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Offline mojavered

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Mechanical Fuel Pump
« on: December 28, 2009 - 01:34:32 PM »
I have a Proform 950 I am getting ready to put on my engine.  I am in need of a fuel pump.  I want to stay with a mechanical fuel pump and have heard mixed reviews.  Is there a mechanical fuel pump that I can use that any of you have experience with?  Thanks.
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Re: Mechanical Fule Pump
« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2009 - 03:02:31 PM »
I have a Carter Hi-volume pump that works fine. Be aware they make pumps for the street and the strip, so I don't know how you intend to use the car. The only real difference is the fuel pressure. The street pump will be lower. Having said that, even with the street pump, I had to put on a fuel pressure regulator because it was putting out more pressure than advertised. I have it set for 6 PSI, but from the factory the pump was in the 8+ range.

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Re: Mechanical Fule Pump
« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2009 - 03:14:40 PM »
What is the Carter HV part number?  If you can remember off of the top of your head?  Thanks.
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Re: Mechanical Fule Pump
« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2009 - 03:48:09 PM »
I run a stock hp carter pump for a 440-6 on my car at it keeps up fine

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Re: Mechanical Fule Pump
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2009 - 05:43:30 PM »
Thanks for the input so far.  Is this an HP Carter like you all talk about?  Going on a 500+ engine shifting at 5500 requiring only 850 cfm of carb, if it helps.  Thanks!
CARTER - 383, 440, 5.5 tp 6.6 psi
1969-71 Muscle Car Series, Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth
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CARM4589

Or do I need one that can get closer to 7.5-8.5psi? Like this one?
CARTER - "B/RB Hemi" engine 8.5 psi (race)
$122.95
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Re: Mechanical Fule Pump
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2009 - 04:25:29 AM »
go with the first one

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Re: Mechanical Fule Pump
« Reply #6 on: December 31, 2009 - 08:10:47 AM »
Mine is priced like the first one. It has a 3/8ths inlet tube, not 5/16ths. 

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Re: Mechanical Fuel Pump
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2010 - 07:16:01 PM »
Thanks for the input!
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