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Old 12-30-10, 08:12 PM
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help on what fuel pump to buy

I just purchased the fuel kit from kgparts (injectors 860 prime 1600 secondary spacer’s clips and rails) for my 13BRE motor the block is stock for now with a t72 turbo on it. I am going to use the car just for drift. I am lost on what pump to buy and how to run the lines. I already have an aeromotive a1000, but I don’t trust it since I’ve heard a lot of stories on how they fail a lot. So now, I am looking at a Bosch pump. I am lost on should I run 2, run the stock pump and hook the Bosch up inline or just run one in tank eliminating the stock pump. I am also confused on how I should run the lines for this setup. I originally wanted to run stock under car and stainless steel in engine bay. I just looking for ideas on what’s the best setup to do.
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A single Bosch 044 in the gas tank will be able to provide plenty of fuel for your needs.
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Been running an A1000 without issues. It wants big lines before the pump (-10)

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Not to thread jack but why were on the subject, what do you high horsepower guys run(650-700rwhp)? I've read a lot of negatives on the a1000, no offense thewird. But would 2 walbros in tank and a 044 inline work?
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I am running a Magnafuel Protuner 625, might be a bit overkill for your car. But it's fully rebuildable, but I really don't know loud it is since I haven't used it yet.
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have a look at this site.
http://www.stealth316.com/2-fuelpumpguide.htm

personally i'm using this pump even though i'm aware it's far beyond what my car needs
http://www.weldonracing.com/product/...Fuel_Pump.html

weldon pumps have been around ages, and have a very big name in the drag racing scene.
their inline pumps have the highest suction on the market, but i would still mount them as any other inline pump.
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i am only going to use this car at the track for drifting. only looking for 300 hp this setup since the block is stock. however once i blow it i will streetport it. i am looking for around 500 to 550 if it doesnt stress the motor. i dont know if i should stay with the a1000. if i do whats the best way to run it? i have the kg parts rails with 860 prime and 1600 sec. i dont know how to setup the lines and stuff though.
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The way I have mine setup is -10 lines before the pump all the way into the fuel tank with a solid pickup positioned roughly where the stock pickup is. Then -8 from the pump to the fuel rails and a -6 from the regulator to the fuel tank for the return. I also have both fuel filters setup as per the diagram, the 100 micron before the pump and a 10 micron after the pump if I remember correctly. Also running their fuel pump comtroller and I have the tach signal hooked up to my m&w cdi box so it correctly controls the fuel pump flow based off rpm.

The only issue I ever had with the pump was once on the track I was losing fuel pressue and on the way home the fuel pressure woukd drop when I gave it gas. After talking to the extremely helpful and knowledgeable techs at aeromotive (according to them their pumps rarely fail and is almost always user error). It turned out it was just a clogged fuel filter. Replaced the fuel filters and never had a problem since.

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I also have the hyperion fuel tank surge cover whichj I've been using in my car for many years and recommend to all fd owners. I basically can run my fuel tank to the empty line while on the track before I get fuel cut. I know because I took it down that far to test it.

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Originally Posted by thewird
The way I have mine setup is -10 lines before the pump all the way into the fuel tank with a solid pickup positioned roughly where the stock pickup is. Then -8 from the pump to the fuel rails and a -6 from the regulator to the fuel tank for the return. I also have both fuel filters setup as per the diagram, the 100 micron before the pump and a 10 micron after the pump if I remember correctly. Also running their fuel pump comtroller and I have the tach signal hooked up to my m&w cdi box so it correctly controls the fuel pump flow based off rpm.

The only issue I ever had with the pump was once on the track I was losing fuel pressue and on the way home the fuel pressure woukd drop when I gave it gas. After talking to the extremely helpful and knowledgeable techs at aeromotive (according to them their pumps rarely fail and is almost always user error). It turned out it was just a clogged fuel filter. Replaced the fuel filters and never had a problem since.

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word. i will order the filters and controler later. i already have the y block too and line so it should hopefully be less then 500 bucks.
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I sell a lot of these.
http://www.rx7store.net/Dual_Pump_As...ly%20bosch.htm

That with two bosch 044's and you are set.
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http://forums.evolutionm.net/vendor-...ml#post8968080


to me seems alot better then running two in tank pumps....alot cheaper too
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Originally Posted by badboi24u
http://forums.evolutionm.net/vendor-...ml#post8968080


to me seems alot better then running two in tank pumps....alot cheaper too
Having aproblem with link.

Just checked out the pricing of the twin set up for jason and that can get real high in price.
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Thanks for this.
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Anyone get the new aeromotive in tank yet?
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I'm using the Supra pump and have had no problems.
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Originally Posted by Syritis
personally i'm using this pump even though i'm aware it's far beyond what my car needs
http://www.weldonracing.com/product/...Fuel_Pump.html

weldon pumps have been around ages, and have a very big name in the drag racing scene.
their inline pumps have the highest suction on the market, but i would still mount them as any other inline pump.
Exactly the pump I use. Works great, will suck a golfball through a garden hose, and I like the fact that you can reach out and actually speak directly to Weldon.
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Originally Posted by T-R-C
Exactly the pump I use. Works great, will suck a golfball through a garden hose, and I like the fact that you can reach out and actually speak directly to Weldon.
Are you guys running this intake?
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Originally Posted by G's 3rd Gen
Anyone get the new aeromotive in tank yet?
Also interested?
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Originally Posted by swif
Are you guys running this intake?
no it's external. still loud be quieter then the aeromotive ones.
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Originally Posted by G's 3rd Gen
Anyone get the new aeromotive in tank yet?

i just order one, but wont be able to install it anytime soon
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Originally Posted by FC3S1991
Originally Posted by G's 3rd Gen
Anyone get the new aeromotive in tank yet?

i just order one, but wont be able to install it anytime soon
Witch new pump is this? Model number if you have it.
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The new Aeromotive intake pumps are exact dimensions as the Walbro, so they should work well in the RX-7. I have a few on order.


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