Race Pumps mechanical fuel pump

Dragsinger · 11-19-2008, 11:42 PM

Racers,

What about these piston type fuel pumps? Anybody tried one? Or, anybody using any type of engine mounted pump?

Dave Goob Cook · 11-20-2008, 01:06 PM

I like the Racepump theory and packaging, but I just run a Holley Street/Strip pump, (no regulator 110 GPH?) and it is plenty.
Same as any Carter/Edelbrock/Holley
If you feel you need more, the upgrade 130 GPH, or a CV Products Speedway type pump will get r dun.
I do run a roller tip pump pushrod, just 'cause it's really cool.

I just never felt that using a huge fuel pump to connect to a spring and ball sitting on a .135" orifice made any sense.
A by-pass style regulator setup after the carb inlets might make sense.

I will NEVER, EVER be caught with an electric fuel pump on anything I own, other than the daily driver fuel injections.

I have seen races lost and oil pans crushed from a pump failure, or failure of the driver to turn it on.

Ron Middleton · 11-21-2008, 07:01 PM

Larry,
We've been selling and using the Race Pumps or for a SBC the Professional Products version for several years with great success. Would much rather use this than the the larger bulkier diaphragm style mechanical fuel pumps. Easy to service and rebuild . JMT.

11-19-2008, 11:42 PM	#1
Dragsinger VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Liberty City [East Texas] Posts: 1,760 Likes: 5 Liked 99 Times in 60 Posts	Race Pumps mechanical fuel pump Racers, What about these piston type fuel pumps? Anybody tried one? Or, anybody using any type of engine mounted pump? __________________ Larry Woodfin 471W

11-20-2008, 01:06 PM	#2
Dave Goob Cook Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Indy Posts: 422 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Race Pumps mechanical fuel pump I like the Racepump theory and packaging, but I just run a Holley Street/Strip pump, (no regulator 110 GPH?) and it is plenty. Same as any Carter/Edelbrock/Holley If you feel you need more, the upgrade 130 GPH, or a CV Products Speedway type pump will get r dun. I do run a roller tip pump pushrod, just 'cause it's really cool. I just never felt that using a huge fuel pump to connect to a spring and ball sitting on a .135" orifice made any sense. A by-pass style regulator setup after the carb inlets might make sense. I will NEVER, EVER be caught with an electric fuel pump on anything I own, other than the daily driver fuel injections. I have seen races lost and oil pans crushed from a pump failure, or failure of the driver to turn it on. __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular." Dave Cook NHRA N375

11-21-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Race Pumps mechanical fuel pump Larry, We've been selling and using the Race Pumps or for a SBC the Professional Products version for several years with great success. Would much rather use this than the the larger bulkier diaphragm style mechanical fuel pumps. Easy to service and rebuild . JMT.