Mech Fuel Pump Drag Racing 318

[cpearce]

Mancini Racing lists the Carter pump you want but an Edelbrock Part Number 1720 will handle up to 600hp and doesn't require a regulator.

Absolutely true, they are advertised to not need a regulator, but they indeed need one. I bought 1st one for exactly this reason, it put out 8.2psi. The replacement, 8.5psi, and it's replacement 8psi. Tech at Edelbrock said that is just the way it is. I am running the third one with a regulator now. Other than this, it is a great pump that actually has 3/8 openings, not just the threaded portions.

 

[toolmanmike]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a mechanical fuel pump to use on a 318 for drag racing? Engine is a standard bore, stock stroke, 10:1 318 with 302 heads and a 650 demon carb. Cam is comp cams 268 grind flat hyd tappet. Car is going to have 4.56 gears.

Would like to have a fuel pump that does not require a fuel regulator like the discontinued Carter M6902 fuel pump.

You should still check fuel pressure.