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Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: 405dentech on October 05, 2008, 01:58:35 PM
I was wondering what you guys are running for a fuel pump. I have the stock in tank gsxr 600 pump but it looks like i have to buy a tank then take it to get it modified to accept that pump. I plan on ordering a Dynatek power commander and Protodie K&N setup. Also may send my throttle bodies off to have them bored out. What would you guys recommend? Thanks in advance for your help.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 02:38:56 PM
What yr, dont bore the t bodies just change them, the newer 04 600's are bigger, and you could always goto a 750. you dont need more top end, you need more toque, generally a smaller carb t bodie etc will produce more torque....Less top end...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: 405dentech on October 05, 2008, 02:53:24 PM
It's the 04'-05' model 600. My brother was the one that was telling me i ought to bore them out. (I generally just dismiss his ideas anyway because when building or modifying, his way always seems to be the MACGUYVER technique.) He's one of those guys that has never used a weldor, pipe bender or anything else that is much more complicated than a set of crescent wrenches. LOL.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 02:58:54 PM
I would not bore them if i was you... ;D Im pretty certain it will hurt your torque curve...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: 405dentech on October 05, 2008, 03:06:15 PM
What about the fuel pump setup. I would really like to get a fuel tank ordered.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 03:14:51 PM
(https://dtsfab.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fprotodie.com%2Fimages%2FGSXR%2520fuel%2520Pump%2520mounts%25203%2520bg.JPG&hash=19014cc6758e75c22a155b97ccfb19d8cefc8a94)

add this to a 3.5 gallon 8x16 fuel tank....round aluminum tank that is....
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: 405dentech on October 05, 2008, 03:36:57 PM
 ;D That's badass!!! Where do i get one of those?
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 03:40:12 PM
Sorry forgot that part, From Protodie... ;D
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: 405dentech on October 05, 2008, 03:43:11 PM
They are just a weld on piece right?
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 03:49:41 PM
yes weld them to a standard round aluminum gas tank, he also has them for a flat tank...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: borris on October 05, 2008, 06:07:12 PM
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: borris on October 05, 2008, 06:12:40 PM
If you do a flat bottom tank make same provision for a small sump also and plumb your fuel return line into the sump. Nothing worse than having a 1/4 tank of fuel and stopping on a steep,having the fuel run to the end of the tank and losing fuel to the pump. Don't ask how I know this.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Maxine on October 05, 2008, 06:45:01 PM
If you do a flat bottom tank make same provision for a small sump also and plumb your fuel return line into the sump. Nothing worse than having a 1/4 tank of fuel and stopping on a steep,having the fuel run to the end of the tank and losing fuel to the pump. Don't ask how I know this.

Adding a sump is a definite must, especially if you are using one of the round spun aluminum tanks.  They are long and as comrade Borris said if you don't steep inclines or side hills will be a challenge.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 06:54:25 PM
I may have to contact protodie and see if he can do some wonders and sump that weld on adapter...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: fabr on October 05, 2008, 06:57:35 PM
Or just an o-ringed spacer that acts as a sump for those with tanks that don't have a built in sump and the regular mount for those that do.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Maxine on October 05, 2008, 07:19:45 PM
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: fabr on October 05, 2008, 07:41:48 PM
Yes very.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 07:44:19 PM
actually, the gixxer picks up at the bottom, that being 1.25" thick it already has a sump, just not super deep...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Maxine on October 05, 2008, 07:56:06 PM
True.  In fact I measured it.  It only holds about 15 cc's.  Your engine would only run briefly on that.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 07:57:44 PM
You have one of the protodie adapters?
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Maxine on October 05, 2008, 08:14:49 PM
No I welded up a sump that is about 6x6x4.5".  I thought you were referring to the stock pump which does have a very small sump built in to it.  That's what I measured.  My mistake misunderstanding what you meant. 

It is true that when the stock pump is inserted through the tank adapter there would be a bit more volume available.  Still not much though, only enough to run the engine for a brief time. 

Don't get me wrong.  Proto makes great stuff.  I'm not knocking is product.  But just like Comrade Borris I like to share painful lessons learned and I too had one of my buggies "run out" of gas on hills when I had plenty of gas in the tank.  A sump fixed that for good.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 08:22:15 PM
Got ya....I was trying to figure out protos holding just 15 ccs, only reason i asked, when i did mine i had about 3.5" of sump alone, protos is a really inexpensive alternative i think...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 08:23:57 PM
Here is a pic actually...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 05, 2008, 08:27:27 PM
probbaly was about 2 1/2" actually, forgot the 1" thickness of the adapter..
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: fabr on October 05, 2008, 08:59:20 PM
Comrade borris! I love it!!!  Maxine got any pics of the triplets without a top on? ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Maxine on October 05, 2008, 09:11:31 PM
Yes Comrade Borris as a matter of fact I do have a few choice shots of the tripplets sunbathing.  They need their vitamin D you know.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: fabr on October 05, 2008, 09:13:35 PM
Welllll................I'm waiting! PM ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D will be fine.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Maxine on October 05, 2008, 09:14:19 PM
blush
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: fabr on October 05, 2008, 09:46:38 PM
Have you had some dental work since the last avatar?
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Yummi on October 06, 2008, 09:11:15 AM
Sybil (Cybil) Syndrome?   ???  :laugh:

BTY, if you gonna be a chick, at least go back to the hot one?
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Maxine on October 06, 2008, 07:43:43 PM
Have you had some dental work since the last avatar?

no but I have been working out
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: 405dentech on October 07, 2008, 06:35:34 PM
Doesn't the gsxr fuel pump drop in on the top of the tank.
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: Admin on October 07, 2008, 06:36:49 PM
Nope, it goes up into the bottom...
Title: Re: Fuel Pump
Post by: fabr on October 07, 2008, 07:15:07 PM
Flanged and o-ringed.It's not really an intank pump.It's tank mounted. Fuel does surround and cool the pump though.
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