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Topic: fuel line size for 65 with 400HP
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stoker
Gearhead Posts: 107
From: folsom,cal,
Registered: Jan 2002
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posted 04-15-2002 08:58 AM
   
what power levels have you guys got away with ussing factory tank pickup and steel line? my old 302 combo went 12.69@109 ussing holley electric mounted at tank with stock pickup and line (no mechanical pump).my new 302 combo is 10 to 1 AFR 185 heads solid lifter 550 [email protected] air gap intake super comp headers 650 mech. holley.this motor should make 50 more horses.i know i am pushing it but dont want to upgrade to fuel cell or fatter line.also any baseline jetting reccomendations would be helpful.right now i have 72 prim. and 80 sec. car is street driven regulary in good weather
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 805
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 04-15-2002 10:23 AM
Hey Stoker,I'm gonna have a similar engine setup soon and I'm in the process of building her right now. Any particular reason why electric fuel pumps are chosen over mechanical fuel pumps? Also, the fuel lines are 5/16 lines right? What would be the next step up? Also, what model holley did you use? red? blue? Sorry I wasn't able to answer your questions. Regards, Erik
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2bav8
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: Mesa, AZ
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 04-15-2002 05:14 PM
I stepped up to 3/8" fuel line and a electric pump (Holley Blue) when I was restoring my car. One nice plus is I have a '69 tank that already has the larger outlet on the sending unit too. As for the pump, 10 years ago it was hard to find a mechanical high volume fuel pump. It was easier to go electric and not worry about fuel supply problems. Also, I was able to run the fuel line on the passenger's side of the car and run a straight shot into the carb, instead of running a line over the top of the engine. ------------------
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 5428
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 04-15-2002 05:26 PM
A Holley Red pump and stock 5/16" lines was enough for our old engine to run 12.00's @ 111 mph in the '66.  SteveW
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