how much psi can a fuel pump handle?

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03-03-2003, 08:03 PM

Tad

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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

03-03-2003, 08:18 PM

mike 94sc2

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Re:how much psi can a fuel pump handle?

Most stock fuel pumps max out at around 100psi.

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03-03-2003, 08:26 PM

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Re:how much psi can a fuel pump handle?

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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...