Fuel System For 2.3 Whipple OR Buy 2.9?

[bigmoose]

I suggest running a post style relay instead of a standard automotive. It's much better for connecting larger diameter wire. I run this one and was super easy to connect my 6ga wire from my battery.

PAC PAC-80 80-Amp Relay Battery Isolator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EAWS6O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nXQyAbS4HJ304

 

[Nightmare302]

The key on won't make enough amperage spike to kill a standard relay. While what you have is a good setup a standard auto relay will work just fine for one 465 each.

The FORE controller is neat and very pretty but not necessary. The only add ons I do from the regular kit is the stainless element filters and a fuel pressure gauge if they don't have one.

 

[MG0h3]

https://www.svtperformance.com/foru...-allowing-oe-type-fuel-pump-actuation.825181/

The first post or two by malcolm is updated and is the correct way to wire it up. If you read the last post by me, you'll find an easy way to power both relays without extra splicing or connections if you go the two relay route.

I posted pictures of how I mounted the relays and reg in the what did you do for your terminator thread but I can probably dig them up if you want. Came out perfect and was very simple; all you need is some metal strapping from Home Depot or Lowes.

 

[bigmoose]

The key on won't make enough amperage spike to kill a standard relay. While what you have is a good setup a standard auto relay will work just fine for one 465 each.

The FORE controller is neat and very pretty but not necessary. The only add ons I do from the regular kit is the stainless element filters and a fuel pressure gauge if they don't have one.

I wasn't saying he needed an 80a relay. I was highlighting the advantages of a post relay. With two 465s I wouldn't go smaller than 6ga wire from the battery. It's much easier to use the proper sized ring terminal then a female spade that are usually only made for 14ga.

 

[MG0h3]

I used one of those single post battery lugs/junction points. Batt power runs there; then 14ga leaves there to the two relays.

 

[c6zhombre]

I've been happy with the 2.3 on my car for seven years now. I've been on E85 and 22psi for the majority of the time. I've had no desire to swap the blower. You have to ask yourself what is your budget, what are your goals for the car, how important is track times. To me, track times are not important at all, I just want a 700 wheel car to cruise around town once a week and let off some steam. For that purpose, this is more than enough. I can spin 18" 305/35 R888s thru 3 gears and wag the tail at will. Once you get much past 700 wheel....like a 2.9 whipple can accomplish, a whole lot more driveline parts can start breaking. I'm still on the original IRS, T56, etc. Thats great longevity for this fun level. Motor 15 yr original.

Good luck.

 

[1BLCKSVT]

I've been happy with the 2.3 on my car for seven years now. I've been on E85 and 22psi for the majority of the time. I've had no desire to swap the blower. You have to ask yourself what is your budget, what are your goals for the car, how important is track times. To me, track times are not important at all, I just want a 700 wheel car to cruise around town once a week and let off some steam. For that purpose, this is more than enough. I can spin 18" 305/35 R888s thru 3 gears and wag the tail at will. Once you get much past 700 wheel....like a 2.9 whipple can accomplish, a whole lot more driveline parts can start breaking. I'm still on the original IRS, T56, etc. Thats great longevity for this fun level. Motor 15 yr original.

Good luck.

Im on the same page. I’ve decided to go the fuel system route and save a couple thousand. 700 whp would be real nice! Good to know the trans is holding up at that power level too. I’m on a SRA so not too worried about that. I appreciate the response man