What does a diesel fuel sump do?
The Diesel Rx universal fuel sump helps aid aftermarket fuel systems when pulling fuel from the tank by working with gravity to pull fuel from the tank. The installation of our fuel sump eliminates the common 1/4 tank suction issue associated with a draw straw-style fuel pickup.
How does a fuel sump work?
The reason our fuel sump works so much better is simple: It uses the principle of gravity to its advantage. Fuel comes down into the sump rather than having to be drawn up, which means that the fueling is always ready and waiting for your aftermarket lift pump to send to your injection pump.
What is a fuel sump kit?
The FAST® Universal EFI Fuel Sump Kit is the easiest way to provide consistent, high fuel pressure to any fuel injection system being retro-fitted to a vehicle with an existing low pressure, carbureted-style fuel system.
How does a fuel surge tank work?
How does it work? By using the flow in your fuel system the surge tank will be constantly filled with fuel. The lift-fuel pump will provide fuel from your fuel tank or fuel cell while the excess fuel returned from the Fuel Pressure Regulator is circulated back into the surge tank.
Why use a sump in a fuel tank?
Due to being able to scavenge all of the fuel in the tank, they are now considered to be a must-have item on both new and existing fuel supply systems. As an added benefit, a sump allows fuel to gravity feed toward the lift pump, making this vital component’s life that much easier.
What is a fuel sump pump?
This Universal Fuel Sump is a self-contained high-pressure fuel pump/sump unit that can be easily installed under the hood. The unique design of the Edelbrock Fuel Sump allows it to deliver constant fuel pressure with no fuel return line, external fuel pressure regulator or fuel tank modifications.
What is a sump used for?
A sump is a low space that collects often undesirable liquids such as water or chemicals. A sump can also be an infiltration basin used to manage surface runoff water and recharge underground aquifers.
Do you need a fuel surge tank?
A surge tank is an important part of any turbo’s fuel system as it stops your engine from starving of fuel. A Fuel Surge Tank / Swirl Pot ensures your engine gets the amount of fuel which is needed for high power output. This is important in demanding conditions such as drifting, drag racing and track days.
What is a baffled sump fuel tank?
Baffles inside the fuel tank help keep the pickup point for the fuel pump submerged in fuel so that the fuel pump is constantly pumping fuel to the engine.