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What size mechanical fuel pump?

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#1 ·
I'm warming up my 351w to about 400hp this winter and was wondering how many gph fuel pump I should install? Any help is appreciated.

670cfm Holley Street Avenger carb
Holley StreetDominator intake (single plane)
170cc TF Twisted Wedge heads
 
#4 ·
I've had good luck with the Holley 110 gph mechanical pump on my windsor. It's not quite 400hp but it should feed the pony well. $90 at Summitracing.

Brand: Holley
Product Line: Holley Mechanical Fuel Pumps
Part Type: Fuel Pumps, Mechanical
Part Number: HLY-12-289-11
Free Flow Rate: 110 gph
Maximum Pressure (psi): 6.5 to 8 psi
Inlet Attachment: Female threads
Inlet Size: 3/8 in. NPT
Inlet Quantity: Single
Outlet Attachment: Female threads
Outlet Size: 3/8 in. NPT
 
#7 ·
At higher rpm's, I think the stock pump would give up a little at the top end. I'm running a Holley but it's only because of the chrome finish. No problems, though. Any of the aftermarket fuel pumps should handle your engine just fine, IMO.
 
#8 ·
mod9 said:
I am running a Carter street pump on my 427W. Puts out 6 PSI and 120 gallons an hour. Part #M6904. Never had a problem yet.
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