We’ve been working diligently to restore our Elva Mk VI sports racer to factory conditions, returning it to its 1962 Sebring trim.
But we did deviate a little from stock while finishing the fuel system.
How so? The fuel pump.
But hear us out.
Elva most likely fit an SU electric fuel pump, but they’re a little pricey and, once …
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Always worth re-examining electric fuel pump replacements other than OEM. Case in point, my 1979 Ferrari 308 GTS wasn't running quite right & had wiring issues with the Facet pump - I replaced it with an AC Delco & simplified the wiring connections. Runs like a charm!
wspohn
UltraDork
4/9/25 12:02 p.m.
Wow - I used to sell SU pumps for $45! Of course that was around 50 years ago.......
I used a Holley Red Top in one of my project cars - very reliable!