Fuel system upgrade installed
Fuel system upgrade installed
I put together and installed my own "big line line fuel system". I replaced everything from the tank module to the filter housing. My total cost was under $250 including the Holley Blue pump. I purchased most of my items through Summit.
Here is a list of what I used (in case anyone else wants to do their own):
Aeroquip
1 #FBM1512 6AN - Straight Barb Fitting
1 #FBM1522 6AN - 45 Degree Barb Fitting
1 #FBM1532 6AN - 90 Degree Barb Fitting
3 #FBM2005 6AN - 3/8 NPT
1 #FCN0615 15' of socketless Aeroquip hose
Non-Aeroquip
1 #12-802-1 Holley Blue Pump
1 #50102 Painless fuel pump relay kit
1 #800-121 Quick disconnect fuel line connector (mfg. Dorman) - used to connect to fuel tank module.
I don't have any pictures yet, but I will try to post some by this weekend.
I mounted the pump to the inside frame using 2 existing holes right in front of the fuel tank (Holley recommends in their instructions that the pump be mounted even with the bottom or sightly below the fuel tank bottom). One hole I had to tap for treads, the other was already threaded for a metric bolt for some option I that don't have. The braket I used I purchased at TSC (Tractor Supply Co) which is a 10" by 1.5" that is about 1/4" think zinc plated steel with countersunk holes drilled it in about every inch or so. Fasteners are all stainless.
The only thing I cheated on was the adapter for the filter housing to replace the lift pump. My neighbor is a machinist, so I spec'd what I needed based on measurements I took from the stock lift pump and he turned something out for me in his shop.
I wired the relay off of the stock lift pump wiring. That way the pump only comes on when needed like the stock one. BK/OR is the positive and BK/WT is the negative.
Any one interested in any specs, just shoot me a PM and I'll tell you what I know.
-Muzzy
Here is a list of what I used (in case anyone else wants to do their own):
Aeroquip
1 #FBM1512 6AN - Straight Barb Fitting
1 #FBM1522 6AN - 45 Degree Barb Fitting
1 #FBM1532 6AN - 90 Degree Barb Fitting
3 #FBM2005 6AN - 3/8 NPT
1 #FCN0615 15' of socketless Aeroquip hose
Non-Aeroquip
1 #12-802-1 Holley Blue Pump
1 #50102 Painless fuel pump relay kit
1 #800-121 Quick disconnect fuel line connector (mfg. Dorman) - used to connect to fuel tank module.
I don't have any pictures yet, but I will try to post some by this weekend.
I mounted the pump to the inside frame using 2 existing holes right in front of the fuel tank (Holley recommends in their instructions that the pump be mounted even with the bottom or sightly below the fuel tank bottom). One hole I had to tap for treads, the other was already threaded for a metric bolt for some option I that don't have. The braket I used I purchased at TSC (Tractor Supply Co) which is a 10" by 1.5" that is about 1/4" think zinc plated steel with countersunk holes drilled it in about every inch or so. Fasteners are all stainless.
The only thing I cheated on was the adapter for the filter housing to replace the lift pump. My neighbor is a machinist, so I spec'd what I needed based on measurements I took from the stock lift pump and he turned something out for me in his shop.
I wired the relay off of the stock lift pump wiring. That way the pump only comes on when needed like the stock one. BK/OR is the positive and BK/WT is the negative.
Any one interested in any specs, just shoot me a PM and I'll tell you what I know.
-Muzzy
Pretty clean and straight forward.
How is the noise level of the pump at idle vs the OE pump?
I was just looking at my truck and there is 3/8" line from the tank all the way to the LF tire, why did you change all that?
How is the noise level of the pump at idle vs the OE pump?
I was just looking at my truck and there is 3/8" line from the tank all the way to the LF tire, why did you change all that?
The Holley pump is noticeably louder than the factory unit, but it is also twice the size. I even installed the Holley with the little rubber pad they give you to help reduce vibration.
The factory hard line I measured at .270" inner diameter. The Aeroquip #6 line is .375" inner diameter hose. I don't know if DC follows the rules when it comes to tubing and hoses, but typically tubing is measure by OD, while hose is measure by ID. The factory line may be rated at 3/8 tubing, but that is the OD. I gained roughly a 28% increase in diameter by going to the Aeroquip. I thought about #8, but I would need at larger pump than the blue to get any benefit from it.
I posted some pics to check out once they've been approved.
-Muzzy
The factory hard line I measured at .270" inner diameter. The Aeroquip #6 line is .375" inner diameter hose. I don't know if DC follows the rules when it comes to tubing and hoses, but typically tubing is measure by OD, while hose is measure by ID. The factory line may be rated at 3/8 tubing, but that is the OD. I gained roughly a 28% increase in diameter by going to the Aeroquip. I thought about #8, but I would need at larger pump than the blue to get any benefit from it.
I posted some pics to check out once they've been approved.
-Muzzy
Originally posted by Muzzy
The factory hard line I measured at .270" inner diameter. The Aeroquip #6 line is .375" inner diameter hose. I gained roughly a 28% increase in diameter by going to the Aeroquip.
The factory hard line I measured at .270" inner diameter. The Aeroquip #6 line is .375" inner diameter hose. I gained roughly a 28% increase in diameter by going to the Aeroquip.
What material is the Aeroquip hose you used? I know steel line is less restrictive than rubber.
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