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green lightning 06-07-2022 07:04 AM


Originally Posted by Zole (Post 4834660)
fuel pump makes 9 psi and my boost is going to be around 5 psi

I would keep a eye on your fuel pressure , sounds low , I like to have my pressure at 6lbs of pressure at idle and increase the fuel pressure 1lb per pound of boost pressure

green lightning 06-07-2022 07:07 AM

At 5lbs of boost you are only going to have 4lbs of fuel pressure

SB 06-07-2022 07:12 AM

When using a mechanical pump, it can be boost referenced (increase fuel psi 1psi per 1psi boost) by connecting pump’s vent nipple to boost source ie: the box.

Now, if volume is enough from the pump, that’s another area to figure out/find out.

Zole 06-07-2022 08:23 AM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4834676)
When using a mechanical pump, it can be boost referenced (increase fuel psi 1psi per 1psi boost) by connecting pump’s vent nipple to boost source ie: the box.

Now, if volume is enough from the pump, that’s another area to figure out/find out.

i'll look into more before i start asking dum questions....engine is stil aut of the boat

Zole 06-07-2022 08:25 AM


Originally Posted by green lightning (Post 4834674)
At 5lbs of boost you are only going to have 4lbs of fuel pressure

great advice...now i have to learn the difference betwene lbs-psi..when i have some more numbers i'll get back to you..tnx

SB 06-07-2022 09:11 AM


Originally Posted by Zole (Post 4834690)
great advice...now i have to learn the difference betwene lbs-psi..when i have some more numbers i'll get back to you..tnx

pounds is same thing as psi in our lingo.
pounds is short for pounds per square inch.

Zole 06-07-2022 09:49 AM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4834705)
pounds is same thing as psi in our lingo.
pounds is short for pounds per square inch.

ok...your the man..:)

SB 06-14-2022 12:01 PM

Some peep’s run your system. Just ran into this post:
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...ml#post4835392

I’d check to see what carb # and how it is jetted/tuned/fuel pump used etc/etc. Always good to ask those who have done the same you are going to embark on.

Zole 06-14-2022 12:58 PM


Originally Posted by SB (Post 4835397)
Some peep’s run your system. Just ran into this post:
https://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/...ml#post4835392

I’d check to see what carb # and how it is jetted/tuned/fuel pump used etc/etc. Always good to ask those who have done the same you are going to embark on.

thank you SB realy means a lot...mostly im surfing throu som old posts on forum trying to learn as much as posible...thank you i'll take a look

Scarab28 06-14-2022 09:17 PM

I have a complete spare box if you need one. Best carb for that app would be a holley 750. Fuel pump needs to be able to make 6 lbs at idle and 11 lbs when full throttle if making. 5 lbs boost..


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