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Old Dec 27, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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I'm doing a cam swap, and well I'm just gonna bump up and get some 42lbs injectors....my question is....will I have to upgrade the fuel pump itself as well?

If so, whats the difference in a in-tank and inline pump (Besides the obvious one's in the tank and ones in the fuel line itself.)

I really don't feel like dropping the full tank of fuel, nor will I cut a whole in my car, so a inline would be premo....
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Not sure of your power level, but if you are planning a build up, it is wise to upgrade before you have problems. Typically if you get into heads/cam, a pump is a wise choice.

An inline will do little to help your flow. Do it right & replace the intank setup.

I stock the Racetronix kits if you are interested.
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Originally Posted by Lonnies Performance
Not sure of your power level, but if you are planning a build up, it is wise to upgrade before you have problems. Typically if you get into heads/cam, a pump is a wise choice.

An inline will do little to help your flow. Do it right & replace the intank setup.

I stock the Racetronix kits if you are interested.
I'm doing a cam only, gonna have Pat G custom spec me a cam, and I was gonna buy 42 injectors because you can always turn the duty rate down.
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Stock pump is good to about 400rwhp over that replace the pump. You will be glad you did if it ends up not being enough.

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Spend the extra money and do it right. I went with the Racetronix pump and hotwire kit with 42# injectors and it was very, very easy to install. I beleive it's rated to 650hp or so.
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Racetronix here to. Going to be doing the install this weekend. And 36s or Ford 30s would be a good choice too,...unless you plan on spraying or going FI in the near future.
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