GrandAmSE Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Ok I thought of this yesterday. I'd like a high performance fuel pump for racing/strip but not the low mpg. So can you run two fuel pumps with switchs so I could run the stock one for the street and the racing one when I need it? Has this been done or a better question is can it be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 How in the hell are you gonna run the fuel lines? Where would you mount these dual pumps, since one is already mounted in the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby1870 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Also, if tuned right, you'll still get decent "non-racing" mpg. You also have to realize that with the more hp you want/have you usually are going to suffer a loss in economy. Just the way it is. Also, what kind of mods do you have that would require a second fuel pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandAmSE Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 A full motor build up and turbo kit. Got most of the parts just need time. As soon as I get my turbo flanges I could have it put in. Hopefully the car will be complete by june. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastSE2DR Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 No. This is a VERY BAD idea! It's not going to be your fuel pump that is causing shitty mileage. It'll be your tune, the size of injectors and how you drive. C'mon, if you have the money to build a car, then you should not be worried about gas mileage. You gotta pay to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandAmSE Posted September 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 I have money from my last project which never got off the ground. I had a 1970 Dodge Challenger I was gonna restore but never started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 No. This is a VERY BAD idea! It's not going to be your fuel pump that is causing shitty mileage. It'll be your tune, the size of injectors and how you drive. C'mon, if you have the money to build a car, then you should not be worried about gas mileage. You gotta pay to play. how would a high performance fuel pump cause bad gas mileage anyway? the fuel pressure regulator is going to keep the pressure where it's supposed to be (provided your return line is adequate). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 how would a high performance fuel pump cause bad gas mileage anyway? the fuel pressure regulator is going to keep the pressure where it's supposed to be (provided your return line is adequate). my thoughts exactly. I can't remember what or where on the pump that people like to buy, but there is a higher flowing pump that some member chose to replace their factory one with, which would be required if or when they did a swap to an L67 or something..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastSE2DR Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 how would a high performance fuel pump cause bad gas mileage anyway? the fuel pressure regulator is going to keep the pressure where it's supposed to be (provided your return line is adequate). my thoughts exactly. I can't remember what or where on the pump that people like to buy, but there is a higher flowing pump that some member chose to replace their factory one with, which would be required if or when they did a swap to an L67 or something..... Walbro 255 or 255HP LPH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy K Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Walbro 255 or 255HP LPH thats it! Where can you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastSE2DR Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Walbro 255 or 255HP LPH thats it! Where can you get them? A lot of places on the internet sell em. They are common for all types of cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ride Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 Walbro 255 or 255HP LPH thats it! Where can you get them? Heres One, Haven't ever ordered from them though so I can't say whether they're good or bad. http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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