Fuel Pump Options

jwlandry · Mar 19, 2015

Im on the fence about the A1000 or the Fuellab pump. It will be feeding some 300/200 B codes. I read the other thread about the fuel systems but it didn't really talk about pumps in specifics.

Ron's Power Stroke · Mar 19, 2015

on 4 forums that i visit i never hear a bad thing about the fuel lab pump... you need to run 5/8 line so its a little more then just putting in a new pump...

Radioflyer · Mar 19, 2015

Ron's Power Stroke said:
on 4 forums that i visit i never hear a bad thing about the fuel lab pump... you need to run 5/8 line so its a little more then just putting in a new pump...

x2, though i'm not running a HEUI Truck, I love my fuel lab.

jwlandry · Mar 19, 2015

I have everything on the truck that's needed to run either pump.

greenman01 · Mar 20, 2015

Fuelab at half speed has been reliable and way overkill for my setup. Keep in mind you have to run a BF1252 primary, not a 1212.

Swaan · Mar 20, 2015

greenman01 said:
Fuelab at half speed has been reliable and way overkill for my setup. Keep in mind you have to run a BF1252 primary, not a 1212.

Why is that? 1212 to restrictive?

Ron's Power Stroke · Mar 20, 2015

the 1252 has a little higher micron rateing so it flows more freely though the filter...less strain on the pump...a pump doesn't mind pushing..its the sucking that kills them..

taken from strictly diesel's web page

1212
This is the same Baldwin Fuel Filter / Water Separator used in our "Fuel Tank / Pre-Pump Kit". This filter is designed to be on the suction side of the fuel pump. See below for Fuel Filter Specs.

Flow Rates:
210 GPH @ 1 PSID
300+ GPH @ 3 PSID

Other Specs:
Capacity in Grams: 32.4
Filtration: 4 micron @ 86% / 20 micron @ 99%
Burst Pressure: 150psi
Collapse Pressure: 100psid

1252
This Baldwin Fuel Filter / Water Separator is designed to be on the suction side of the fuel pump. We recommend this filter when using high volume aftermarket fuel pumps like the Fuelab or Aeromotive, and include this filter in the optional Pre-Pump Filter upgrade that's available with our High Performance Fuel Delivery Kit. See below for Fuel Filter Specs.

Flow Rates:
Greater than 210 GPH @ 1 PSID
Greater than 300+ GPH @ 3 PSID

Other Specs:
Capacity in Grams: 59
Filtration: 9 micron @ 86% / 40 micron @ 99%
Burst Pressure: 150psi
Collapse Pressure: 100psid