Go big or??? Pump sizing

[will69camaro]

Originally Posted by Rodknock

Thanks for the info and insight. I was looking at their website. Lot's of useful info there!! Controller costs more than the pump!!! But hey, quality costs money, and it's better than being stranded with sub par equipment

I fully agree with Jody, what you get from Carl is a lot more than just a nice controller. The customer support is amazing.

I've been working with him on my car since the start and now have his latest upgraded controller as I went with a bigger pump configuration.

I have a ricks tank with dual CTSV to start with, and was EXCELLENT, until power turned up a bit too much and had to upgrade a pump. The low level fuel control is amazing.



Original controller:


I now have a CTSV pump as a primary so low fuel performance is still great, but have a Ricks module with dual walbro 525's in it, and if the tank is less than half tank basically, you can see the fuel pressure fall off. Not a big deal for autox, but drag racing and spirited highway driving, you want to be sure you have plenty of fuel.



New Controller:


There are a lot of options out there and Carl can help point you in the best direction for your build and your goals!

William

[Rodknock]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

I fully agree with Jody, what you get from Carl is a lot more than just a nice controller. The customer support is amazing.

I've been working with him on my car since the start and now have his latest upgraded controller as I went with a bigger pump configuration.

I have a ricks tank with dual CTSV to start with, and was EXCELLENT, until power turned up a bit too much and had to upgrade a pump. The low level fuel control is amazing.



Original controller:


I now have a CTSV pump as a primary so low fuel performance is still great, but have a Ricks module with dual walbro 525's in it, and if the tank is less than half tank basically, you can see the fuel pressure fall off. Not a big deal for autox, but drag racing and spirited highway driving, you want to be sure you have plenty of fuel.



New Controller:


There are a lot of options out there and Carl can help point you in the best direction for your build and your goals!

William

I'm not going to be anywhere near your power levels, so hopefully I won't need dual pumps, otherwise I'll be having to purchase a new tank.
I figure 750 max will be sufficient for what I want to do.
Thanks Will for the info!!

[will69camaro]

Honestly with that as a max, i'd look at using a V (or ZL1) module and replace the pumps with DW300C pumps. Get a vaporworx controller to control it all and let him know you're using those pumps. I think that would get you VERY close to 750rwhp and maybe even on E85.

https://www.deatschwerks.com/blog/ne...-fuel-pump-kit

[Rodknock]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Honestly with that as a max, i'd look at using a V (or ZL1) module and replace the pumps with DW300C pumps. Get a vaporworx controller to control it all and let him know you're using those pumps. I think that would get you VERY close to 750rwhp and maybe even on E85.

https://www.deatschwerks.com/blog/ne...-fuel-pump-kit

Thanks, buddy. I bookmarked that page.

[MtotheIKEo]

From a more budget minded perspective, I used the Tanks in unit with a 255lph pump with no problems. Dropping in a more powerful pump is a simple affair, easy afternoon job, and there are a lot of single pumps that will support 750 on gas.

The trade off with a bigger pump is noise, powerful pumps are loud, and you are going to cycle your fuel through the rails a lot quicker if you use a full return system.

The vaporworx system is no doubt the best way to go, but it’s 4-5x the cost of a tanks inc drop in system minimum.

[Rodknock]

Originally Posted by MtotheIKEo

From a more budget minded perspective, I used the Tanks in unit with a 255lph pump with no problems. Dropping in a more powerful pump is a simple affair, easy afternoon job, and there are a lot of single pumps that will support 750 on gas.

The trade off with a bigger pump is noise, powerful pumps are loud, and you are going to cycle your fuel through the rails a lot quicker if you use a full return system.

The vaporworx system is no doubt the best way to go, but it’s 4-5x the cost of a tanks inc drop in system minimum.

Thanks for the info

Yeah, for me, swapping the pump is even easier, because I incorporated an access panel into my build.

[MtotheIKEo]

A tanks inc 450 pump module is $340. That will support your hp goal.
+ some kind of regulator (~$150), you are about $500 in ignoring plumbing which will be needed for either option.

Vaporworx module is $430, which just controls the pump.
Not sure what CTS-V fuel pump module assemblies are going for. OEM modules look to be ~$800, aftermarket about the same.
The Tanks Inc tank won't accept an OE style module so you will need to weld in the mounting ring, ~$200 in hardware + installation.
So now you're ~$1500 in. (unless I'm misinterpreting the Vaporworx site)

There is no arguing that the Vaporworx setup is better. Really depends on your intentions with the car as to whether its worth it.

[cjfirstgen]

Originally Posted by will69camaro

Honestly with that as a max, i'd look at using a V (or ZL1) module and replace the pumps with DW300C pumps. Get a vaporworx controller to control it all and let him know you're using those pumps. I think that would get you VERY close to 750rwhp and maybe even on E85.

https://www.deatschwerks.com/blog/ne...-fuel-pump-kit

This is what I am running to support 750hp but I also have a tank like will69camaro with one side having a blank for the pump hat for future hp possibilities. I know pump size boosted vs n/a is different. Carl will direct you where you need to go. It is more straight forward than it might seem with Vaporworx.