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| Author: | darrt wells [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 7:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Fuel pressure requirements for a street/strip /6 |
First off let me exlain the basics of my combo : 0.045 wisecos k1 7.005" rods Home ported head with engnbldr valves, Offy 4bbl Holley 600dp with 66's in the front and 72's in the back ( no real reason, but those were the jets that came with the carb). Hooker super comps, STOCK 1968 carter fuel pump I had noticed the plugs looked very lean, and with my daily driving activities, i had thought i would see darker plugs. I T'd a fuel pressure quage into the 5/16 line that leads to the carbs 3/8 fuel rail. I have around 4-5lbs at idle and it drops to 3-4lbs at WOT. The car is very responsive with no bog off idle or when i punch it at 60 MPH. But I am worried i could be hurting the motor with a lean out condition at WOT. The local mopar yard has a early rebuildable pump, so i could snag the arm for a big block pump conversion, but when i was talking to their parts guy he suggested that a stock replacement pump should do the job anyways. I have also considered usng a Holley "Blue" pump. But I figured I should ask the pros first. |
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| Author: | Aggressive Ted [ Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:30 pm ] |
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7 lbs should be plenty with a 3/"8 line. |
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| Author: | 66aCUDA [ Tue Jul 21, 2009 6:16 am ] |
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I think your pump PSI sounds a little low. I would look for a 7 psi number as Ted suggests. Pumps are cheap try a new one from the parts store (Auto Zone pumps here are still USA made) $25 or less. Frank |
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