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Old 05-16-2012, 10:41 AM
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Thinking about rather then using the speed controller with my Eliminator pump plumbing in a Walbro 255 to run the car then using the Eliminator as an aux pump when under boost (and possibly ditching the eliminator at some point for a 044 bosch as aux pump).

My question is how do you plumb it? I'd imagine you'd Y in after the elminator, but the problem I see with this is wouldn't the pressure go back through the aux pump when it is off and send the fuel back into the cell vs. pressurizing the rail?
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If the secondary pump is equipped with a internal check ball then back flow could not happen.
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why not just add a fuel cooler? personally i've run my tank down to fumes street driving and i have the magnafuel 4303.

the 2nd pump is a good idea, but what if a relay goes bad, hobbs switch doesnt work, etc. and you end up going lean and pop.

just my 2cents
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Why circulate 1200hp of fuel when you only need ~25hp on average?

I Yed two Walbro 255s together and kicked the second one on at 2psi. 1 pump could due 525whp through a MT before it ran out of ***.
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dont Walbro fuel pumps have internal check valves ? Hope so, I didnt use a check valve in my dual pump setup.
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Originally Posted by 123quattro
Why circulate 1200hp of fuel when you only need ~25hp on average?

I Yed two Walbro 255s together and kicked the second one on at 2psi. 1 pump could due 525whp through a MT before it ran out of ***.
Originally Posted by TINKRD
the 2nd pump is a good idea, but what if a relay goes bad, hobbs switch doesnt work, etc. and you end up going lean and pop.

just my 2cents
i already stated above. my motto is keep things stupid simple. less areas for something to fail.

if OP wants to go this route that's fine, i was just asking about a fuel cooler.
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Which cooler are you using? I need one with -8 if I am going to plumb it on the return side.
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A single 044 might keep up with your setup if you dont go for any more power. It sure is nice having a single pump!
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Originally Posted by dville_gt
Which cooler are you using? I need one with -8 if I am going to plumb it on the return side.
not running a cooler. just a pre/post filter. -10 feed, -8 return. magnafuel 4303. i always drive around with 1/4 tank or less (sumped stock tank) b/c i never know when i'm going to put in C16. lol have driven down to fumes many times and never vapor locked.



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