Im in the process of putting a holley blue fuel pump into my car, LX, and i stuffed as to where to put it. What im after is places to put the pump also legalities of the pump in the boot. Pics would be good.
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Holley Blue Fuel Pumps
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, May 11 2008 12:22 AM
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Posted 11 May 2008 - 10:27 AM
Aren't they supposed to be put lower than the tank... they are a push pump not a suck pump
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Posted 11 May 2008 - 10:46 AM
I have a carter pump which is installed externally on the driver's side under the rear seat.
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Posted 11 May 2008 - 12:41 PM
My Holley Blue is in the wheel well of the hatch.
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Posted 11 May 2008 - 03:30 PM
^^ Ive seen them in a wheel well before and seem to suck and work fine from there.
Some people say the suction effect you get from mounting them there helps, but i can't understand why.
My only personal problem with having them higher then the fuel tank is they start dry, then pick up the fuel. This wouldn't be a problem if below the tank.
Some people say the suction effect you get from mounting them there helps, but i can't understand why.
My only personal problem with having them higher then the fuel tank is they start dry, then pick up the fuel. This wouldn't be a problem if below the tank.
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Posted 25 May 2008 - 06:42 PM
Holley Blues are supposed to be gravity fed ,best if you can put it under the car, but i have run Holley Blue's above fuel level without issues.
If you run the pump in the boot area using rubber fuel line,the car will most likley smell of fuel when it has been closed up over night.
This is why ( in QLD anyway ) rubber fuel hose in the boot/cabin is usually not legal
Its a good idea to fit a toggle switch for the pump (and a seperate fuse) power feed within reach of the driver.
You should also be aware that you could look into a oil pressure sensitive switch that will turn "off" the fuel pump when the engine has stopped, even tho the ignition may still be on.
This feature is important if you have a crash resulting in a ruptured fuel line as it will stop your pump from just pumping fuel all over the hot engine.
Most people have to use thread tape to get fuel fittings to seal in the pump (apparently this is not recomended by holley and can void warranty ???)
Holley Blues are friggin noisey, best if they can be rubber mounted from the start, and use a fuel filter before the pump.
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If you run the pump in the boot area using rubber fuel line,the car will most likley smell of fuel when it has been closed up over night.
This is why ( in QLD anyway ) rubber fuel hose in the boot/cabin is usually not legal
Its a good idea to fit a toggle switch for the pump (and a seperate fuse) power feed within reach of the driver.
You should also be aware that you could look into a oil pressure sensitive switch that will turn "off" the fuel pump when the engine has stopped, even tho the ignition may still be on.
This feature is important if you have a crash resulting in a ruptured fuel line as it will stop your pump from just pumping fuel all over the hot engine.
Most people have to use thread tape to get fuel fittings to seal in the pump (apparently this is not recomended by holley and can void warranty ???)
Holley Blues are friggin noisey, best if they can be rubber mounted from the start, and use a fuel filter before the pump.
MT
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Posted 25 May 2008 - 07:01 PM
Or you could use a tachometric relay, the ones they use on L.P.G systems and earlier injection systems.You should also be aware that you could look into a oil pressure sensitive switch that will turn "off" the fuel pump when the engine has stopped, even tho the ignition may still be on.
This feature is important if you have a crash resulting in a ruptured fuel line as it will stop your pump from just pumping fuel all over the hot engine.
MT
Only lets the pump run when the engine is rotating.
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Posted 25 May 2008 - 07:28 PM
Im not running an oil pressure switch but i have a switch mounted next to the steering coloum. i have got thread tape on the pump and regulator, bit of a habit.
Noise doesnt really worry me.
Noise doesnt really worry me.
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Posted 25 May 2008 - 08:05 PM
The tachiometric relays are great to use from lpg places,I won't wire up a fuel pump without one now.
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Posted 26 May 2008 - 05:11 PM
They r noisey but at least u know its working then
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Posted 26 May 2008 - 07:30 PM
fuel pump photo
^^ It ain't a holley blue. But thats where my pump is mounted. Out of sight.
Oh, and holley blues are noisy, but compared to this pump (BG220HR) they are as quiet as a mouse :-)
Also, ain't it a legal requirement to fit a tachometric switch, or oil pressure switch to a electric fuel pump. I know its required here in the NT, & im sure its a ANDRA rule also?
Im using the LPG tachometric switch. Works perfectly.
^^ It ain't a holley blue. But thats where my pump is mounted. Out of sight.
Oh, and holley blues are noisy, but compared to this pump (BG220HR) they are as quiet as a mouse :-)
Also, ain't it a legal requirement to fit a tachometric switch, or oil pressure switch to a electric fuel pump. I know its required here in the NT, & im sure its a ANDRA rule also?
Im using the LPG tachometric switch. Works perfectly.
Edited by v8slrtorana, 26 May 2008 - 07:32 PM.
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Posted 26 May 2008 - 08:24 PM
Yeah its an ADR requirement so it looks like some rewiring is needed 
Andra im not really sure of
i think ill need to move the pump when i get the new exhaust fitted though
Andra im not really sure of i think ill need to move the pump when i get the new exhaust fitted though
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Posted 26 May 2008 - 11:16 PM
mounting fuel pumps in the boots of vehicles is illegal, unless you seal the panel behind your rear seat, make into another firewall and the fuel lines are not allowed in the passnger compartment, unless ther a hard line with no fittings inside the cab. they do pump when in the boot, they suffer from fuel surge tho when fuel level is low. if your going to drive the car everyday, def recommend using a carter not holley blue. make sure you rubber mount it, they are #uckin noisy pumps, but cant beat them for value for money. makesure you check the fuel presseure the holley regulators arnt the best, dont want to flood the carby as it can damage the needles.
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