Not sure If I am posting this in the correct area, but here goes.
68 Cutlass with a 455, 700r4 weekend cruiser. I broke down saturday (Fuel pump/mechanical died) on the Cross Bronx Expressway (Fun place to be stuck...).
I am seeing that most folks are leaning me towards a holley blue electric set up and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on whole set ups.....IE Regulator,Gauge,Filter,Mounting etc, as I am guessing I am not the first to make this switch.
Have been looking at some RobbMC mechanical pumps, but I keep getting suggestions to go electric.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

I JUST posted this on another thread so it's easy:
Aeromotive.
Pump, filters, regulator.
Russell Classic hose and a ton of AN fittings.


-pete

 

The Holley HP Series is their top of the line beyond the blue pumps. They come in two versions based on output. I put the lower version on my stock 54 Olds. I think it is 7psi and 125 gph. It does not need a regulator. I think the larger pump comes with a regulator. They are not the old vane type pumps and are referred to as Gerotor pumps. They work like an oil pump. They do require a filter between the tank and the pump. I just finished a 300 mile trip and it worked perfectly. I see there are some negative reviews so make you own decision. It was recommended to me by a friend who has been very satisfied with his. The only place I have found them is at Summit. Here is the link:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-12-150/overview/

You may want to consider an oil pressure switch that will disconnect in the event of the loss of oil pressure. It is a good idea on any electric pump.

 

I installed the HP series on my 72 cutlass. Have not been able to drive it yet but many of my friends have the same product and have not hear a complaint yet.

 

I am using Edelbrock quiet flo for last 3-4 years. No problems so far, ran it from the stock pipe on the tank using a crush sleeve fiting, 1 filter before the pump, 1 after. 8an braided line and no regulator. Street setup, my car will rarely see the track.

 

Thanks for the suggestions guys!.......I have a few options to stew on now.

 

Or carry an extra mechanical pump with ya. You could of been up and running again within a few minutes. Whole lotta more stuff to fail in a electric setup then a mechanical pump.

 

Guys, Not sure if I go with an electric and 100 micron filter before the pump, should I remove the sock filter in the tank? Was thinking the sock, the 100mc and a 40mc up by the carb may be too much filter?

 

I have Rob Mac pick up, left the sock on with the Holley 125, 100MC filter no issues.

 

I guess I still have the sock on (another story). I have the inline filter before the pump and then the usual inline filter at the carb. I figure it is kind of like Gentleman Jack, it is better because it is filtered twice.

 

Thanks boys!