My New Facet Silver Competition Fuel Pump

[driversdomainuk 8]

Hi

 

I have just ordered a Facet Silver Competition fuel pump which is up to 200bhp use more than enough to power my 8v on twin 45s. I am replacing it as the original facet fuel pump has been on the car I think around 9 years and as I am rebuilding the engine, I want to make sure its reialible.

 

Will I need to replace the King Regulator as this new pump requires around 6-6.5psi where as the one I had only needed 4-4.5psi cant remember at this moment but I even think 4-4.5psi is sort of stamped on the edge of the King Regulator, which leads me to believe I may need to bin the current one.

 

thanks

[mfield 20]

The regulator is supposed to bring the pressure of the pump down because the floats of the carbs can only hold back about 5psi iirc, if to high a pressure is used the carbs stand a chance of flooding.

 

The new pump doesn't require 6-6.5 psi it's what it will pump when running, the regulator is fitted after the pump to reduce the fuel pressure.

[driversdomainuk 8]

The regulator is supposed to bring the pressure of the pump down because the floats of the carbs can only hold back about 5psi iirc, if to high a pressure is used the carbs stand a chance of flooding.

 

The new pump doesn't require 6-6.5 psi it's what it will pump when running, the regulator is fitted after the pump to reduce the fuel pressure.

 

Thanks mate - I did not know that to be honest. So in effect I did not need to bother with a Silver Competition pump as only a certain degree of fuel will be needed anyhow...??

[mfield 20]

So in effect I did not need to bother with a Silver Competition pump as only a certain degree of fuel will be needed anyhow...??

 

Yup

 

It will work fine and probably have a better flow rate than your old pump which is a plus point.