---------------------------------------------------------- Engines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sun 09/10/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 10:21 PM - Fuel Pumps (DEAN PSIROPOULOS) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 10:21:19 PM PST US From: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" Subject: Engines-List: Fuel Pumps --> Engines-List message posted by: "DEAN PSIROPOULOS" These pumps are not rocket science but they are obviously "aircraft" parts because the price is about 10 TIMES what it ought to be. I ended up with an AFP fuel pump when Mattituck sent me my finished engine. I can't help but speculate that there HAS to be a similar pump in the auto racing world that can be used for this purpose. That pump will likely cost between 50-100 dollars and be of equal or better quality than a PMA stamped part (who knows maybe even AFP adapts one of these pumps). Not to knock the AFP system, it's likely the best mechanical system to be had today and Don Rivera's service is top notch. But... these ridiculous prices for simple and proven pumping technology is idiotic (like many old low tech aircraft parts). Anyone researched using an automotive racing pump (ie. Holley, Edelbrock, etc) for this purpose. Dean Psiropoulos RV-6A N197DM Always blown away by the cost of "aircraft" parts. >Subject: RE: RV-List: Curious >From: "BPA" > >The Airflow Performance boost pump is around 500.00 bucks. Lighweight, >simple in design and works. Everybody I know has problems with Duke >pumps and end up chucking them in the trash.