mechanical fuel pump questions - Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

Sonix · 10-23-2006, 12:50 AM

Just out of sheer morbid curiosity, does anyone know the flow rate (say in GPH) or a stock style mechanical fuel pump? I guess the Carter M6626?

Also, is it possible to get a mechanical fuel pump that puts out more than 8psi such that you can use it, with a regulator, to fuel forced induction?

Thanks

Apeiron · 10-23-2006, 02:13 AM

I think it's somewhere around 65 GPH or so for a stock pump.

Racing pumps usually put out around 12 psi or so.

Sonix · 10-23-2006, 05:05 PM

hmm, ok, so definately not up to the task overcoming forced induction pressures.
ok, thanks.

Apeiron · 10-23-2006, 05:39 PM

It depends what kind of forced induction you're planning on using. If it's draw-through, there's no pressure to overcome.

Sonix · 10-23-2006, 06:16 PM

oh, yea right, draw through like a roots blower eh?
Yea, I was thinking a blow through turbo.

Is my 65gph suitable for my medium 350, and up? Or should I be considering an upgrade in the future?

Apeiron · 10-23-2006, 08:05 PM

You'd probably be good for a while.

If you needed more pressure from a mechanical pump, you'd probably use a piston pump instead of a stock type diaphragm pump. Quick Fuel has one that's good for 60 psi and 200 gph.

Sonix · 10-23-2006, 09:00 PM

oh cool... too bad it's $240.. That's more than an a cheap electric.
oh well, won't need that for a while...
Thanks