Fuel line / pump / hose pressure question

[Tomee]

Howdy

Mid way through my 22r --> 22re EFI conversion on my hilux and I am tossing up with some fuel supply ideas.

The options I have are:

Buy a second hand efi tank/pump for approx $500

or

Fit an inline pump (vl pump) and use stock tank.

I am leaning towards the stock tank with inline pump idea but just need to know the best way of safely doing this.

Will high pressure fuel hose with 2 clamps on each end be able to safely clamp the hose onto the stock metal lines with EFI pressure ??

I have heard conflicting reports on this, but have seen some people do it.

I wouldn't need a surge tank with this either would I ?

Its going on a 4x4 hilux.

Thanks for your advice/suggestions

Cheers!

[thomasbl]

You need to decide what sort of budjet you have etc to make a definitive choice between tank and a bosch pump.

Having said that, its not ideal, but you shouldn't have issues with 2 hoseclamps, other than it looking a little untidy and being more to keep an eye on in terms of potential spots for leaks etc.

A few points, the bosch pumps (VL, VL turbo and Camira. ie bosch 044) dont like to lean out, they use fuel to lubricate themselves and if they run dry they apparently die a short painful death. They also don't cope too well with sediment or bad fuel going through them so running a pre filter might be a thought and being mindful not to run an empty tank will prolong its life.

You will not NEED a surge tank, and certainly for the cost of a surge tank, lift pump and the extra fitting and wiring will bring the cost similar to the intank pump and efi tank.

If you do buy a bosch pump from a wrecker, buy a camira one, of the same model as they will likely charge more for a VL one, especially if you ask for a VL turbo one. They are the same pump. Bosch 044.

Keep it supplied with fuel and run a pre filter to keep fuel clean.

Hope this helps a little.

[mrshin]

Don't waste your time with second hand pumps...

[oldcorollas]

stock EFI tank and pump holder, change to walbro or similar cheapy.... too easy, no stuffing around.

if you fit to stock lines with external, see if you can get the ends of the metal pipes flared to stop the tube sliding off maybe

[Norbie]

Buy a second hand efi tank/pump for approx $500

Do this, but find another wrecker first. $500 is ridiculous.