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shelby987 · 05-21-2006, 07:31 PM

It has been suggested that some of my carb issues may be fuel pump related, so I am going to upgrade to a new fuel pump. Right now it just needs to feed a very stock 250 with a 4bbl 450cfm carb, but down the road the pump will need to feed a more performance oriented 250, so I was hoping someone could give me a recommendation as to how many gph I need in a pump and what brand/model would be good to look at.
Also, with an upgraded pump will I need to run a fuel pressure regulator?

Thanks in advance

Longhorn Man · 05-21-2006, 07:41 PM

onless you go real wild on your next engine... just stick with a stock pump.

Sweet72 · 05-21-2006, 07:44 PM

I think A stock pump would be fine for your application and no need for a pressure reg unless you run a higher vol. electric pump. But then I dont think Mr. Edelbrock or Mr. Holley would tell you that since they'd rather have your dollar...

05-21-2006, 07:31 PM	#1
shelby987 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Just outside Durham, NC Posts: 894	new fuel pump recomendations It has been suggested that some of my carb issues may be fuel pump related, so I am going to upgrade to a new fuel pump. Right now it just needs to feed a very stock 250 with a 4bbl 450cfm carb, but down the road the pump will need to feed a more performance oriented 250, so I was hoping someone could give me a recommendation as to how many gph I need in a pump and what brand/model would be good to look at. Also, with an upgraded pump will I need to run a fuel pressure regulator? Thanks in advance __________________ 1969 SS 350 Camaro Sold 2008 1970 3/4T K20, stock height with 33's, 250 I6, 3 on the tree, and locked front and rear 4.10's 1980 Chevy Malibu 2 dr Sold 2007 1993 Olds. Cutlass Ciera Wagon Traded 2006 2003 Saturn L200 w/5pd. D/D My list spans 5 decades with One common thread.....GM!

05-21-2006, 07:41 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: new fuel pump recomendations onless you go real wild on your next engine... just stick with a stock pump.

05-21-2006, 07:44 PM	#3
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: new fuel pump recomendations I think A stock pump would be fine for your application and no need for a pressure reg unless you run a higher vol. electric pump. But then I dont think Mr. Edelbrock or Mr. Holley would tell you that since they'd rather have your dollar... __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.



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