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You really should read a thread from the beginning.
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The gen. 6 454 numbers are pretty dismal. I think they only had 290 hp, 410 ft lbs from the factory IIRC. I'm not gonna get it on a...
Apr 27, 2024
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How is a Holley with vortec heads I went Edelbrock 750.
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Wanted to report back about the fuel pressure regulator. I initially tried using a single stage Holley billet regulator and it was...
Apr 27, 2024
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That’s exactly what happened to me. The floats were set so high from the factory, that it was over the sight glass and I thought no fuel...
Apr 27, 2024
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The pressure regulator itself is what develops the fuel pressure. Having a pump capable of 90 psi won't produce more pressure than a...
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If I'd known that I'd be going with a carb when I replaced my fuel pump, I would've gotten the TBI pump and saved some money. But you...
Apr 27, 2024
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You can't do that with a pump designed to run at 4 bar. If using an EP381, you need the dual stage bypass like the one he bought. If he...
Apr 27, 2024
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Or just use a simple bypass style regulator instead of that double unit.
Apr 27, 2024
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I've used this holley regulator before on a TBI truck I converted to carb, but that had a factory fuel pressure of 12-14 psi. Not sure...
Apr 27, 2024
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7 psi Holy crap! $320 for a fuel pressure regulator? Who's smoking crack? Lemme save you $250...
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I recently cleaned the tank and replaced the pump with the Delphi unit for the vortec trucks. Was planning to use the aeromotive dual...
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Thanks a lot. Will be ordering these tomorrow. Never would have found this without your links.
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You'll also probably want to swap the EP381 pump out for a TBI pump designed for ~12psi and then run the AN lines to a regulator that...
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Supply: https://www.ictbillet.com/tbi-vortec-87-98-truck-6an-supply-fuel-line-adapter-fitting-female-m16-1-5.html Return...
Apr 27, 2024
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