megasquirt EFI

I've heard two reasons for in-tank pump installation. 1. To cool the pump to increase pump life. 2. To quiet the pump as consumers didn't like the rattle of an electric pump. Personally, I give more credence to number two than number one. I'd love to simply call one of the custom tank mfgs and order a custom tank, but I simply can't pull the trigger on an 800.00 tank. :(

I think long pump life can be encouraged by the following. Making sure that you keep the tank full so the pump never sucks air and cavitates. Placing the pump as close to the rear of the car as possible so it doesn't have to pull the fuel. Using the correct or even oversized wire to the pump so that it doesn't have to draw more current over hot wires.

Map63Vett, you're definitely right about the lines. I always forget the little stuff and it can add up FAST. Twenty dollars here, twenty there, and pretty soon any semblance of a budget is out the window.

Regards,

Joe Dokes