High Performance Oil Pump

[geordie]

High Performance Fuel Pump

Any recommendations anyone? At the moment I've got the stock Carter style pump. I would like to upgrade to an aftermarket pump, possibly an Edelbrock or Holley.

 

[302 coupe]

Oil pump? It sounds like you mean fuel pump. Do you want mechanical or electric? If mechanical, they're all pretty good. If electric, I'd stear clear of the Holley pumps (reds and blues), I know a lot of people that have been left stranded by them, plus they seem to be noisier than other pumps. Use a Mallory or Summit catalog brand, the Summit pumps are re-boxed Aeromotives units for $50 less.

 

[geordie]

Thanks. Guess I'm not awake yet. I've corrected the thread, I was thinking fuel pump and typing oil pump. I was thinking of sticking with mechanical. Is Aeromotives a good make?

 

[302 coupe]

Yeah, Aeromotive makes good stuff. You pay for it though.

 

[allcarfan]

mechanical....just get the summt brand high flow and you will be fine. No sense in paying for a name.

And...I run a holley blue. Ran a blue and a black one on two other cars...never had a problem.

 

[302 coupe]

I never said they were all bad. Holleys reputation just doesn't shine as brightly as the others

But I agree, a mechanical pump would be preferred for a street car.

 

[Rapid]

Don't forget to think about your fuel pressure needs. Some carbs may need to have a regulator.

 

[LMan]

whats wrong with your old pump?