A1000, stock fuel tank w/ baffling okay? - Lateral-g Forums

**Flash68** · #1 08-21-2008, 04:19 AM

Hey guys,

I used the search function and many are running the fuel pump inside the tank, but wanted to see if this set up is okay to run.

Motor is a Procharged 406 small block with Holley Stealth Ram, FAST EFI, 75 lb injectors, and about 750hp.

A1000 fuel pump mounted externally
new stock fuel tank with baffling installed and a return line

I think this is going to work, although not as awesome as Rick's Stainless or a Rock Valley tank, but it should be fine right?

thanks in advance

**camcojb** · #2 08-21-2008, 06:25 AM

yes, the baffling will determine how well it will work. If it's real good there will be no issues, but if not you'll likely have to keep the tank pretty full to avoid uncovering the fuel pump pickup.

We ran a stock un-baffled tank with your motor initially until Don could afford a Rock Valley tank; just kept the tank full.

Jody

**Flash68** · #3 08-21-2008, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by camcojb

yes, the baffling will determine how well it will work. If it's real good there will be no issues, but if not you'll likely have to keep the tank pretty full to avoid uncovering the fuel pump pickup.

We ran a stock un-baffled tank with your motor initially until Don could afford a Rock Valley tank; just kept the tank full.

Jody

Thanks Jody. Again.

Were you and Don also running an external A1000 then? It seems there are a lot of negative reviews about this pump out there....

Vegas69 · #4 08-21-2008, 02:52 PM

Do it once and the right way

**Flash68** · #5 08-21-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Do it once and the right way

What exactly is this "right way"? Seems there are many ways.....

Vegas69 · #6 08-21-2008, 04:22 PM

I am doing my fuel system for the second time. Definitely more than one way to skin a cat. Fuel system is a very vital part of the build and has to be reliable. It was really a poke at myself.

**Flash68** · #7 08-21-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

I am doing my fuel system for the second time. Definitely more than one way to skin a cat. Fuel system is a very vital part of the build and has to be reliable. It was really a poke at myself.

I'm sure I read it before as I follow your thread, but what was your original fuel system and what did u change it to?

thx

Vegas69 · #8 08-21-2008, 06:23 PM

Really just some bad luck with a couple Holley pumps deadheaded. Will have updated soon on my thread.

rich-allen · #9 08-21-2008, 07:42 PM

I believe the typical 1000 fuel pump is the internal one used in the Ricks tank.

You should be fine.

**Flash68** · #10 08-21-2008, 10:07 PM

Cool. Thanks Vegas and Rich!