fuel tank pick-up upgrades

[F8LDOSE]

has anybody done away with the tiny . 25id pickup lines in the tank and upgraded to a larger line, and the same from the tank forward, using a p-pump? I know Jennetty makes a kit, but seems expensive at $350.

 

[Rob Thomas]

I know several people with P-pumps that have done this. I have done it on my 24v, I have a 3/8"(-8AN) pick-up, and 3/8" lines to the filter, then -6 from the filter to the VP, since I've installed it I haven't used it at the drag-strip, or sled-pulls yet, but I'm sure it will help with the bigger injectors I have for competition. Cost me $500 with the pump(PE4200), all SS braided lines and Aeroquip fittings, which I put together myself, $350 pre-made(I assume) still sounds a bit steep.



Later, Rob





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[F8LDOSE]

Rob, did you keep the screen filters in the float assembly? How did you attach the 8AN line to the plastic holder where the factory line was fastened? I was thinking of looseing the screens, putting a 10AN line into factory float assembly and using an inline filter between the tank and canister filter, also using 10AN line, and keeping the factory return line. Thanks alot. Jason

 

[Rob Thomas]

Jason,



To attach the -8 to the sender housing I used a standard -8 to -8 flare fitting, with an 0-ring on the inside of the housing. Then a -8 straight to hose fitting, from the flare to the bottom of the housing.



Yes I kept the screens, my pick-up is between the two screens, just like the factory pick-up.



Later, Rob



BTW, All my factory crap is still in place, including the pusher (just plugged off, and no power to either pump) so if I ever have a problem with the current system, inside of 10 minutes I can have the entire factory fuel system operational, and back on the road.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Jason



http://www.haisleymachine.com/ has a set up to use as an Aux System that has everything, a new pickup with a screen on the end to a 125 PSI 100 Gal/Hr pump to a spin-on filter with a base then to a modified banjo bolt at the pump, it has all the lines fittings, relay, switch, connectors ect. It is list in the TDR mag issue No. 38 / PG 61.



Sounds like the ticket for drag runs or pulls to me.



Jim



P. S. give me a month or so and I'll R&D it personally for you!

 

[Vaughn MacKenzie]

I went inside the pickup with a 1/2" ID line. I removed all the screens and check-valve components. I just pick up straight off the bottom. I had all sorts of problems when I tried to integrate in with the stock fixtures so I finally gave up and totally removed them.



I was afraid I'd have aeration problems but so far that's not the case. No detectable loss in power or mileage with only 2-3 gallons of fuel left in the tank.



Vaughn