455 fuel pump recommendations
#1
455 fuel pump recommendations
Hey guys,
I'm looking for some recommendations for a fuel pump from my 455. It's probably in the 450+ hp range. I can't find any from Edelbrook or Holley that fit, but I've seen a Carter muscle car series pump that puts out 120 gph with 5.5-6.5 psi. Is this adequate for my motor? Looking for ideas.
Thanks,
Dave
I'm looking for some recommendations for a fuel pump from my 455. It's probably in the 450+ hp range. I can't find any from Edelbrook or Holley that fit, but I've seen a Carter muscle car series pump that puts out 120 gph with 5.5-6.5 psi. Is this adequate for my motor? Looking for ideas.
Thanks,
Dave
#5
the Carter fuel pump. another option is the RobbMc, like this one in the for sale forum https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...fuel-pump.html
Last edited by junior supercar; October 2nd, 2013 at 02:37 PM.
#6
the Carter fuel pump. another option is the RobbMc, like this one in the for sale forum https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...fuel-pump.html
This pump will not fit if you use Edelbrock or Pro-Comp heads
#7
the Carter fuel pump. another option is the RobbMc, like this one in the for sale forum https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...fuel-pump.html
I'll probably go with the carter.
Do I need a pump with a return if my car has a return line or can I just leave it disconnected?
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#10
In reference to the Carter pump- I am running the Carter pump on my 455 with Edelbrock heads. I did have to do a little filing in order for it to fit. No major cutting or water jacket problems. Also, no lack of fuel.
#11
Ziff, I've also heard that Edelbrock heads get in the way of the fuel pump.
BTW Dave, I think that fuel pump you have a link to will work perfectly for you. Please note that if you have braided stainless steel fuel lines from the fuel pump to the carburetor you will need to get a 5/8" male inverted flare / AN adapter to put the braided stainless steel hose on the fuel pump. This adapter is hard to come by at auto parts stores. When I installed the braided stainless steel fuel line on my 71 98 I had to search hi and lo for the adapter. I finally found it at a specialty hydraulics store. I paid $10 for it (fortunately they are only about $2 on Summit).
BTW Dave, I think that fuel pump you have a link to will work perfectly for you. Please note that if you have braided stainless steel fuel lines from the fuel pump to the carburetor you will need to get a 5/8" male inverted flare / AN adapter to put the braided stainless steel hose on the fuel pump. This adapter is hard to come by at auto parts stores. When I installed the braided stainless steel fuel line on my 71 98 I had to search hi and lo for the adapter. I finally found it at a specialty hydraulics store. I paid $10 for it (fortunately they are only about $2 on Summit).
#12
Ziff, I've also heard that Edelbrock heads get in the way of the fuel pump.
BTW Dave, I think that fuel pump you have a link to will work perfectly for you. Please note that if you have braided stainless steel fuel lines from the fuel pump to the carburetor you will need to get a 5/8" male inverted flare / AN adapter to put the braided stainless steel hose on the fuel pump. This adapter is hard to come by at auto parts stores. When I installed the braided stainless steel fuel line on my 71 98 I had to search hi and lo for the adapter. I finally found it at a specialty hydraulics store. I paid $10 for it (fortunately they are only about $2 on Summit).
BTW Dave, I think that fuel pump you have a link to will work perfectly for you. Please note that if you have braided stainless steel fuel lines from the fuel pump to the carburetor you will need to get a 5/8" male inverted flare / AN adapter to put the braided stainless steel hose on the fuel pump. This adapter is hard to come by at auto parts stores. When I installed the braided stainless steel fuel line on my 71 98 I had to search hi and lo for the adapter. I finally found it at a specialty hydraulics store. I paid $10 for it (fortunately they are only about $2 on Summit).
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-240115/overview/
#13
Dave, I'm not sure if that will work or not. I'm certain that the Carter fuel pump needs a male fitting with inverted flare (since the stock fuel line went from the pump to the carburetor). I believe the NPT threads don't have an inverted flare.
#14
On my 455 in the 57 Olds I filed the Edelbrock head to fit the fuel pump. On the one for the 48 Olds I dimpled the fuel pump just a tad. Both ways work but it the future I will always dimple the fuel pump
#15
Do you have a part number for the fitting from Summit that worked?
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#17
Dave, the second part is the one you want! I bought the same part from a local hydraulics store and I had to pay over $10 for it. At least the guy had what I needed though, I was itching to get the car running that day.
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