| fffFrequently Asked Questions |
| Q |
Where can I buy Race Pumps products? |
| A |
Race Pumps products are available factory direct and from hundreds of dealers worldwide. Factory direct orders are shipped from our facility the same day. We will never pass your order off to a dealer. |
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| Q |
How can I become a dealer for Race Pumps? |
| A |
If
selling high perfromance components is a major part of your business,
you may qualify to be a dealer for Race Pumps. Call 336-476-9720 or
send an email to dealers@racepumps.com for more information. |
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| Q |
What is the expected life? |
| A |
The
Race Pump has far fewer moving parts than traditional designs and
should last indefinitely, however contaminants in the fuel may damage
it. |
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| Q |
Can the Race Pump be rebuilt? |
| A |
Rebuild
kits are available for $10.00, or the pump may be returned to the
factory for refurbishing for $50.00 plus freight |
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| Q |
Are the seals compatible with Gasoline and
Methanol? |
| A |
Yes. |
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| Q |
What fuel pressure regulator should I use?
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| A |
RacePump
has just introduced our own adjustable fuel pressure regulator. It has
been designed just for the RacePump and has many advantages over other
regulators. Please see our regulators
page. |
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| Q |
Can the Race Pump be used with a bypass/return
regulator? |
| A |
No, the
Race Pump must be used with a traditional "dead head" regulator with no
return line. |
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| Q |
How will the Race Pump affect my camshaft?
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| A |
Fuel
pump lobe wear on the camshaft is virtually eliminated with the Race
Pump. |
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| Q |
What kind of fuel pump push rod do I need? |
| A |
Any
standard length fuel pump push rod may be used. The manufacturers of
billet roller cams recommend bronze tip push rods against their
camshafts. There is no advantage to running a lightweight fuel pump
push rod with the Race Pump. |
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| Q |
How much pressure does the Race Pump put on
the fuel pump push rod? |
| A |
25 to
35 pounds (depending on flow rate) for the carbureted version. 75 to
105 pounds for the EFI version. Traditional fuel pumps have 100 to 125
pounds of pressure on the fuel pump push rod. |
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| Q |
The pump comes with -10 and -8 inlet
fittings, which should I use? |
| A |
Always
use a -10 inlet with Methanol (don't use a 90 degree fitting on the
pump). Gasoline engines can use the -10 or the -8. |
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| Q |
What is the maximum flow? |
| A |
450 Gallons Per Hour |
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| Q |
How can such a small pump deliver more fuel
than the traditional design? |
| A |
Traditional
pumps were designed for 2,000 RPM engines that got 2 MPG, they were
never intended for today's higher RPM engines. The Race Pump is a fresh
new design that borrows nothing from earlier fuel pumps. |
| Q |
Will RacePump work with a Hillborn, Crower
or Enderle fuel injection unit? |
| A |
The
Race Pump will work with carburetors and EFI, but not mechanical
injection. The Race Pump is a variable displacement/constant
PressureÊdesign. Mechanical fuel injection requires a
positive displacement/rising pressure design. |
| Q |
Will RacePump work with electronic fuel
injection unit? |
| A |
If your
engine has a fuel pump boss, you can use the Race Pump EFI pump and
regulator. You do not need a fuel return line back to the tank. Factoy
EFI units like the GM TPI have the regulator on the return side. This
can be removed and the return line hole plugged. |
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