Who make the best boost-a-pump

That's my question. I've got a 255lph pump maxed and I've read on the forced induction forum a few of you guys use a boost-a-pump to get a little more out of these pumps. I just wondered which one was the best and where to get one. Any info would be great because this might work for me. I posted here because it seems like FI is where most of these things are being used. Thanks

I've been using the Kenne Bell BAP and have had no problems with it. Here's a link http://www.kennebell.net/

I have a MSD. No problems like 200 bucks.

I have been using the Voltblaster from Modern Muscle Cars for over three years now and it has been working fine. It only cost $60. http://www.ramchargers.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgrfnbr=26895&cgmenbr=541&cat1=26890&cat2=26891
With the voltblaster I was able to get my car to 611rwhp with stock fuel lines and rail, one 340M intank FP (255lph), www.acceleronics.com box, and 72#/hr injectors. This works to increase voltage throughout the whole car according to the TPS. It is not specific to the fuel pump.


If you want the best and willing to pay for it, I believe the Kenne Bell BAP maybe the best.

I'd steer away from the Volt Blaster. It increases voltage to the entire electrical system, including the Opti. I believe that it contributes to decreased Opti life (based on my own experience). I used the BaP from Kenne Bell for three years without a problem. Went through three Optis in a year and a half with the VB.

Rich Krause

Kenne Belle BAP for six months. Works well.

But for the price, why not use the Volt Blaster hooked up only to the fuel pump circuit? And in my case (I don't have Opti-spark), I could use it as designed, I suppose.

how does the msd unit compare to the kenne bell one?

kenne bell offers two different rated ones, one at 20 amps and one at 40 amps, which is better and why?

kenne bell offers two different rated ones, one at 20 amps and one at 40 amps, which is better and why?

If you're running one pump, the 20-amp variant will work.

Willie

Kenne Bell BAP :thumb:

Originally posted by Willie
Kenne Belle BAP for six months. Works well.

But for the price, why not use the Volt Blaster hooked up only to the fuel pump circuit? And in my case (I don't have Opti-spark), I could use it as designed, I suppose.

I believe the volt blaster workes by putting an increased load on the field sensor wire on the alternator, thereby boosting the entire electrical system. There is no real way to limit this only to the fuel pump. You really need some sort of DC-DC step up, which is going to be a bit pricey at the appropriate amperage ratings.

I would just buy two GSS340's and a few fittings and run dual pumps - works great!

I believe the volt blaster workes by putting an increased load on the field sensor wire on the alternator, thereby boosting the entire electrical system. There is no real way to limit this only to the fuel pump.

Thanks for the clarification.


I would just buy two GSS340's and a few fittings and run dual pumps - works great!

Sounds good. Do you run dual lines or tee into the stock 3/8"?

Willie

I just t'd into the stock line. Seems to work fine.

FWIW I've had a voltblaster on my car for the past 2 years and no problems.

I like the idea of the ignition getting extra voltage along with the fuel pumps.

Originally posted by Chris B
I believe the volt blaster workes by putting an increased load on the field sensor wire on the alternator, thereby boosting the entire electrical system. There is no real way to limit this only to the fuel pump. You really need some sort of DC-DC step up, which is going to be a bit pricey at the appropriate amperage ratings.

If all it's doing is showing the sense wire a lower voltage causing the internal regulator to up the voltage, AND of you're really concerned about that you could always run a wire to the pump straight from the charging terminal on the laternator and then wire a ford external regulator between that and the rest of the car. Last I checked they can still be had for under $10.

do boost a pumps create more voltage going to the pump like the racetronix wiring kit or are they a boost sensative fuel regulator. help me clearify please

Both the MSD, KB and B&M units are reliable.
The MSD unit is preferred for F.I. applications as it ramps the voltage based on a MAP input. The KB unit can produce a pressure spike which creates a blip in engine response. This blip is more pronounced with returnless fuel systems as in the LS1 cars.

The Racetronix harness allows any pump booster to be added as a PnP option without cutting into the factory harness or loading the factory wiring system.

REMEMBER.. NEVER RUN A WALBRO HP PUMP OVER 16VDC AS IT WILL START TO CAVITATE.

how much does the KB or MSD unit raise voltage by? and how would i be able to prevent from goign above 16v?

Originally posted by Racetronix
Both the MSD, KB and B&M units are reliable.
The MSD unit is preferred for F.I. applications as it ramps the voltage based on a MAP input. The KB unit can produce a pressure spike which creates a blip in engine response. This blip is more pronounced with returnless fuel systems as in the LS1 cars.

The Racetronix harness allows any pump booster to be added as a PnP option without cutting into the factory harness or loading the factory wiring system.

REMEMBER.. NEVER RUN A WALBRO HP PUMP OVER 16VDC AS IT WILL START TO CAVITATE.

Thanks! Great info.

Rich Krause