New Fuel Pump Install

[Landyacht]

After installing an Atomic EFI system on my Newport I have been dealing with some minor issues. Although the car runs good with the new system I've been dealing with some trouble codes ( DC INJECTOR ERROR ) . So the next logical step would obviously be to throw more money at the problem. The other day I finally decided to upgrade my fuel pump and replace my gas tank.

 

[Landyacht]

Butchering my brand new gas tank

A 3 1/4 hole must be cut in the tank. The kit comes with a template and the correct size drill bit for the mounting hardware.

 

[Landyacht]

Installing the new pump

The install went fairly easy. I still have to purchase a few fittings and a rollover valve and remove my old gas tank before I can complete the job . That will have to wait until next weeks paycheck.

 

[crossmi]

And heres me worried about having to replace the sending unit in mine.....nice work..

 

[Landyacht]

Pics of my car

I decided to throw in a few pics of my car. Please pardon the chessy looking hood scoop and front fascia. That is gonna get changed.

 

[Big_John]

Do you make a hole in the trunk floor for the top of the pump?

 

[1978 NYB]

Nice work!

What kind of fuel mileage do you get with the EFI?

 

[commando1]

Gorgeous. I love it.

Ooops. Sorry. I take it back...

Tell me, WhoTF did that and what was he thinking?

 

[Landyacht]

Nice work!

What kind of fuel mileage do you get with the EFI?

In a 4300lb c body With a 470 stroker .509 lift cam and 4.10 gear. Not very good. But the idle quality, throttle response, easy tuning and all around drivability makes it worth it.

 

[Landyacht]

It doesn't look any worse than the front end that originally came on the 73 model year. Big square and boxy so it could handle a 5mph impact. I want to put a 72 front clip on it.

 

[Landyacht]

72 vs 73 Newport which one looks better

 

[1978 NYB]

Do you happen to have a YouTube video that we could see to hear it run and sound like?

 

[1978 NYB]

72 vs 73 Newport which one looks better

1973

 

[Landyacht]

Do you happen to have a YouTube video that we could see to hear it run and sound like?

I will in the near future.

 

[Landyacht]

1973

I asked which one looked better. Not which of the two photos is the larger one.

 

[1978 NYB]

I asked which one looked better. Not which of the two photos is the larger one.

The 73 looks better.....and more like a Formal. LOL!

 

[Landyacht]

The 73 looks better.....and more like a Formal. LOL!

I know. I was just kidding around. Everyone has there own personal taste. I prefer the wrap around bumper. They phased that look out in 73 due to pressure from the insurance companies.

 

[commando1]

Yes, the Caprice nose does look better....

 

[bulldogchesty]

What does that efi set up go for.

 

[Landyacht]

What does that efi set up go for.

The MSD Atomic EFI runs about $2400 for the master kit which includes everything you need to run a returnless system. You can check it out at Summit Racing. If you plan on making any serious power in a big block I would strongly recommend purchasing the base kit for a little less which doesn't include the fuel pump and buy a better fuel pump. MSD claims their pump will support 525hp but I have been dealing with fuel starvation issues. That is why I decided to upgrade.