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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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Default how much psi can a fuel pump handle?

When running an FMU, on say a 14b, d15b7 or d16z6
how much psi can a fuel pump handle?
or rather howm uch boost.
for say a 12:1 vortech fmu,

or would it be better to get a 9:1 fmu?

thanks
Old Mar 3, 2003 | 08:18 PM
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Most stock fuel pumps max out at around 100psi.



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Old Mar 3, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Tad
When running an FMU, on say a 14b, d15b7 or d16z6
how much psi can a fuel pump handle?
or rather howm uch boost.
for say a 12:1 vortech fmu,

or would it be better to get a 9:1 fmu?

thanks

every pump is diferent... you need to find a flow chart for the pump.. on my old setup I ran 160psi of fuel pressure on a bosch pump.. made 365 whp... the bosch pumps seem to flow the highest...
Old Mar 3, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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i meant stock fuel pump

anyone got the stats?
Old Mar 4, 2003 | 05:55 AM
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The bosch pump is factory.

to a supra.
Old Mar 4, 2003 | 04:03 PM
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