Aeromotive Fuel Pumps

[Frogman]

Aeromotive
Anyone got any experience with Aeromotive?

I need to upgrade the fuel system, but my main concern is how loud their pumps are. I asked the guy at Aeromotive, and he gave me this song and dance about noise being "subjective".

This is what I'm considering buying as far as a fuel system upgrade.

I just don't want and Effing Jet engine sound...

http://www.shopatron.com/product/product_id=AER17143/415.0

 

[98LSC32V]

Why not use an Aviator fuel pump?

 

[Frogman]

Dunno what LHP the aviator pump is rated for. I've got a 255lph/hp pump in the tank already, but that won't support the power levels I'm looking at.

 

[Dr. Paul]

Having used both Aeromotive, Holley, Walbro, and Weldon pumps, as well as designing and installing over a half-dozen fuel systems, I guess you could say that I have informed opinions on the subject...

Aeromotive sucks sh!t. It is noisy, extremely expensive to set up since all of their stuff uses AN flare fittings with an O-ring boss on the other end, so you're basically looking at $17 for each fitting on both sides of every Aeromotive fuel system component (e.g. pump, filters, regulator, rails, etc...) The pumps are known to overheat and shut off (especially here in the oven we call Phoenix), they cavitate far more than factory type pumps, and aren't worth what you pay for them.

Of course, the one-way check valve is another $70, filters are like $45 each, then you have all the braided line, hose ends, and other fittings necessary to complete the system.

If you want my advice, run a Walbro GSL-392 255lph inline from either a sump or a pickup in the tank. If you plan on making a stupid amount of power (over 450 boosted hp), then you can just run two. Hell, a guy on turbomustangs made ~1050rwhp on a TT 337 ci twin T66 motor @ 30psi with three of them and 160 lb/hr injectors. They can be had for ~$150 each from www.fuel-pumps.net. I've ordered four of them from there over time, and never had a single problem.

Run push-lok line under the car because it's cheaper, easier to work with, more durable than braided stainless, and lasts longer. If you want bling, run bulkheads at the engine bay and transition to braided stainless.

Aeromotive does make good fuel rails, and I do prefer them over everyone else's specifically because they use O-ring bosses instead of pipe thread fittings, but that's up to you.

I designed/installed the fuel system on my 422 cubic inch stroker in my Mustang, and it works great, is quiet, and factory reliable.

Paul.

 

[Frogman]

I do like their fuel Rails and AN fittings, so I will at least get those.

I was not aware Walbro made inline fuel pumps. How loud are the walbro pumps as compared to the Aeromotive pumps?

And yes, we will me making over 450RWHP, so two pumps would be best.

Thanks for all of your guys' replies, btw.

 

[Dr. Paul]

I do like their fuel Rails and AN fittings, so I will at least get those.

I was not aware Walbro made inline fuel pumps. How loud are the walbro pumps as compared to the Aeromotive pumps?

And yes, we will me making over 450RWHP, so two pumps would be best.

Thanks for all of your guys' replies, btw.

The Walbro inline pumps are very quiet, and come with foam/rubber mounts to isolate the noise. Not as quiet as a factory in-tank pump, but close.

 

[98LSC32V]

You used those Walbro pumps on a Gen 2 Mark VIII? I heard that might cause issues since it's a return style system with variable voltage. I read getting a SVT Focus or Aviator pump is the way to go for mild supercharged applications.