ACES EFI Killshot Pt: 4 Installation Prep

Part 4 in the installation of the ACES EFI Killshot. I wanted to show you why I went with a pairing of the ACES Killshot and the FiTech Mini. I completely recommend everyone choose a manufacturer and stick with their products but I really didn't have much of a choice given my budget this time around. I had the total intent of going the ACES route but as you'll see I didn't have a good location where I could mount an inline fuel pump. I wish I could have gone with a brand new tank and in-tank pump, but that was vetoed by Committee (wife). Perhaps at a later time. Anyway... this shows you some of my thought processes given the space I have available. I imagine others will have the same concerns. After doing this prep, I will most likely be putting the ECU in the engine compartment... which I realize negates one of THE BEST reasons why I chose to go with ACES (heat=bad on ECUs) but then again, ACES has a rep for great customer service and so far I truly believe it.

[@ryansavage2733]

I used the Holley muscle car in tank fuel pump module in my nova with my killshot. Works great, and returnless.

[@dc10tech911]

Yeah like altsound1 said earlier, I probably should have done that. My concern was that it wouldn't fit on the top of the tank. I only have like 2 inches between the tank and the trunk floor on the camaro. I didn't want to risk it and end up with something I couldn't use or a giant hole in my tank that leaked like a sieve. I was playing it safe I guess. If the mini breaks down I might go that way or maybe replace the entire tank with a new style with built in pump. I guess that's for the future.

[@altsound1]

Holley/MSD is pleased to announce the release of Sniper Diecast Retrofit Fuel Pump Modules, which support up to 700 EFI horsepower or 900 carbureted horsepower and make it easy to affordably upgrade to EFI. Available in return and returnless versions, they convert your factory tank or fuel cell to an in-tank EFI fuel system. They're easy to install with basic hand tools and require no welding or fabrication whatsoever.
Sniper Diecast Retrofit Fuel Pump Modules include a diecast pump-hanger bracket to control pump vibration in a low-profile design that's perfect wherever space is at a premium. They fit any fuel-tank depth from 7 to 12 inches and protrude only 1.275-inch above the tank-mounting surface to accommodate numerous applications. You can locate the 5 inch diameter module beside your existing sending unit anywhere in the tank and rotate it a full 360 degrees to work flawlessly with various plumbing and wiring configurations. Once the module is installed, all you need to do is connect your power-source/ground and fuel lines.
Supports up to 700 EFI or 900 Carb HP (@ 60 PSI at 13.5 Volts / 16.9 AMP Draw) Of course there are many variables, estimates are based on gasoline. Individual systems will vary based on fuel system design, regulator type, fuel cell location, etc...
Features:
The easiest way to convert your vehicle to an in-tank, EFI fuel system
Installs in any fuel tank from 7” to 12” deep to fit a wide variety of applications
The low profile 5 inch diameter design is only 1.275 inches thick above the tank mounting surface for added clearance when needed
The innovative clamping system allows you to locate the module anywhere in the tank beside your existing sending unit
The clamping system allows you to rotate the unit 360 degrees for easier clocking of the plumbing and wiring locations under your ride
Die cast aluminum construction for corrosion resistance and long lasting good looks
¼” NPT ports for a wide variety of plumbing options
Ideal for Terminator EFI, Sniper EFI, MSD Atomic EFI or any TBI of EFI conversion
340LPH pump that is E85 compatible for both return and returnless style systems
United States Coast Guard Approved
Certified to ISO 8846, SAE J1171 Requirements

[@tdailey0804]

An inline pump doesn't have to be below the lowest point of your tank, it only has to be below the level of your fuel. Unless you are constantly running your fuel level on "E" the pump being 2 or 3 inches above the bottom of the tank wont be a problem.

[@dc10tech911]

Hmmm. Did I mis-speak in vid? I wasn't intending on putting it below the tank but it would have had to have been right in front. That would have required bracketry that dangles right in front of the tank but would be above the bottom level of the tank by what would be the width of the pump itself. Which would have been 2-3 inches. However, I don't like the idea of hanging a pump there, and I don't want to make some cheesy bracketry out of angle iron. It has struck me, since then, that I could have made a simple bracket and used the tank straps to mount it there. Oh well. Still though, from what I understand, the ACES pump is a push type pump not a pull type. That means that it would struggle if above the fuel level since it would depend on gravity to feed it. This is why soooo many people complain about these types of pumps not lasting long. Also, the manual says it should be within 2 feet of the tank. My Camaro has nothing within 10 inches of the tank that I can mount to, unless I want screws sticking into my truck and that's because my Hotchkiss aftermarket suspension kit took up all the real estate that the pump would require in that area. Honestly, I wish they had offered the new in tank (returnless) pump modules when I bought the parts to start my upgrade. I would have preferred using that over a FiTech Mini. Maybe if the FiTech burns out. I'm hoping ACES has a giveaway of the new returnless in-tank pump. I'd love to get one of those and would probably make a video about what it would take to install it and modify my current system from the FiTech Control Center (Mini) to the new ACES Pump.