Hi all,
do the typical VW fuel pump relays fit in a standard Bosch relay socket? Also, which would be the easiest relay to adapt to a custom installation? I'm thinking of adding an electric fuel pump to my Studebaker for several reasons - first, there's something wrong with my fuel pump cam lobe and every pump I put on it knocks loudly, and secondly I took the car for a drive today and as soon as the engine got up to full temp I think I was starting to experience vapor lock (it was about 90 degrees out.) I was going to use a Carter GP4070 or similar if it matters. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. Reason I want to use a VW relay rather than the typical oil pressure safety switch is that I want some kind of safety interlock but I can also think of some situations where one might want to not shut off the fuel (e.g. you just dumped all your oil, but you're in heavy traffic and need to maneuver a little to get off to the shoulder without being creamed from behind.) I like the way that the VW relay interlocks with the ignition (would it still work with a Chrysler "orange box" type ignition? that's what I'm running) and also the 5-second prime would be really spiffy for cold starts after sitting a while - no embarrassing grinding on the starter to get the fuel pressure up.
any thoughts appreciated!
thanks
nate
(see, even if I don't have a VW anymore I'm still using VW parts )