Fuel pump advice needed...
Jennifer Rose
javer96 at snowcrest.net
Fri Mar 6 05:26:42 GMT 1998
Hi All
The tpi pump will fit inplace of tbi pump - Generic replacemnet for napa
or kragen work great. S-10 went to tbu in about 85 or 86. For those of us
with chevy pickups ( 73 up) the 87 tank is setup up for in tank pump with
baffle. Much happier with in tank pump on my pu.
Vance
At 11:58 AM 3/5/98 -0600, you wrote:
>I've been there at this point. One of the easist and cheapest options to
>investigate is the stock in tank. If you have spare transportation than the
>S10, pull the tank and look at the stock sending unit. Details to study are
>the diameter of the unit and the configuration of the locking ring and the
>number and size of the tubes coming out of it. Now, go junkyarding and
see if
>the S10 sending units with FI are the same diameter and at least the same
>number or more tubes coming out of it. The pumps will be for the TBI units,
>but the TPI fuel shouldn't externally be much different.
>
>This is one of the things I wish I could do over on my swap.
>
>Joe Boucher
>'70 RS/SS Camaro '81 TBI Suburban
>
>lkurek at smtpgate.anl.gov wrote:
>
>> Guys:
>>
>> I am installing a MPFI 3.1L engine from a Camaro into my formerly
>> carburated S10. I *think* (we will see) I have everything accounted
>> for mechanically, and the wiring harness modifications shouldn't be
>> tough either. However, I am researching my option for a fuel pump
>> capable of supplying this motor (45PSI). First, what would be the best
>> way to go with this... a factory tank/pump from a FI truck, or should
>> I get an inline pump and use the stock factory pickup/tank? Second
>> question...does anyone have an inline pump they would like to sell :)
>> I want to go the cheapest, but sufficient, route here. Also, if anyone
>> has a line on an S10 FI tank/pump combo...I'd be interested.
>>
>> TTYL!
>>
>> Larry Kurek
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