Pace performance fitech fuel injection

[Z10]

Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

So would the inline pump kit that they offer work with the factory in-cab tank in a 72 (vented, has a return port on the sending unit assembly)? Do the electric pumps have enough draw to lift the fuel through the top of the tank? I have no experience with electric fuel pumps.

The 72's have a vent port on the top of the tank.

[Tomahawk30]

Originally Posted by Z10

The 72's have a vent port on the top of the tank.

Yup, my tank has a vent off the top on the passenger side, the short one going to the filler neck on the driver side, and then the sending unit has the feed line and what I assume is a return line that is just capped on the outside with a plugged chunk of hose.

[Z10]

Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

So would the inline pump kit that they offer work with the factory in-cab tank in a 72 (vented, has a return port on the sending unit assembly)? Do the electric pumps have enough draw to lift the fuel through the top of the tank? I have no experience with electric fuel pumps.

Are you currently using your mechanical fuel pump? If so, fill the command center (surge tank) from your mechanical pump. The surge tank has a high-pressure pump inside which will feed the TBI.
Hope that helps.

[Tomahawk30]

Originally Posted by Z10

Are you currently using your mechanical fuel pump? If so, fill the command center (surge tank) from your mechanical pump. The surge tank has a high-pressure pump inside which will feed the TBI.
Hope that helps.

Yes, I'm running a mechanical pump now. Haven't ordered an EFI yet, just getting an idea of my options. I know the Command Center is the obvious choice, but I figured I'd see how feasible the inline pump would be without the Command Center. I'm just excited that the feedback has been so good on the performance so far, and the price have dropped to reasonable levels all of a sudden!

[Z10]

Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

Yes, I'm running a mechanical pump now. Haven't ordered an EFI yet, just getting an idea of my options. I know the Command Center is the obvious choice, but I figured I'd see how feasible the inline pump would be without the Command Center. I'm just excited that the feedback has been so good on the performance so far, and the price have dropped to reasonable levels all of a sudden!

If your mechanical pump is working fine, use it. It will save you some work. Although we fabricated our own surge tank (Command Center)it functions just like it. I've been operating this set up for over 7000 miles on my 72 utilizing a FIRST TPI EFI. If the FiTech Command Center been available at the time, we would have gone that route. Still would have used the FIRST system.

I have purchased the FiTech TBI unit and Command Center to go on my 69 Camaro and will be using my mechanical pump. The FiTech parts look first rate.

You can see some of our work on my build thread in my signature.

[Tomahawk30]

Originally Posted by Z10

If your mechanical pump is working fine, use it. It will save you some work. Although we fabricated our own surge tank (Command Center)it functions just like it. I've been operating this set up for over 7000 miles on my 72 utilizing a FIRST TPI EFI. If the FiTech Command Center been available at the time, we would have gone that route. Still would have used the FIRST system.

I have purchased the FiTech TBI unit and Command Center to go on my 69 Camaro and will be using my mechanical pump. The FiTech parts look first rate.

You can see some of our work on my build thread in my signature.

I'll check it out! I'll probably just pony up the extra couple hundred bucks for the command center then. Probably money well spent in the long run from the sound of it.

[67 chevelle]

Having done a few efi systems , this one looks impressive , compact size , anular discharge , and a built in pressure regulator , are all big pluses

[steveo3318]

I put vintage air in my truck this weekend and while doing it I have been running wire and making preperations for the command center return lines. I hope jegs ships mine out tomorrow. Doubtful but hopes are high. If anyone wants I could do a little write up of the install with the command center and everything with a factory tank since I have not seen that particular write up yet.

[Lattimer]

Originally Posted by steveo3318

I put vintage air in my truck this weekend and while doing it I have been running wire and making preperations for the command center return lines. I hope jegs ships mine out tomorrow. Doubtful but hopes are high. If anyone wants I could do a little write up of the install with the command center and everything with a factory tank since I have not seen that particular write up yet.

That would be great. I'd especially like to see the command center mounted.

[Tomahawk30]

Originally Posted by steveo3318

I put vintage air in my truck this weekend and while doing it I have been running wire and making preperations for the command center return lines. I hope jegs ships mine out tomorrow. Doubtful but hopes are high. If anyone wants I could do a little write up of the install with the command center and everything with a factory tank since I have not seen that particular write up yet.

That would be awesome! I suspect that this is going to be a common upgrade this year...

[Crushkrew]

Originally Posted by steveo3318

I put vintage air in my truck this weekend and while doing it I have been running wire and making preperations for the command center return lines. I hope jegs ships mine out tomorrow. Doubtful but hopes are high. If anyone wants I could do a little write up of the install with the command center and everything with a factory tank since I have not seen that particular write up yet.

We ordered a 600 power adder and comand center set up from jegs also....in same boat as you...hoping jegs ships soon....

[steveo3318]

I will do a write up in a separate post. I will keep y'all informed here though when it gets here and I start the other thread

[Nitis]

The impression I got from jegs is most of the FITECH stuff is being drop shipped from FITECH. Could have changed but just an FYI

[steveo3318]

Originally Posted by Nitis

The impression I got from jegs is most of the FITECH stuff is being drop shipped from FITECH. Could have changed but just an FYI

Yeah I was under this impression as well. I may call fitech

[steveo3318]

Fitech says they will have some in the second week of January. He said jegs may have some in stock though to call them. About to call jegs

[Crushkrew]

I just spoke with Jegs customer service and they said that when my order was sent to Fitech for shipment, it came back as Backordered to be shipped on 1/13/16...oh well, guess the waiting begins....;(

[steveo3318]

Same thing they told me. Forgot to post it. Looks like we have to wait

[TA1968]

This is to Big Kev-O what vented fuel cap did you go with? I'm not sure you mentioned it or I might have read over it.

[Big Kev-O]

Originally Posted by TA1968

This is to Big Kev-O what vented fuel cap did you go with? I'm not sure you mentioned it or I might have read over it.

Sorry I have no clue. All I know is my tank does not have a vent line so I think it is a early year 67-68 tank. I assume the cap is vented. The cap that is on the truck has a lock so I think it may be aftermarket. I dont know much about the different fuel tanks or caps. I need a replacement but I am not quite sure what to order.

[LostMy65]

Yeah, mine from Summit is backordered too.

[tdangle]

Just realized Fitech is in my backyard. Wonder if I can do a will-call pickup?

[swampbog]

Originally Posted by tdangle

Just realized Fitech is in my backyard. Wonder if I can do a will-call pickup?

If you can pickup, see if they will give you a tour and report back to us on how the place looks.

[steveo3318]

Just an update guys. Fitech shipped out there order to jegs yesterday. Which means jegs SHOULD be shipping out within the next few days. But just so y'all know fitech does have these units in stock as of today!!!!

[Crushkrew]

My 600 PA and FCC shipped yesterday from jegs...��

[steveo3318]

My command center did but not anything else =(. Maybe my basic 600 and return springs will soon