filtration and lift pump?

[Noreaster]

Im going to be getting a lift pump very soon but i was thinking i might be able to save some money by buying a standalone pump like a raptor without the filter manifold and instead buying a cat 2 micron filter adapter for the stock filter head. What is everyones opinion?

Id put a water separating filter before the lift pump

 

[Kspen90]

Id put a water separating filter before the lift pump

Where would be the best place to get one?

 

[DMAXDOC]

I recently purchased but have yet to install an Aeromotive pump assembly. I bought the pump (regulated at 5-6psi), pump relay kit with oil pressure switch and misc brass fittings for around 250.00. Hope to get it installed this weekend. I just couldn't pony up the $$$$ needed to get the turn key system so many are currently using.

Is that enough pressure? I think mine is like 16psi I guess pressure really doesnt matter though as long as there is still positive pressure to the cp3??

 

[Kennedy Diesel]

Im going to be getting a lift pump very soon but i was thinking i might be able to save some money by buying a standalone pump like a raptor without the filter manifold and instead buying a cat 2 micron filter adapter for the stock filter head. What is everyones opinion?

best advice I can give here is stand alone pump and TWO filters in the system. just because a filter says it's 2 micron doesn't mean it gets it all. If you don't have a beta ratio for the filter in question the rating is just like car stereo wattage on a cheap 200w unit. Filters are rated on multi pass testing so 2 filters of even the exact same unit is still MUCH better than one.

 

[Jetty LBZ]

Sorry to derail. Juast ordered the Kennedy everything pump kit today! Plan on mounting it on the tank shield. Just wondering. Is the fuel line with it 1/2 or 5/8 fuel line and is there tips/tricks to make wiring and priming easier. Not good with electrical

 

[Kspen90]

best advice I can give here is stand alone pump and TWO filters in the system. just because a filter says it's 2 micron doesn't mean it gets it all. If you don't have a beta ratio for the filter in question the rating is just like car stereo wattage on a cheap 200w unit. Filters are rated on multi pass testing so 2 filters of even the exact same unit is still MUCH better than one.

Definitely some good info, thank you john. Dammit why must i be so poor? I really wish i could afford one of your kits

 

[jrkrace]

Sorry to derail. Juast ordered the Kennedy everything pump kit today! Plan on mounting it on the tank shield. Just wondering. Is the fuel line with it 1/2 or 5/8 fuel line and is there tips/tricks to make wiring and priming easier. Not good with electrical

I could be wrong, but my kit had 1/2" lines. As far as electrical is concerned, if you got his harness, it's basically plug and play. Super easy.

 

[Jetty LBZ]

Yea the kit I ordered included the harness. Will oil run out if I install the oil pres sensor without waiting tell I change it?

 

[jrkrace]

Yea the kit I ordered included the harness. Will oil run out if I install the oil pres sensor without waiting tell I change it?

No, you might lose a couple of spoonfuls, but that's about it. Be sure to use a torch and a good allen key socket. The plug has treadlocker on it...

 

[Jetty LBZ]

Should I put some on the pressure sensor when it goes in

 

[jrkrace]

I put a thin coat of pipe dope on the sensor and screwed it in. You would maul up the sensor if you ever tried to remove it with loctite on it...

 

[Kennedy Diesel]

Sorry to derail. Juast ordered the Kennedy everything pump kit today! Plan on mounting it on the tank shield. Just wondering. Is the fuel line with it 1/2 or 5/8 fuel line and is there tips/tricks to make wiring and priming easier. Not good with electrical

The Everything kits have 5/8" supply and the billet pickup. Also include stainless mounting bracket so no need to mount to tank shield. Just start the truck with the pumps disconnected. Drive around the block and put power to the pumps. Always best to verify psi with test gauge.

Yea the kit I ordered included the harness. Will oil run out if I install the oil pres sensor without waiting tell I change it?

It may drip a little, but nothing major.

I could be wrong, but my kit had 1/2" lines. As far as electrical is concerned, if you got his harness, it's basically plug and play. Super easy.

The deluxe kits have 1/2" and the everything kits have 5/8" as they have the billet pickup.

Should I put some on the pressure sensor when it goes in

A little pipe dope on the threads is all you need. Also prefer to use a proper oil psi socket to run the switch in.

 

[Jetty LBZ]

Thanks for all the answers everyone:thumb: and John I'm glad I found your pump I'd rather invest in an individuals business than a large name brand company! Sory I took over the thread with ?'s Kspen90 :hug: