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Old 07-08-2015, 06:52 PM
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Default Fuel system for 500/550 bhp what's needed

As above I'm changing spec I take it the fuel system is on its knees at this power
What needs changing , lines pumps etc
Old 07-08-2015, 07:36 PM
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I just have a 044 pump and a new fuel pump loom

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Old 07-08-2015, 07:44 PM
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I have as above on 468bhp
Old 10-08-2015, 04:20 PM
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044 pump, good condition wiring and hosing, and big enough injectors.
And that's about it.

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Old 10-08-2015, 04:39 PM
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For a bit more safety go for the dw350il.

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I've got a facet red top lift pump feeding a 1.5ltr swirl pot and 044 fuel pump. That pump that Mark mentions may be a good option for me. I wonder if I'd have to upgrade lift pump?
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Originally Posted by jontysafe
I've got a facet red top lift pump feeding a 1.5ltr swirl pot and 044 fuel pump. That pump that Mark mentions may be a good option for me. I wonder if I'd have to upgrade lift pump?
Yes if you look up the specs on the facet they cant cope and only work due to the return filling the swirl pot.
I changed to a holley blue pump which was quieter in operation and greater flow rates.
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Old 20-08-2015, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by costina
Yes if you look up the specs on the facet they cant cope and only work due to the return filling the swirl pot.
I changed to a holley blue pump which was quieter in operation and greater flow rates.
Paul

Thanks Paul, that's another thing I`ll be buying then. I wonder if that`s why I melted a piston!?
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Or you could just go OTT ,,LOL

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Originally Posted by Mr RS500
Or you could just go OTT ,,LOL

Are you monitoring fuel temp on that as that's a lot of heat going in to that fuel.

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Old 26-08-2015, 11:44 AM
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mark the fuel won't get hot,it only drives on and off the trailer
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I spy a little cooler on the strut brace, that is a bonkers setup lol
Old 26-08-2015, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Adam-M
I spy a little cooler on the strut brace, that is a bonkers setup lol
I think you will find that's the rear diff cooler.

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The pump you require depends on the boost you run. At 2.5bar your pump will need to be efficient at 2.5 + 3.5 bar = 87psi. Most are out of puff at this. Also the fuel you use is mega important the bsfc of pump is .6 change to Methanol & its 1.2 meaning twice the fuel needs to be pumped Race Fuel is around .9 meaning 50% more required. This is a subject I have studied. I was going to write a tech article on Pump/Injector choice at high boost its very interesting.
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