Good non return fuel pressure regulator?

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Good non return fuel pressure regulator?

The Carter mechanical fuel pump won't keep up with my new 358. I went to use an old Holley that I don't think I ever used. The 63 psi 350 LPH in tank pump pushed it to 15 psi on the lowest setting. Looking for good regulator that doesn't cost a fortune. Thanks in advance. Here is how I set up the 20 year old Holley regulator.



Old Yesterday | 05:58 PM
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Basically looking at the Holley, AEM and Spectre which looks identical to the AEM but slightly cheaper. All the same style as the one I just installed.
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Maybe put another one in series to drop the 15 psi down to a carburetor friendly level?
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The Quickfuel 30-803 seems to rated the best out of those style regulators and will be here early next week, around $100.

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Originally Posted by Fun71
Maybe put another one in series to drop the 15 psi down to a carburetor friendly level?
That might not be worst idea. This one dropped it some, this pump is regulated a 62-63 psi just not dropping it enough for my Qjet.
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I got 1 from tanks inc, wish I could tell you how it preforms as Im still waiting patiently for the motor swap lol, it has a return line on it though.
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It seems like it'd be real tough to drop fuel pressure that much (and keep it consistent) without a return line.
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Originally Posted by letitsnow
It seems like it'd be real tough to drop fuel pressure that much (and keep it consistent) without a return line.
Exactly why I might try dual regulator. Too bad there isn't real estate for a RobMc fuel pump with these heads. I don't know how the Chinese 80 gph fuel pumps perform in the real world, they have worked fine on Cutlassefi's dyno. I know I bought one years ago and never used it. I will do some searching around. Maybe it is hidden in a corner of the shop. I also did find the suction line, the clamp had bottomed out and wasn't super tight. Might not have caused an issue. I added washers to that clamp and added a second clamp since 63 psi pushing through that line.
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