
09-20-2025, 11:35 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2020
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Singleton
My GTO, (in signature), had the 550 RobbMc mechanical pump for several years with no noticeable fuel supply issues. Also used the RobbMc 1/2" tank pick-up along with 1/2" lines.
About two years ago. frustrated with the same issue you're describing with the empty fuel bowls, I decided to ditch the mechanical pump and went with the Tanks Inc setup with the in-tank 450lph pump and 1/2" supply and return. Used a cheap quickfuel bypass regulator plumbed-in after the carb, no hobbs switch.
I didn't expect any performance gains, since the car ran really strong on the street with the M&H drag radials, 495cid, 4sp, 4.10 gears. But after the electric pump install I was shocked at how quicker and stonger the engine pulled to redline. Like I said before, it ran great on the mechanical pump, but there was a noticeable difference after the Tanks Inc set up.
So the dry fuel bowl issue is solved and a slight fuel starvation issue that I didn't know about is also solved. And if I decide to go EFI, the components are already in place
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That's great info. Thanks.
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