I have seen some stories of it hardening and going to pieces. I don't know if it is an issue or not . Who knows what additives those had used in them. I did manage to find out they are nylon and should not be affected by ethanol / pump e85.
They sure are proud of that shit aren't they!? I had price shock when I did the Ranger fuel system, but I have never had a fuel starve issue since, have done full boost hits with a damn near empty tank, and have emptied it dry with the X pattern one I use at the bottom of my tank. It definitely works... Just hope it lasts!
Finally had one pump go bad soooooo while the tank is open I decided to put 2 new pumps in and add the hydramat.I sprung for the 15x24 size with 3 pickups. It will cover about 3/4 of the tank floor. I must say this is the absolute hardest purchase I have had to convince myself was needed for the trip to Idaho.I mean I got it on sale direct from Holley (through Speedway)at about $200 off .First time I have seen any hydramat at a reduced price. This is the largest fuel pump sock I have ever seen. It seriously looks just like an OEM pump sock on steroids. This thing had better suck every drop out of the tank as is claimed. Effin $723 plus fittings will probably turn into $900 installed. BUT,if it does as claimed,lasts hopefully 10 years and does not go bad as some have claimed it will be worth it to not have fuel starvation issues even with half a tank still.
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this isn't a today tomorrow build, this will be after my current is running at a reliable state and i have time to leisurely build. this topic is simply for ideas in the even i stumble across a deal on an ls motor.
as far as stock ecu and harness, not a bad idea since that would be all it needs. pump fuel is the goal but e85 isn't out of the question either. if i can run a stock ecu then that would shoot e85 down.
Briefly,you will never be sorry moving to a v8. In a nutshell,go N/A and the most inches you can with an LS platform using conservative parts using pump gas. Build for a flat/broad torque curve. Did I choose this route? NO,but that's just me. If starting from scratch like you will be I'd stay with the LS N/A pump gas big inch engine. Lots of torque.
As to trans concerns,I have little input other than to say IF you were able to convert to a torque converter the trans will live a lot happier life than using a clutch. I only miss one thing a clutch can do that a converter cannot.Clutch dumps that really punish a clutch cars trans. Only drawback to a converter is the need for a huge cooler. The trans will love you for it and it will be able to happily handle higher torque as well.
Personally,if I were you,I would use a GM direct crate LS complete engine. I would look into the GM computer and harnesses as well. You want reliable .
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This thing had better suck every drop out of the tank as is claimed. Effin $723 plus fittings will probably turn into $900 installed. BUT,if it does as claimed,lasts hopefully 10 years and does not go bad as some have claimed it will be worth it to not have fuel starvation issues even with half a tank still.
