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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 | I'm building a 51 3100. The engine is an ls-1. I purchased the fuel tank that goes underneath the bed. My question is what fuel pump for the FI/LS-1.I'm being told that the tank needs a baffle and sump? My tank has neither. What are my options? I know the AERO makes a pump/baffle combo for about $600.00. it requires cutting a hole in the tank to put this in. outside of cutting a whole what else? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 217 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2012 Posts: 217 | Interested in reponse I'm doing the same thing but I thought you could buy the tank ready to go with baffel etc in there?? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! | | "Hey! I sound like Darth Vader!! Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,168 | Well, you never want to starve your fuel injection pump of the cooling properties of gasoline. That's why the preference is to keep it submerged by way of sump and baffles. But no one says you have to use the in-tank pump. You can also find an external pump that matches the pressure and flow requirements of your motor. It would probably cost you a lot less than $600, too. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | I used a GM Fuel pump It worked out great for my 51. Im running GM fuel injection so it only seemed right.  It was around $350 for everything ( The pump cost $80.00 at the dealership) And I didnt have to cut a hole in the tank. It was a easy install.
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 |
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Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 | I used a GM Fuel pump It worked out great for my 51. Im running GM fuel injection so it only seemed right. It was around $350 for everything ( The pump cost $80.00 at the dealership) And I didn't have to cut a hole in the tank. It was a easy install. Bad 51, my tank is just a little different from yours I don't have the 2 holes in the top just one. the whole in my tank is just 1.75" id.(inside) I can Google the pump to get the dimensions. Do you know what the inside diameter of the wholes in your tank are. And does your tank have baffles? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Yes it's baffled, it's also got a pump well and both of holes are 1.75" The tank I got came with everything.., the fill neck & billet screw on cap, mounting straps, fuel pump sending unit, and all gaskets for around $215 all I had to get was the GM pump. The whole install took about 2 hrs.
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2011 Posts: 266 | awesome thanks for the pump info !!! | | |
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