to fuel injection in '87, its set up for an in tank pump with the correct baffling to keep starvation issues at a minimum.

What tank/fuel set up do people use for a 64 C10?

[Badcompany21]

im swapping a 03 5.3 with return style lines in my 64 is anyone using a inline pump and the factory in the cab tank? If so how did you run the return line into the tank
thanks

[ls1nova71]

Originally Posted by Badcompany21

im swapping a 03 5.3 with return style lines in my 64 is anyone using a inline pump and the factory in the cab tank? If so how did you run the return line into the tank
thanks

I've done it a couple different ways. There are links to my build threads in my sig, and there are pics of both ways I've done it. I like the sumped tank the best.

Does Kanasa City mean Kansas City?

[Badcompany21]

Originally Posted by Mjminino

What tank/fuel set up do people use for a 64 C10?

SMALL WORLD

[LS-K]

That's awesome

Thanks LS1Nova.

So I can pick one up from RockAuto specifically made for the R/V series '87 trucks and that's wah-la?

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by LS-K

That's awesome

Thanks LS1Nova.

So I can pick one up from RockAuto specifically made for the R/V series '87 trucks and that's wah-la?

Merle's has them on the shelf, sending units for a 87 also and a fuel pump for a 2002 Camaro and ready too go !!

[McMud]

I think it's not wah-la, you have to change the pump in the Tank, but there are some kits on the market, Walbro etc.. i think the the 87 Pump won't bring enough pressure for your injection system.
Thanks LS1 Nova for the Link to the Filter!

[LS-K]

Haha "wah-la". Yea I knew I'd be needing a better pump than what was offered in 87. I wish I had a part number so there wouldn't be a doubt about what tanks I exactly need. Thanks for all the help. I've been reading a whole lot on this swap sub forum and I have gained lots of knowledge.

[LS-K]

Now that I have to look into.

[solidaxel]

any updates?

[jamesjones]

How about a Walbro 400? I don't need it now but plan on going FI in the future and would like the headroom.

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by jamesjones

How about a Walbro 400? I don't need it now but plan on going FI in the future and would like the headroom.

Is a Walbro pump better and cheaper than a stock 2002 Camaro in tank pump for a 5.7?

[jamesjones]

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Is a Walbro pump better and cheaper than a stock 2002 Camaro in tank pump for a 5.7?

It's certainly better, and pretty cheap too...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WALBRO-F9000...a2cb09&vxp=mtr

[dman1982]

ok I've read this whole thing...waaaayyy confused....im dropping in a 04 5.3 into a k10, already got the sending unit and the fuel pump, and just ordered the corvette filter...do i need a regulator?

[LS-K]

Dman

That corvette filter is a dual purpose filter. It filters and regulates the fuel. No need for a separate regulator.

[dman1982]

Awesome!!!! Thanks buddy...I'm not really getting discouraged but I got a good deal on my motor and tranny...but when I pulled off my diff cover and was missing a bunch of teeth on my spider gears lets just say that put my over my budget some...so I can go ahead and get rid of all these old fuel lines?

[dman1982]

this was one of my biggest worries about doing this swap...is there any way to hook up the fuel system without flaring tools or soldering? just easy connectors and what not?

[dman1982]

holy cow i havnt felt like such a dummy in a long time!!!! maybe i should have saved some face and stayed old school lol

[dman1982]

since I'm switching out this whole fuel system anyways should i take out the old lines? is there any way to hook up the fuel system without flaring tools or soldering? just easy connectors and what not? bueler? kinda hurting here

[truckdude239]

Dman i used compression fittings to an hoses

[dman1982]

Originally Posted by truckdude239

Dman i used compression fittings to an hoses

this may be a rather dumb question...but what do you mean by compression fittings?

the reason i ask I'm new to this swap and this fuel system...and I've dealt with a bunch of different fittings