rooos

hello everyone!

i'm swapping a "2.0 zetec silvertop (feeded with zx9r ninja 900 carbs)",
into a "1.8 cvh r2a (pierburg 2v carburettor model) ford sierra sapphire".


it shouldn't be necessary, but for more info, the whole project is described in here:
https://passionford.com/forum/restor...-thinking.html

PREMISE
i assumed that the std 1.8 cvh fuel pump should feed the carbs with the correct pressure and flow... but i've always had my doubts.

QUESTIONS: anybody knows if...
-is there any chance the zx9r carbs will work correctly with the std 1.8cvh pump?
-do i need to purchase another fuel pump for this task?
-if yes, any advice about what to buy will be very appreciated, (the cheapest one and the best quality/costs one).

(the engine already runs. i started it up "on the ground" a week ago, using a mtx bike tank...)


my way would be the cheapest one:
try first, then if the system doesn't work, buy another pump (and then, which one?), but...
...if anyone knows it's mandatory another fuel pump for the task, he/she'll save me some useful time...

also, any other random advice on this one will be gladly accepted...
thanks for reading.

carterhall14@hotmail.com

hi the cvh pump is a mechanical pump and probably wont be sufficiant, get yourself a one of these i used one on mine ran perfectly http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Facet-Red-...4AAOSwXshWrfqg

rooos

yes. for that price, it is definitely a good idea buying one before the swap operation...
many thanks for the tip carterhall !

haz87

The standard pump would be up to the task, but you'd need to ensure it was regulated properly

rooos

many thanks for your tip too haz !

do you mean just a pressure regulator?

stevierob

You could use a Motorbike Fuel Pump, built in regulator so no need for anything else. Just need to fit it close to Fuel Tank as possible..

rooos

another good tip this one of yours...
many thanks for it, stevierob !

big_wasa

I dont like the redtop pump as they still need a regulator. They need mounting near the tank also.

I prefer a bike pump on the cheap or the Huco pump as sold by Webcon. It's a modern version of the su pump. You can mount it in the engine bay as they pull instead of pushing the fuel.

I've used them as a lift pump when upgrading to fuel injection as well.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HUCO-12v-e...IAAOSwFMZWtLC0

rooos

that huco is a good one. a bit more expensive, but reading the specs, looks like it's really worth it.

another great advice, thanks big wasa !

now that i have enough info, i just have to decide what way to follow...
i'll keep you posted on this one, in here or in my built thread.

i knew there were big ball technicians here on pf .
many thanks to everyone !