24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain Discuss the 24 Valve engine and drivetrain here. No non-drivetrain discussions please. NO HIGH PERFORMANCE DISCUSSION!

need help with lift pumps

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-07-2007, 11:21 PM
  #1  
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
chris s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
need help with lift pumps

dealer installed in tank pump. had 12 psi at idle 4 at WOT too low i think
had my mechanic instal holley blue and big line kit disconected
in line and running 15 psi at idle 8 Wot sucking through in line pump i think
then he hooked up both pumps and now the gauge is pegged at 30 psi
at idle and 30 WOT
is this too much? am i hurting my vp



thanks for any info


2002 2500 extended cab
Old 03-07-2007, 11:36 PM
  #2  
Registered User
 
PaulDaisy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Longmont, CO
Posts: 1,491
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
I'll say this is way too much. But you may have a good set up overall, just need to dump extra fuel. Buy an overflow valve at Vulcan or another supplier of Simflo; alternatively, you can get an adjustable Swagelok overflow valve or Aeromotive or another back pressure regulator. Install it downstream of the Blue, before the Big line kit. Route the overflow back to the tank via the auxiliary fitting on top of the tank. You will be all set.

-P
P.S. 15 idle and 8 WOT psi is good by itself but I am not sure how long the Blue will last if the in-tank pump is as restrictive as people claim it to be. Sure looks like your setup is proving otherwise.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Cow Patty
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
2
08-20-2011 08:01 AM
Varmint
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
19
05-01-2010 09:50 PM
HOHN
24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
20
12-11-2008 02:16 PM
sallyman1
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
23
02-03-2008 10:00 PM
Ilikebikes
1st Gen. Ram - All Topics
10
12-11-2006 10:13 PM



Quick Reply: need help with lift pumps



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:25 AM.