At one time I was using a Holly Dominator. I liked it a lot. I used two
Holly red pumps. One into each float bowl. I had a separate pump for the
nitrous system. Lot of pumps, but I already had them. RF
----- Original Message -----
From: "Albaugh, Neil" <albaugh_neil@ti.com>
To: <Flowbench@aol.com>; <Jimwprice@aol.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 10:05 AM
Subject: RE: fuel pump
> Mike;
>
> One more comment on fuel pumps-- it's possible to parallel two Holly
> blue- top electric fuel pumps (or any other ones) for higher flow. The
> key to success is to put a check valve in each fuel pump output line
> before teeing the two outputs together. Some fuel pumps may not need the
> check valve but most probably will. The cracking pressure of the check
> valve will reduce the fuel pressure by that amount so don't put in a
> 3000psi check valve or you may wind up with no fuel pressure at all.
>
> Separate fuel lines to the tank or a single larger line will be
> required. On the suction side of the fuel pumps it is wise to avoid tees
> if at all possible as they can cause cavitation in the fuel and vapor
> bubbles will be the result.
>
> Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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