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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Car: 84 berlinetta
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700-R4
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i have a 84 camaro with a carb and am swaping my 305 with a rebuilt 383. the new cam will not allow for the mechanical fuel pump to work so i am going to install an electric fuel pump by the gas tank. do i use the vapor line as the return line for the fuel pump? if anyone has installed an electric fuel pump i would like your input.
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Old Jul 26, 2003 | 08:37 AM
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Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
Your car should already have a real return line. I haven't installed an electric pump on my Camaro personally, but all you should have to do is install the electric like you said, and I'm assuming you're using a 3-port regulator with return, plumb the return into the existing 5/16" return line (the supply line is 3/8"). Leave the vapor line as a vent to the evap canister.

I almost bought a 350 shortblock (I believe it was an LT1) at a swap meet last year. I decided against it because it didn't have the mechanical pump provision machined. I could kick myself now.
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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will an intank fuel pump for an 88 or 89 TBI fit in an 84 carb gas tank? and if so will i need a regulator?
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Old Jul 27, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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Yes to both.
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