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: Fuel pump HP & RPM


gnunzio
Aug 2nd, 04, 10:03 PM
Hello all fellow TCers. Can any one tell me, to what horse power and or RPM my 1972 402BB 3 line A/C delco fuel pump feeding my Rochester is good too?????
Gary.

RB69SS396Conv
Aug 2nd, 04, 10:23 PM
In the neighborhood of 425-450, assuming an unrestricted uncrustified fuel system between the sump and the pump.

RPM will depend on what fuel pump rod you're running. A stock one will limit it to not much over 6000 RPM for any length of time.

gnunzio
Aug 3rd, 04, 6:51 AM
RB69 thanks for your thoughts, any one else care to add anything.Running 440 horse on dyno should I replace pump. I just purchased a new OE unit will it be adequate????

gnunzio
Aug 3rd, 04, 5:25 PM
Any other thoughts????? or opinions!!