In search of a quieter fuel pump...

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  1. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    My car has a Holley Blue pump on it and Its so loud I CAN HARDLY STAND IT. I `ve heard that the Mallory comp 140 is alot less noisy can anyone varify that? I really want to get one that s as quiet as possible,yet still does the job as it should. :confused:
     
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    I hear that the Aeromotive pumps are almost silent. The holley pumps are notoriously loud, which is nice on a race car that way you know for sure it's working. They suck on street cars though.
     
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    Holley Blue Pump

    Just in case you get another I would like to buy the blue one from you. Let me know if it would be for sale.
     
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    Re: Holley Blue Pump

    Hope he can hear you over all that noise!:D :D :D
     
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    hey, old guy, while we're on the subject. What would a good size fuel pump for a almost stock but will be fixed later 5.0, probably going aeromotive for the low noise?....and since I'll be running a carb and electric fuel pump will I need a return fuel line?
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    We had this discussion on an earlier post. I believe it was Mavman who recommended the mallory pumps. I have a high dollar Paxton and it's no quieter than the Holly I started with.
     
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    Fuel Pump

    Any of the least expensive pumps in the catalogs would work, Holley red is one choice or the Mallory etc. No need for a return line yet, good idea to get a fuel pressure regulator and gage though for future upgrades. Should only need a max of 6 lbs of fuel pressure right now. Back about 50yrs ago:D , there was a electric pump made by Bendix that was as quiet as a mouse after initial start up, but all good things have gone to the dumper with new technology. In some cases, those good things needed to be flushed away:D :D
     
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  8. M.A.V.

    M.A.V. Yep,my real initials.

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    I have a 1978 Mustang II that has a Holley red pump on it .
    the pump was on the car when I bought it and I have not yet replaced it, but it too is LOUD !:(
     
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    yes, the Aeromotive pumps are about the quietest i've seen but not all of them.....the "log" style are very quiet and are right at home on street/strip cars but get ready to spend some money!! My paxton pump is loud but I cant' really hear it over the 3" exhaust so it hasn't been a problem for me.....but remember, if you can hear your fuel pump that means it's working!!!;) :D
     
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