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Old 03-09-2011 | 06:55 PM
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switching from mechanical to electric because my new block wont accept a mechanical. its 350 vortec sbc with lt4 hotcam, performer rpm intake, compression is like 9.8:1, and using a 650 demon carb. should be between 375 to 400 hp at about 5200 rpm. i was looking at the holley pumps and cant decide between the blue or the red. any input would be appreciated.
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switching from mechanical to electric because my new block wont accept a mechanical. its 350 vortec sbc with lt4 hotcam, performer rpm intake, compression is like 9.8:1, and using a 650 demon carb. should be between 375 to 400 hp at about 5200 rpm. i was looking at the holley pumps and cant decide between the blue or the red. any input would be appreciated.
neither,,a good cheep pump that will last woud be a mallory,,went through tons of holly pumps in the past and the mallory out lasts them by 100 to 1..
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Old 03-09-2011 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 87MagnumII
switching from mechanical to electric because my new block wont accept a mechanical. its 350 vortec sbc with lt4 hotcam, performer rpm intake, compression is like 9.8:1, and using a 650 demon carb. should be between 375 to 400 hp at about 5200 rpm. i was looking at the holley pumps and cant decide between the blue or the red. any input would be appreciated.
87 Magnum, I have 4 of these for sale Aeromotive pumps like now 20 hours time on them $120.00 each plus ride. Bob
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I use Mallory 140's (600HP) they are serviceable and inexpensive to rebuild. You could just run a 110 that is internally regulated to 6-7lbs

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ok so what kind of flow and pressure do you guys think i need?
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ok so what kind of flow and pressure do you guys think i need?
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.

400HP x .55 (BSFC)=220lbs/HR
Gas weighs ~6.2lbs/gal
220 / 6.2 = 35.5 gals/Hr
35.5GPH x 30% (safety factor) = 46.15 GPH
6-7PSI
Also fuel pumps are rated at free flow state. Flow and pressure are indirectly proportional. A 110GPH pump puts out about 90GPH @ 6PSI

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cool, thanks for all the input
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I would go with one of those aeromotive ones and a nice good pressure valve !
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Great pumps, no issues and reliable!

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