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There is no doubt that the volant or outlaw are nice intakes and the way to go. I guess, I'm just wondering if the K & N panel filter is a restriction or not. I'm sure the conical filters probably flow better, but I'd like to find this out from someone who has done it or has seen tests rather then relying on my logic---lol! In other words, will my combination benefit from adding a 300 dollar cai. Thanks again.

Maybe a dumb question, but is it worth spending the dough for a CAI like the Volant when I already have a K & N panel filter? I couldn't find any info on this particular subject---especially related to a s/c'd setup. Thanks guys!

Thanks guys for the help. Looks my truck does have the Walbro pump. Is it common with these "Returnless" systems to have multiple pump failures? Sounds like maybe something else like a wiring problem. I thought Walbro made a good product.? Also, where can I get these around the Detroit area? Or best source (via mail)? Thanks again for all of the help!!! FuelSlut View Member Profile Add as Friend Send Message Find Member's Topics Find Member's Posts Mar 12 2006, 03:40 AM Post #23 Durability-Test Engineer Group: Member Posts: 1486 Joined: 16-December 04 From: Allen Park, Michigan (just outside motor city) Member No.: 6154 Color: Arrival Blue Year: 2004 QUOTE(misterp @ Mar 11 2006, 11:31 PM) QUOTE(FuelSlut @ Mar 11 2006, 11:23 PM) hey P... my truck is an 04', hence the "fuel issues" Fuel issues?! I don't see any fuel issues - you 'da MAN!! I just figured you were a fuel slut Mr. P. - your right,,, I am the man! j/k ... fuel issues as in third fuel pump... im swapping it tomorrow morning in my back yard (block the front tires right? ) thanks again for starting this thread and giving me "props" on my videos... your a staple to this site and dont let anyone tell you otherweise -------------------- ""Radix" is Latin for "Root""

Thanks. Right now it has the green tops (42's???). And the stock pulley (6 psi I believe). I just want to get it running like it is supposed to. I'd love to boost it up, but right now I need it to be reliable as my dd for a while.

AWESOME!!!! Thanks!!!

Hey guys, One of my first posts. I've been reading related threads for an hour and a half, so I figured I had paid my dues and went ahead and made a post for this question. LOL! A little background: I just purchased an '04 blue silverado ss over the weekend. I know the previous owner is from MI, (I don't know him personally) but I bet he is/was a member of this site. Here is a link: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/792993/1 Hopefully someone remembers this truck or knows this guy. Any info you guys know or if he is on here would be awesome! He obviously pulled off some of the bolt ons before selling the truck. That is fine as I'm sure most of us would do the same. I'm just trying to figure out what the truck currently has and why he sold it. Currently, it is running very lean. The LTFT's are up to 25% on both banks. Fuel pressure is 50 at idle and 41 at wot. The truck runs like it's lean so I believe the gauge. What I'm trying to figure out is he put in the aftermarket pump that comes with the s/c kit or if he used a voltage booster. I'm wondering if he used a booster and just removed it before selling the truck. That would make sense. Or the pump may be going bad. Either way it would be nice to know so I can have the right parts on hand when I go to drop the tank so that I don't have the truck down any longer then necessary. Here is a link to the original ad off e-bay fyi. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-Chevro...1QQcmdZViewItem The truck currently has a maggy blower, k & n filter in stock housing, shorty headers and 3" exhaust (corsa). I'm turning in a TB SS (which I loved), but this truck takes the cake!!! Now I see why you guys are so passionate about these! Thanks!!!

Anybody consider a amperage draw? If the amperage is high, it will be one more clue. Could have a volt drop (bad ground, connection, etc), pump going bad, restricted (filter, partially pinched fuel line, etc). If you can get at the fuel pump connector, take a cheap test light (those will draw a decent amount of current) or an old sealed beam headlamp and ground one end (preferably a jumper wire to the battery ground terminal) and probe the positive lead at the pump. Obviously, you will need to jump pin 30 and 87 of the fuel pump relay so that the circuit is powered up 100% of the time for this test. See how bright your lamp is. It should be as bright as if you put it across the battery. If it is, then take one lead and get power from the positive post of the battery and take the other lead and run it to the ground terminal of the fuel pump connector. The lamp should be just as bright. Many times, I'll find that the postive is nice and bright, but the ground side isn't. Often times, I'll find a corroded ground. Of course, it could be that or a bad connection, wire, etc. If the wiring tests good, I'd take a really close look at all of the line. Make sure it hasn't been damaged at some point (i.e. restricted). You could do a fuel volume test as well, but I'm not aware of any specification given for how much is good or not. Especially since the fuel system is modified. Maybe Magnuson has some specs??? Lastly, make sure you have a stock pulley on there. You may have a stock pump trying to keep up with a lot of horsepower (pullied up blower, etc). Good luck.