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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Blown408
I got to around 700rwhp with my Weldon and had to dump a lot of fuel with the injectors to get 750rwhp out of my setup. Now I am as far as I can go without adding another Weldon or buying another (larger)pump. I have a Procharged 408w/15psi.

It is a very quiet pump and I did not have to run any kind of voltage regulator. I hope this helps.
Blown 408; thanks this is pretty much my set up, although your boost/HP is higher than I will be for awhile.

If you are maxed at 15PSI /750RWHP, sounds like my decision is to use the weldon as an intermediate approach, or I need to go bigger from the get go. That is where the longevity question comes into play, no need to overkill then not utilize.

My thought is to replace my OEM (bucket pump) with a Walbro 255HP, this would suffice for city/non boosted usage. The additional pump would be energized by a pressure switch, to augment the OEM pump. I am assuming that instead of a continuous duty, this approach would increase the life of whatever pump I choose.
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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With a big budget do it right from the beginning and you will save money from a redo. An inline pump will not work with the factory bucket pump/siphon. It takes the pressure head off the siphon and the bucket doesn't fill up...no gas = boom.

Sump the factory tank (if possible) or buy a custom tank and have either preplumbed for two external 420 Bosch or similar Weldon pumps. -8an to each pump for individual feeds and y it to a single -8an main feed. Run one pump continuously and wire the other to a hoobs switch to keep your fuel cool while driving on the street. You'll have enough reliable supply for 1500 engine hp without overheating the fuel and pumps. I prefer the Bosch 420 as it is a high pressure (80psi ...no problem since you'll want to boost reference your regulator for max injector flow) and it is OEM quality with years of history.
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Old Jun 8, 2006 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by RAACCR
I voted for "Other". I've got a 14 year old Weldon in my Syclone (which is undergoing an LSx transplant) and it still works as good as the day I bought it. Never used a voltage regulator...99+% sreet driven. Never overheated...never quit running...never repaired/rebuilt...never one single problem. Unfortunately, I do have to replace this pump, because I need a larger pump. But, you can bet your a$$ I wouldn't even think about getting anything other than another Weldon. If you can find one single BG, Magnaflow or Aeromotive that's lasted over 14 years on the street, I'll be very surprised. (I've see countless stock pumps crap out earlier.)
second for the weldon, i've put over 1000hp to the tires already on mine and about 600 street miles in the full on heat with absolutely no issues. weldon 2025 baby!

PS weldon's main source of revenue is making fluid pumps for missile defense systems so cars are a walk in the park for them. think about it!
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 08:30 PM
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Not many people have magnafuels on this board. I will tell you this. I have the 4303 and it is alot quieter than I expect and holds my RWHP no problem. Which these pumps are rated at 2000 hp NA and 1500 FI. Fuel pressure is rock solid! Nate sells them at a dam good price too!

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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by onfire
With a big budget do it right from the beginning and you will save money from a redo. An inline pump will not work with the factory bucket pump/siphon. It takes the pressure head off the siphon and the bucket doesn't fill up...no gas = boom.

Sump the factory tank (if possible) or buy a custom tank and have either preplumbed for two external 420 Bosch or similar Weldon pumps. -8an to each pump for individual feeds and y it to a single -8an main feed. Run one pump continuously and wire the other to a hoobs switch to keep your fuel cool while driving on the street. You'll have enough reliable supply for 1500 engine hp without overheating the fuel and pumps. I prefer the Bosch 420 as it is a high pressure (80psi ...no problem since you'll want to boost reference your regulator for max injector flow) and it is OEM quality with years of history.
interesting, so you are suggesting that a set of 420 bosch or Weldon 600 would be enough to supply enough fuel for over 100rwhp.

What is a hoobs switch? Also, is necesary to rfun two filters per pump (pre/post) or simply pre pump then into a y?
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Old Jul 27, 2006 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by obZidian
interesting, so you are suggesting that a set of 420 bosch or Weldon 600 would be enough to supply enough fuel for over 100rwhp.

What is a hoobs switch? Also, is necesary to rfun two filters per pump (pre/post) or simply pre pump then into a y?
Here's my moto on this and everything else I touch.

Keep it simple stupid.
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:14 PM
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heheh.. sounds like me!!

So would a pro series aeromotive, sumped 98 tank last and be as simple as i want it to be?
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Old Jul 28, 2006 | 05:32 PM
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No the Pro series Aeromotive are not meant to be street driven. Use one MagnaFuel street pump they have them good all the way to 2000hp. And a Nasty sumped tank is a better way to go way less hassle than sumping a GM tank making sure it does not leak and having it coated so it does not rust...ARG

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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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Hi, im trying to find out what pump i should buy, the only one i could find at summit that would fit my needs is this

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...2D2225&FROM=MG

im thinking of tuning the engine to 550 hp, would this pump be good enough for that? 60 psi is stock, is it possible if you choose say a 100psi pump, that the regulator are gonna struggle to keep the pressure down?
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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 11:20 AM
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Good looking car.

That pump is not big enough for 550hp either a Walbro 255lph pump or something a little bigger like a Bosch or Weldon 600.

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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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I ran a Weldon 2025. I removed it. It was just too loud for me. I now run dual Bosch 420L external pumps and a sheetmetal gas tank. My only gripes with sheetmetal gas tanks is that mine (CAS) seems to not vent right so I have to put fuel in slowly, and I'm not sure how to make my fuel gauge accurate, maybe I need to bend the arm of the float or something. So if you buy a sheetmetal make sure the seller knows how it all works and has good directions.
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Old Sep 14, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
I ran a Weldon 2025. I removed it. It was just too loud for me. I now run dual Bosch 420L external pumps and a sheetmetal gas tank. My only gripes with sheetmetal gas tanks is that mine (CAS) seems to not vent right so I have to put fuel in slowly, and I'm not sure how to make my fuel gauge accurate, maybe I need to bend the arm of the float or something. So if you buy a sheetmetal make sure the seller knows how it all works and has good directions.
Fix your vent tube.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 06:05 AM
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http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=735
We have been using this Aeromotive pn# 11104 pump and pn#13101 regulator http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=738 with good results. Bob
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=735
We have been using this Aeromotive pn# 11104 pump and pn#13101 regulator http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=738 with good results. Bob
I like that pump too and when installed correctly, (not how you have it pictured on your site) it works well.
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Old Nov 5, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by V6 Bird
Fix your vent tube.
Werd! I just pumped in 10 + gallons of gas no problem!
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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Originally Posted by V6 Bird
I like that pump too and when installed correctly, (not how you have it pictured on your site) it works well.
What is wrong with how it is installed? Thanks. Bob

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Old Nov 14, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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EPP, did you get my PM?
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 07:49 AM
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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The pump is too far away from its pickup...

Ive seen this exact setup lock up after 45 minutes of driving on the highway. That pump should be gravity or sump fed. Not pull its own fuel and then push it as well. Builds heat!

If your installs are working im quite shocked. The Aeromotive site doesnt even have a diagram for that setup. Maybe you should submit yours to them.
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Old Nov 19, 2006 | 09:09 PM
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Im interested in the external pump setup shown. I also thought you had to have gravity feed to the external pumps.
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