LSx swap fuel pump upgrades on wagon?

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riceca

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How is everyone doing the fuel pump upgrade in the station wagon I have seen options for the 2 door style tank but not the wagons? I am gathering parts for my 1983 Buick Regal Wagon doing an 5.3 LS swap going to single turbo later as well.

Any help?

Thanks!
 

CoachFoust

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Jul 8, 2015
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I'm working on my 83 Bonneville wagon. There's nothing out there for wagons! I did talk to someone at TanksInc in Iowa. Very helpful. They may have something that will work. They make a drop in pump with a sump and an install kit for less than $500. I haven't don't enough research yet, but I know there's little to nothing for long roof owners!
 

79loserbluebu

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I have a 2 Dr but a guy from work has used the aeromotive stealth kit that you cut a hole in the tank and put the foam in with their sender and bolt in place. May be the easiest and quickest solution
 

clean8485

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Check in the build threads section on this site. There's a thread called IROC wagon project. The member who is building that car is using a TPI engine in a wagon. I know that its not an LSX engine, but the modificationsshould work though. I think he's using a mofigied Astro van sending unit in the Malibu wagon tank. Hope this helps.
 
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Juveteach

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I'm building a 79 Pontiac LeMans wagon and I'm going to use a 94 ASTRO van sending unit and a NEW tank and ...wait for it......a 04 FORD FOCUS SVT fuel pump. $40 bucks on RockAuto...but has a 3/8th's outlet and 55-65 gph and produces 65psi. I've looked around for a factory style pump with a 3/8th outlet for easy purchase and replacement if needed.
I will be posting a build post shortly.
This is my 2nd swap and I used a 98 C2500 truck pump on my 1st build.
My $0.02
 

vandall

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Just went through this on my 83 Regal wagon. Initially I was thinking of cutting the stock pickup and attaching the walbro to the existing feed line... not sure how I would have run the return line. But instead got the sump kit from Jeg's/Summit and modified the tank. It's a bit tricky to get it completely sealed up with welds, but hopefully this set up will not burn up the pump because it's gravity-feeding. It may be a bit loud and I don't like the idea of an exposed pump and lines, but it's the cheapest route I could come up with for now. if you have the money, I would suggest going with the Aeromotive or a Vaporworx set up. Probably the safest plan other than a custom built tank ($$$).
 

dirtyratt

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I'm running a 2015 Toyota Camry fuel pump with 1987 4.3 Monte Carlo sending unit ;) pumps was free as we make them where I work .. Feed through corvette regulator/ filter
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