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jtm311
05-23-2011, 04:48 PM
Ok I finally placed my order for the Fast EFI kit, purchased the one with the fuel pump.

Now for the question. I also purchased a new fuel tank, pickup and straps. I know this system needs a return so I was going to weld on a bung so I can use AN fittings. Is it best to have the connection at the top of the tank? Also, I was going to weld a bracket to the back of the tank to hold the fuel pump, good Idea or bad?

Anything else I should know about installing this kit (PN 30227)?

Thanks for the help

John
Six_Shooter
05-23-2011, 05:07 PM
When I do a return line, I like to have it return high in the tank and then have a tube on the inside that runs straight down and has between 1/2" and 1" of clearance to the bottom of the tank. I will also place the return as far away from the pick up as possible to avoid aerating the fuel being picked up to go to the pump.
jtm311
05-24-2011, 02:45 AM
When I do a return line, I like to have it return high in the tank and then have a tube on the inside that runs straight down and has between 1/2" and 1" of clearance to the bottom of the tank. I will also place the return as far away from the pick up as possible to avoid aerating the fuel being picked up to go to the pump.

Great tip about placing it far away :) Thanks
jtm311
05-31-2011, 04:24 PM
Hey Guys never installed an EFI system, What do you think about this idea of mounting the pump. Also, I welded in a threaded bung for the return line. Before I paint the tank I would like to know if this is a good or bad idea? Also, the Fast EFI needs a 3/8 return line, so I was going to use the factory steel line from the old system and run the new line from the pump to the EFI system, this ok?471114711247113

Thanks for the help,
John
quarterbooty
05-31-2011, 05:53 PM
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you mounted the pump right where the passenger side strap wraps around the underside of the tank. You won't be able to bolt it to the car.
jtm311
05-31-2011, 06:12 PM
Thanks Nick I thought of that and tested it. I made it stand off the tank so the strap fits behind the pump and does not hit at all :)

John
quarterbooty
05-31-2011, 06:18 PM
Glad you thought of that. I always seem to find those things out the hard way. Let us know how the EZ EFI does. I've been tempted to give it shot; it looks like a real nice system.
d69bird
05-31-2011, 06:45 PM
I think you will like EZ Efi, but you have the pump set up backwards.
jtm311
06-01-2011, 07:44 AM
I think you will like EZ Efi, but you have the pump set up backwards.

lol nice catch I see it now, Glad I didn't use the wrench on it yet :) I will spin it around. Also I see now looking at it, I could drop the pump further down by flipping the brackets.
Thanks
jtm311
06-01-2011, 07:57 AM
One other question, what about venting? Is it ok to just replace the gas cap with a vented version?

Thanks
jtm311
06-01-2011, 03:58 PM
Painted and pressure tested time tomorrow she goes in the car :)

Thanks for the help.

John
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Motown 454
06-02-2011, 08:51 AM
Nice job it looks good.
1969CamaroRS
06-02-2011, 10:16 AM
Nice, that will just disappear under the car. :twothumbs
jtm311
06-02-2011, 04:32 PM
Guys I am blown away how nice it works :) It is like driving a new car. Tomorrow I will put the MSD box in.
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Motown 454
06-11-2011, 06:42 PM
Glad to hear you like it and its working good for you..
Rod
06-11-2011, 07:00 PM
looks good
Coursey
07-19-2011, 03:18 PM
How do you like the system?

Have you had any trouble with fuel starvation, by using the stock tank?
jtm311
07-19-2011, 03:23 PM
I like it. really works great. No problem at all with the tank even below a 1/4 tank. I had more problem with the timing then anything.

John
John Wright
07-20-2011, 03:29 AM
Did you get the FAST XFI system?...I'm looking at the TPI-FAST XFI and just can't pull the trigger yet. Still reading up on it plus have another project eating up my funds at the moment.
jtm311
07-20-2011, 03:34 AM
No I went with the standard EFI I heard the XFI is better but too late.
John Wright
07-20-2011, 04:09 AM
I'm using the factory GM 89 era computer and I understand that the XFI processes info alot faster than the older GM box does, so I'm still reading up.
BulldawgMusclecars
08-01-2011, 02:58 PM
I installed the EZ-EFI on a '69 RS/SS Camaro convertible a few months ago...turned out really nice!

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