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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 07:31 PM
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help with choosing fuel pump!

so i've got my LO3 to MAP TPI swap all done and now i have to look at fuel delivery. in the tech articles it says that a MPFI V6 fuel pump will work with a tpi setup, is this true?? i was wondering if it will pump out enough pph. any input greatly appreciated.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: help with choosing fuel pump!

The V6 pump is okay for TBI; I wouldn't use it for TPI...

When you go to the parts store, look up the pump for the 89 turbo trans am. It is the same pump that the first vortec trucks used and is just awesome for the TPI setup. It is designed for a 60 psi vortec system pressure and with your stock regulator you will get your minimum 41 psi for sure. There are no downsides to running this pump.

It only costs about 5 bucks more than any other 3rd gen...
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:19 AM
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From: Lake Jackson Tx
Car: 91z,97ws6,98fb,87&90jeep,05 yz250
Engine: 5.0tpi,5.7LT4,5.7LS1,4.2I6,5.7TPI,1
Transmission: t5,4l60e,
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: help with choosing fuel pump!

You will need a high pressure pump for Tpi. Tbi is around 15psi while tpi operates at 45 or so, but mpfi i think has the high press the tpi needs. Just order a 255 lph pump from holley are some one i think the holley is like $120 or so from jegs and you'll have a good fule system

http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...=KeywordSearch

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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 11:43 AM
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Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 6.8 HSR N2O
Transmission: TKO 600
Axle/Gears: 9" Moser 3.50 True trac
Re: help with choosing fuel pump!

Originally Posted by KrisW
When you go to the parts store, look up the pump for the 89 turbo trans am. It is the same pump that the first vortec trucks used and is just awesome for the TPI setup. It is designed for a 60 psi vortec system pressure and with your stock regulator you will get your minimum 41 psi for sure.
I installed the TTA pump this past weekend and it's much better that the stock one. Holds 50 PSI WOT through 6K. (the stock pump would drop to about 42 PSI at full throttle/4500+) I also suggest adding a relay to get full voltage to the pump if doing a lot of performance upgrades. Made a noticable differance in fuel pressure when I did in car tests. 2-5 PSI!

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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 03:58 AM
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Re: help with choosing fuel pump!

what is the part number for the TTA pump???? i went to lordco and they just looked at me all dumb founded i put in the v6 pump today just to get it running. i think the v6 pump will pump out enough psi and gph, since its the exact same pump as the tpi cars (same P/N.) id much rather have the TTA pump though.
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Old Jan 27, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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From: Casselberry, FLA
Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: help with choosing fuel pump!

You can also look up a fuel pump for a 97 GMC Suburban 1500 with a 350 Vortec engine.

Part numbers are:

E3270 Master

P74074 Carter

Good luck!

Both are around 75-85 bucks.
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Old Jan 29, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Re: help with choosing fuel pump!

will this pump work with my sending unit? 91 LO3. or does it mount differently in the tank? thanks!
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Old Jan 30, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: help with choosing fuel pump!

It's an exact replacement. No mods necessary.
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