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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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Replacement Fuel Pump Question

I need to replace my stock fuel pump. I would like to know the best one to get without needing a regulator. If only the stock fuel pump can do that then please let me know. My setup includes a Sterling Nikki with economy jets, stock exhaust, Accel square coils and K&N air filter.

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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 11:15 AM
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the stock pump may be sufficient.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 11:43 AM
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Thanks for the help
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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correct....it may be.

If I recall correctly, Sterling recommends around 3 +/- psi for his carb. I don't have mine hooked up yet, so I can't tell you what I am running this week.

I just checked the FSM, and the factory fuel pump puts out 2.84 - 3.54 psi, found on page 16 of chapter 4A out of the 1985 Fuel and Emissions chapter of the Factory service manual which can be downloaded here (which I HIGHLY recommend you do!) - http://foxed.ca/foxed/index.php?page=rx7manual#firstgen

The factory specs of the fuel pump are good for the sterling when new, but after years of wear and tear it can reduce the pressure;

Many people on the boards say that when they upgraded their fuel pump to something else, with a regulator, they had much more power as they weren't starving the engine from fuel when they got on it hard. This is something you may have to deal with.

A regulator is $40 or so shipped from summitracing.com; I would highly recommend saving up and getting a higher pressure fuel pump with a regulator. Or (shameless plug), you can buy my Holley/Summit Racing fuel pump WITH a regulator and wiring kit for $80 plus shipping :P
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 01:13 AM
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What has been proven to work: https://www.rx7club.com//showthread.php?t=529605





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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
What has been proven to work: https://www.rx7club.com//showthread.php?t=529605


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that's what im running. +1 for this setup
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Old Aug 29, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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+1 works amazing
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Old Aug 31, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ziereisboy91
+1 works amazing
Thanks everyone.... I installed a fuel pump
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