Relay with Aeromotive A1000 pump ?

[DRJDVM's '69]

My tank is Ricks Hot Rod stealth tank, so the inlet side of the pump is all done already. The AN fitting on the tank are 10 AN and 8 AN... I'm sure I can get a "step down" adapter to go from 10 AN to 8 AN for the line.

The cost for 10 AN vs 8 AN line and fitting wont really amount to much....

[Blown353]

If the tank already has a -10 out, might as well stick with it. Won't hurt anything.

The other thing you could do is run -10 from the tank to your fine-mesh filter, and run -8 from the filter out.

Rick sets up his tanks with an pre-pump filter, right? (should be 100 micron.) You'll want to install a 10 micron filter after the pump.

Troy

[DRJDVM's '69]

Thanks Troy
Yes the tank does have a pre- pump filter and I was planning on running another filter closer to the carb.

The other debate I was having....... running hard lines from the tank to the engine compartment vs. braided hose...

I would prefer to run hard lines, but I cant bend or flare worth a damn ( I tried with some of my brake lines) plus I dont own the right tools to do it well..... Inline Tube can make me lines but in the end it will probably cost me more......plus that set-up will end up with more connections so it has potential for leaks etc. More connections also equal more fitting= more $$

[Payton King]

I have a Rick's tank as well. Run it like Troy said. With the kit that Aeromotive put together for the LS1 (though summit) from the Tank to the 10 micron filter is a 10. Out the other side they reduce it to an 8 and run it all the way to the front. They supplied a 6 for a return and I will need an adapter to connect the 6 to the 8 on the tank.

From a number of sources I have heard that if you run the braided line for the entire system you will get a gas smell that permeates the lines...something about pump gas as race gas does not do this. Try and use as much hard line as possible to cut down on the smell.

Remember if you use stainless hard line it takes a 37.5 single flair...and it is hard to work with so you may want to mock it up with steel first to make a pattern.

[Blown353]

Braided hose will work but keep in mind the liner is rubber and will rot out over enough time, and since you can't see it because of the braid you almost have to wait for a leak! Thus, I like running as much hardline as possible, either stainless or aluminum-- eliminates the amount of hose in the system.

Flaring for AN is easy; it's a 37.5 degree single flare, MUCH easier than the typical 45 degree double flare on brakelines. Rigid makes a very good tool that will do both stainless and aluminum very easily. Get the appropriate AN tube sleeves and nuts and have at it. Either get aluminum tubing or annealed stainless tubing.

As far as bending, I also like the Rigid benders.

Concerning the braided line "stinking'-- this does happen. Some brands are better than others. I use all XRP stuff and find it to be much less "stinky" than Earls or Aeroquip.

Troy

[crazy1969]

Sorry for what i going to say but i stand 100% by this remark ALL U GUYS running carbs need help. This is the year 2006 not 1950s its E.F.I or D.F.I you will love the differance trust me on this .My old car was 1968 camaro 409 carb i tough it was quick then i went fuel injected WOW thats all i have to say SORRY

[DRJDVM's '69]

Crazy1969........

No one is going to deny that in some ways EFI is better..... the big difference is $$$$$$$

Theres nothing wrong with carbs and its been documented on many occasions that EFI doesnt offer any more power than a properly built and tuned carb. Yes EFI has better throttle response, MPG and driveability but that all comes at a pretty high cost....

I can't afford to go EFI right now. or I would be....

[67ragtp]

Well said Ned, Im setting up the same system, when the funds are available to convert to FI a regulator change is all that will be needed. If fuel Injection is ever going to become as popular/and widely used as a square bore holley, the price has to come down. I just dont get it, are we still paying for the developement cost of a little electronic box. Im done b****in.

Rich