Just looking for ideals on fuel pumps and regulators. What are you guys running? Decided to ditch the in-tank pump idea with bypass regulator and going with sumped tank with external low pressure pump.

 

I just finished an engine swap in my 91 firebird and encounted the same issue. there seems to be 2 camps regarding the whole regulator thing. some say that they can starve your engine for fuel, and others say they work great. in my particular case i went with a regulator and it works great. i am running an Edelbrock 1407 and when i took it to the track it didnt seem to starve for fuel at all. so long as the regulator s set right(which can sometimes be an adventure) you shouldnt have any problems. also when looking to purchase one make sure it it fully adjustable. that way you can be sure that you can be where you want to be. the regulator i ended up with is part number AEI-13301 on summitracing.com. you also have to purchase a small guage that goes on the regulator so that you can tell how much PSI it is pushing to your carb. typicly when set should be between 6 and 7

 

I started out with an A2000 pump even though it was not and is not recommended for street use, was on my third one and sold it, just too much street driving for a race only pump-and that thing was a monster-waay overkill for my stuff.

Currently running Holley Red pump with Moroso high pressure spring (all holley pumps are identical motors, only difference is the spring) The Holley red in stock form would dump down to 3 psi at WOT and spit/sputter with a lean out on the top end of the track. Installed a Holley black pump spring and that solved the problem as it carried a regulated 8 psi the entire track. Bought a used Holley blue for a back up pump that came with the moroso spring installed, so took the high pressure spring outt the blue and installed it in my holley red and all is right in the world. It buried the guage at 15psi till I set it back to 8.5psi and that's where she stays on the street or making a pass.

Currently using a Aeromotive deadhead regulator, but when I get the ambition I'll install a by-pass reg just so it's easier on the fuel pumps. I run -10 from my tanks sump to the reg, then -6 from reg ports to both bowls.

 

i was thinking about using a Holley blue pump, not sure which regulator yet. Should I use a deadhead or a bypass?

 

If your buying new and want one for the long haul that's easier on the entire fuel system, a by-pass style wins hands down everytime and it's not even close.

Holley blues are proven dependable behind street/strip motors with standard dead head reg's for yrs, but for future system expansion and peice of mind the extra bucks for the by-pass reg. is the clear choice.

Aeromotive makes an excellent product and their customer service is one of the best in the business, you will not find anybody more willing to help you or take care of you should you ever have a problem. Throughout my problems with the A2000 there was constant e-mail/phone calls/check up's to see how everything was working out, if the problems were solved (through fault of my own-not theirs) and many different options laid on the table helping design a bullet proof street/strip fuel system-but I had a bunch of stuff laying around so I went with what I had for now-once juice is installed new system is needed and Aeromotive will be my only supplier when it comes time again.