how much pressure can the corvette fuel filter handle ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ACII · 09-10-2014, 06:57 AM

Hy all,

i would like to go with an external aftermarket fuel pump... (maybe Walbro or Bosch).

Those pumps do have up to 80 - 100 psi....

So can i use the original Corvette fuel filter ?? Can that filter handle that pressure ?

I dont wanna go with a return fuel line...

So far i got some informations out of the www the F-Bodys dont have a return line.... but i am a bit confused in my donor car (Camaro Z28 of 1999) i do have 2 fuel lines ..

I have attached a pic ...pls let me know which line goes where and what function ??

Thanks a lot
Achim

**truckdude239** · 09-10-2014, 08:38 AM

Im pushing about 85 psi to the inlet of mine

boostedc10 · 09-10-2014, 09:03 AM

The Vette filter will handle a 255 without an issue. As for what lines go where on the Vette filter its easier to explain with a picture. See below.

What is the donor engine going in?

BR3W CITY · 09-10-2014, 12:41 PM

The filters will handle well over 100psi physically, its whether or not your actually filtering anything with that much pressure. I doubt the filter media will do anything with 100+psi straight through, but the filter/reg will have no problem handling and regulating it to the 60psi you need.

The older Fbody setups used a PWM thingy which looks and acts a bit like the 'vette style, but IS NOT the same thing. The fbody has that built into the sender/bucket. IMO its best just to keep going with your conversion using the 'vette stuff.

ACII · 09-10-2014, 02:49 PM

thanks for help...

so i will definitly go with the corvette setup and probably walbro pump.

The engine goes into a 51 chevy pickup

CU
Achim

Matt Cramer · 09-11-2014, 09:46 AM

Also, keep in mind that the maximum pressure a pump CAN put out often isn't what it DOES put out. It is just the pressure you'd get if you blocked the flow completely. A bypass regulator (like the one in the Corvette fuel filter) lets excess fuel go past it, so the pressure coming in is much lower.

09-10-2014, 06:57 AM	#1
ACII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 301	how much pressure can the corvette fuel filter handle ?? Hy all, i would like to go with an external aftermarket fuel pump... (maybe Walbro or Bosch). Those pumps do have up to 80 - 100 psi.... So can i use the original Corvette fuel filter ?? Can that filter handle that pressure ? I dont wanna go with a return fuel line... So far i got some informations out of the www the F-Bodys dont have a return line.... but i am a bit confused in my donor car (Camaro Z28 of 1999) i do have 2 fuel lines .. I have attached a pic ...pls let me know which line goes where and what function ?? Thanks a lot Achim Attached Images

09-10-2014, 08:38 AM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: how much pressure can the corvette fuel filter handle ?? Im pushing about 85 psi to the inlet of mine __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 09-10-2014 at 10:28 AM.

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boostedc10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Detroit Posts: 748	Re: how much pressure can the corvette fuel filter handle ?? The Vette filter will handle a 255 without an issue. As for what lines go where on the Vette filter its easier to explain with a picture. See below. What is the donor engine going in? __________________ Brandon Instagram: DRVFSTR Current Project: Beatrix - 1967 SWB LQ4/78mm Turbo/4L80e/ on bags Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634691

09-10-2014, 12:41 PM	#4
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: how much pressure can the corvette fuel filter handle ?? The filters will handle well over 100psi physically, its whether or not your actually filtering anything with that much pressure. I doubt the filter media will do anything with 100+psi straight through, but the filter/reg will have no problem handling and regulating it to the 60psi you need. The older Fbody setups used a PWM thingy which looks and acts a bit like the 'vette style, but IS NOT the same thing. The fbody has that built into the sender/bucket. IMO its best just to keep going with your conversion using the 'vette stuff. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

09-10-2014, 02:49 PM	#5
ACII Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Germany Posts: 301	Re: how much pressure can the corvette fuel filter handle ?? thanks for help... so i will definitly go with the corvette setup and probably walbro pump. The engine goes into a 51 chevy pickup CU Achim

09-11-2014, 09:46 AM	#6
Matt Cramer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Covington, GA Posts: 386	Re: how much pressure can the corvette fuel filter handle ?? Also, keep in mind that the maximum pressure a pump CAN put out often isn't what it DOES put out. It is just the pressure you'd get if you blocked the flow completely. A bypass regulator (like the one in the Corvette fuel filter) lets excess fuel go past it, so the pressure coming in is much lower. __________________ Matt Cramer 1972 Chevy C10 - 4.8 swap, long bed, and maybe one dent free body panel somewhere - SOLD 4.8 LS build thread



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