Posted By: mopars rule
FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 12:50 AM
I have a 5 gallon fuel cell that came with -8 AN fittings in it. At what point does it become necessary to run a -10 AN?
FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 12:58 AM
Quote:Probally around 1000 hp total using power adders or on straight motor, but I don't really know as all of my junk makes less than that and I use a single # 10 to my 300 GPH pump, which is suppose to be good to 900 hp
I have a 5 gallon fuel cell that came with -8 AN fittings in it. At what point does it become necessary to run a -10 AN?
two number eights with the right system should be good to 1000HP + I would think, maybe not Try calling a couple of the companys that make good fuel system parts and ask them 
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:01 AM
I would say it depends on what system you plan on running. on a deadhead regulator I run 8 from the tank to the reg then 6 to the carb. this has worked on 600hp with no problems.
Posted By: MR_P_BODY
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:04 AM
I run a pair of #8s to a pair of the 150 Holley
black pumps then to a Y then a #10 forward to the regulator then
a #8 to the carb , a #8 return line. This winter
I
will change the #8 to the carb to a pair of #8s to
the carb
black pumps then to a Y then a #10 forward to the regulator then
a #8 to the carb , a #8 return line. This winter
I
will change the #8 to the carb to a pair of #8s to
the carb
Posted By: mopars rule
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:06 AM
BG 280 pump with internal bypass, then to a filter with stainless mesh. This is a small block duster that for now will only run mid to low 7's in the 1/8 mile. Fastest it will probably ever go will be 6.00 in 1/8 th.
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:09 AM
Quote:
BG 280 pump with internal bypass, then to a filter with stainless mesh. This is a small block duster that for now will only run mid to low 7's in the 1/8 mile. Fastest it will probably ever go will be 6.00 in 1/8 th.
a holley blue pump deadheaded with #6 would handle that. you are way on over kill.
Posted By: mopars rule
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:16 AM
So in the future a -8 line from cell with BG 280 pump and -8 all the way to regulator at carb then -8 from regulator to carb would support a say 440 to 500 cube motor running 6.00 in the 1/8 th.
Posted By: Quicktree
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:20 AM
Quote:
So in the future a -8 line from cell with BG 280 pump and -8 all the way to regulator at carb then -8 from regulator to carb would support a say 440 to 500 cube motor running 6.00 in the 1/8 th.
so you are by-passing at the pump? that should be plenty imo. Iam not up on the bg crap though.
Posted By: CokeBottleKid
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:27 AM
-9 
Posted By: mopars rule
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:31 AM
Posted By: Glen440
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:33 AM
A BG280 with -8 line supports my 700hp engine no probs.
Posted By: mopars rule
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 01:37 AM
Guess I will be fine with mine then because it will be a long long long time before I see those HP numbers in my car. The reason I got such a big pump was I got a heck of a deal on it from a member here.
Posted By: cudabin
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 02:32 AM
Single 1/2" aluminum hard line to a single holley blue pump with two -6 lines from the deadhead regulator to the carb works fine for us!
Runs 9.50's at 144 mph and 6.0's in the 1/8 mile.
Pulls hard all the way through the quarter.
Everyone will tell you you need more pump, but this seems to work...
B-1 Ken used to do the same with a single holley Blue pump...
Cheers,
Arnie
Runs 9.50's at 144 mph and 6.0's in the 1/8 mile.
Pulls hard all the way through the quarter.
Everyone will tell you you need more pump, but this seems to work...
B-1 Ken used to do the same with a single holley Blue pump...
Cheers,
Arnie
Posted By: farmington
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 04:13 AM
when Bob Glidden won Pro Stock in his Plymouth Arrow (1978?) he used 2 blue Holley pumps on his car.
Posted By: Cab_Burge
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/15/08 04:39 AM
Quote:When bob Glideen won that tital that was the only choice, no black pumps, no decent Mallory or any other brands of electric fuel pumps, if I remember correctly
when Bob Glidden won Pro Stock in his Plymouth Arrow (1978?) he used 2 blue Holley pumps on his car.
Posted By: chryco
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/18/08 04:02 AM
-12 out of the tank to the pump , -10 to the reg , -8 to the carb . B/G 400 pump and matching reg .
Chryco
Chryco
Posted By: 440Jim
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/19/08 01:52 AM
There are two groups on the fuel pump/system question...
Big and just enough.
I run two #8 lines out of the cell to a Y-block, short pipe (.4" ID) to my fuel pump. Then 1/2" aluminum line up front to the regulator. Then two #8 lines from the regulator to the carb (over kill IMO). Times in the sig.
Big and just enough.
I run two #8 lines out of the cell to a Y-block, short pipe (.4" ID) to my fuel pump. Then 1/2" aluminum line up front to the regulator. Then two #8 lines from the regulator to the carb (over kill IMO). Times in the sig.
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Posted By: hemi-itis
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/19/08 03:22 AM
Quote:
You can't put in too big of a primary fuel line. I say go with the -10.
I run -12 to prostar 500,-10 to the reg,-8 to carbz 
Posted By: Challenger 1
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/19/08 04:03 AM
Quote:
You can't put in too big of a primary fuel line. I say go with the -10.
Posted By: 5126brl No more
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/19/08 01:58 PM
I had a sump put in my tank years ago and the welder only had a pair of # 10'S so he put those in. 
I can tell you that the fittings get very pricey when you start buying # 10 stuff. Also space become a issue when routing # 10 hose.
I can tell you that the fittings get very pricey when you start buying # 10 stuff. Also space become a issue when routing # 10 hose.
Posted By: NITROUSN
Re: FUEL CELL, SHOULD I RUN -8 OR -10 FITTINGS - 12/19/08 03:48 PM
Quote:
-12 out of the tank to the pump , -10 to the reg , -8 to the carb .
Thats the way I set them up.