> > "MSD High Pressure Electric Fuel Pump
> > Multiport EFI systems require a stable fuel supply to
> maintain best
> > performance throughout the engine's rpm range. This high
> > pressure and
> > high flow Fuel Pump features a roller vane pump
> mechanism which is
> > extremely resistant to clogging and jamming. The pump
> mounts in-line
> > (out of the fuel tank) with two supplied cushioned
> clamps for a quick
> > and sturdy installation. The nipple inlet is 3/8" with
> a 5/16" outlet.
> > The wire terminals feature brass studs for secure
> connections. Made
> > in the USA, the pump is ideal for use as a "booster"
> for nitrous
> > oxide applications, or as a stand alone pump for
> multiport EFI
> > systems on engines up to approximately 500 HP. Capable
> of 43 gph at
> > 40 psi.
> >
> > Approximate flow is 43 gph (282 lb/hr) gasoline
> (specific gravity
> > 0.788) @40 psi and 12 volts/5.4 amps. Has 3/8-in. hose
> nipple Inlet,
> > 5/16-in. hose nipple Outlet. Includes 2 cushioned
> mounting clamps
> > and 4 mounting bolts."
> >
> >
> > This is head and shoulders better than any other pump I have
> > found so far. Not only is it only $109 but it is made in
> > the U.S. It is also a true positive displacement pump meaning
> > that it will draw fuel from a considerable head. That
> also means
> > it is a very linear pump with out put directly proportional
> > to pulse width or voltage.
> >
> > It is very very efficeint. at 40 psi with a pulse width of
> > 50% (six volts) it will put out 20 gallons an hour
> which is about
> > what we need for take off and climb. Current drain
> should be around
> > 2.7 amps. At cruise or 10 gallons and hour and a 25%
> pulse width
> > it should draw half of that or 1.35 amps. That gives
> you a long
> > time to find an airport on battery power alone if your
> alternator > dies.
> >
> > If your planning a PWM constant dribble fuel system
> snap one of
> > these up before they raise the price :) Heck it would
> be great
> > for Tracy's system as well.
> >
> > I am not going to mess with the Walbro/Mazda/Focus
> peripheral type
> > pumps. These are much much better for our purposes. No
> air sucking
> > problems.
> >
> > Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
>
>
> -- Hi guys (pros) This (ordinary) guy would like to know ???
>
> Now I have paid a lot of attention. To what you guys are
> saying here.
> And from time to time you all (almost) make a decision for the best
> product. Since I dont know where to find the end decision
> after the
> matter is close (except in here). Allow me to ask a question.
>
http://www.msdignition.com/fuel_7.htm is where you find the Msd fuel
> pump at 103US$. There are also a pump calibrator or something
> like that
> for non-turbo and turbo and control box for
> turbo use only that one
> could buy. The question, do I need the three parts in a turbo
> application also do I need the two parts in a non-turbo
> application or
> simply put it the fuel pump alone is alright???
>
> Marc Montreal Canada
>
> The MSD pump will work fine in conventional EFI system such as Tracy
> Crook's system or other car type electronic fuel injection systems
> such as the Mega Squirt. If turbo I recommend those type systems
> as it is possible to control a waste gate and other devices common
> to turbo installations. No calibration of the fuel pump will be
> required as these types of EFI systems use a fuel return type of
> pressure regulator
>
> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
Thank you Paul
Marc Montreal Canada
The Rotary Engine NewsLetter. Powered by Linux.
ACRE NL web site.
http://www.rotaryeng.net
Copyright 1998-2006 All world wide rights reserved.