My Racetronix fuel pump install with trap door thoughts
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Re: My Racetronix fuel pump install with trap door thoughts
I had never done any kind of fuel pump install before and it took like 30 min max to do the swap, using the trap door method. I don't believe I used the bucket at all. Been fine for a couple years now.
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Re: My Racetronix fuel pump install with trap door thoughts
Just a note to the trap door method doubters and people scared to cut the metal for fear of sparks. Although I didn't install the racetronic kit, I used essentially the same thing (the granatelli kit). Pulling that tank would have been a MAJOR pita, but I was indeed worried about sparks. SOOO, I went down to Harbor Freight and picked up a pistol grip air shear. Man, worked like magic! If your at all worried about sparks, it's the way to go. Also, When I made a panel to cover it back up, I made it from 16 gauge sheet metal painted with POR-15 and held in with 18 stainless rivets. I would venture to say that it's now stronger than it was before, and it's sure not going anywhere! 
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Really just wanted to bring up the air shears though. They are the BOMB for doing this. Worth every penny..Takes all of 2 minutes to cut the hole And no chance of sparks..
Dave C.
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Really just wanted to bring up the air shears though. They are the BOMB for doing this. Worth every penny..Takes all of 2 minutes to cut the hole
And no chance of sparks..Dave C.
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Re: My Racetronix fuel pump install with trap door thoughts
I installed my racetronix kit with the trap door method as well. I drilled a hole on the corner and used cutting shears (tin snips) to cut the square. verry easy. Also I used 12ga aluminum for the cover with SS self tapping screws. Sence I didn't have the proper instructions when I did the install . I put the feed line (flexable one) straight on the metal line to the sending unit. Needless to say the dang fuel was draining back causing hard starting. I am soo glad that I did the trap door method because when I found out what I did wrong , it only took me 10 min to fix and runs like a champ now. So for me it was a great choice. 
Also I used 12ga aluminum for the cover with SS self tapping screws. Sence I didn't have the proper instructions when I did the install . I put the feed line (flexable one) straight on the metal line to the sending unit. Needless to say the dang fuel was draining back causing hard starting. I am soo glad that I did the trap door method because when I found out what I did wrong , it only took me 10 min to fix and runs like a champ now. So for me it was a great choice.
Last edited by camarokid24; Sep 25, 2004 at 01:16 AM.
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Re: My Racetronix fuel pump install with trap door thoughts
Originally Posted by atljar
Good information. I know i went in through the trap door on mine too. The walbro 255 (not bought through RaceTronix) decided it was going to lock up and only put out 15 psi 2 days later. I was SO happy i had that door cut in the car. Only took a few minutes for pump #2, which was free of course.
Luckily I tested the pump before I put the rear-end back in and saw that it was 0 psi. Has anyone else ever had one that was bad when they got it? I just emailed New Era this morning. Hopefully they don't give a the run-around trying to get a replacement.
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