Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
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Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
28 Apr 2026 14:21 - 28 Apr 2026 17:06
Hi everyone, I just bought a 1977 LTD 1000 with the ATP turbo kit on it. I found out that the fuel pump and regulator was removed while changing the battery. I tried to start it with a gravity can but only got it to wanna start or pop out of the carb.
My question is if anyone out there has that setup. There's a pump on eBay for $299. Do I need the regulator with that pump as well?
My question is if anyone out there has that setup. There's a pump on eBay for $299. Do I need the regulator with that pump as well?
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
28 Apr 2026 17:05
Welcome to KZRider
Before you can add posts here to respond to members you MUST post a introduction in our NEW Members forum.
In answer to your fuel pump questions.
1 A fuel pump is not needed to run the bike or drive it as long as you are not doing prolonged flat out acceleration passes.
2 A fuel pump is just there to keep the floatbowl full so a small pump regulated to low pressure ( 2 to maybe 4 pounds )is all that is needed
3 A fuel pressure adjustable regulator is best put inline to adjust pressures.
4 IHave a turbo LTD as well.. Mine is a Mr Turbo kit installed around 1980 I haven't run a fuel pump in years as I don't do 1/4 mile passes any longer ( To Old )
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Before you can add posts here to respond to members you MUST post a introduction in our NEW Members forum.
In answer to your fuel pump questions.
1 A fuel pump is not needed to run the bike or drive it as long as you are not doing prolonged flat out acceleration passes.
2 A fuel pump is just there to keep the floatbowl full so a small pump regulated to low pressure ( 2 to maybe 4 pounds )is all that is needed
3 A fuel pressure adjustable regulator is best put inline to adjust pressures.
4 IHave a turbo LTD as well.. Mine is a Mr Turbo kit installed around 1980 I haven't run a fuel pump in years as I don't do 1/4 mile passes any longer ( To Old )
Make your intro and we can answer more of your questions
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
28 Apr 2026 17:19 - 28 Apr 2026 17:21
Trouble staring you bike is not uncommon until you learn how.
1 If stock carb there is no choke ( Also has it been cleaned before trying to start )
2 Carb may have a enrichment circuit but it still is not a proper choke
3 Step one is I fully twist the throttle 7 to 11 times to prime the intake ( Turbo )
4 Hit the starter button and start winging the throttle
5 Sometime I hold the throttle wide open and keep the motor spinning
Once running turbos are really cold blooded Keep winging the throttle until it settles
Motor runs cold for a few miles then settles down and runs like a normal NA bike
I switched my bike over to a 42 mm Mikuni 10 years ago as parts to rebuild the old one were getting pretty rare
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1 If stock carb there is no choke ( Also has it been cleaned before trying to start )
2 Carb may have a enrichment circuit but it still is not a proper choke
3 Step one is I fully twist the throttle 7 to 11 times to prime the intake ( Turbo )
4 Hit the starter button and start winging the throttle
5 Sometime I hold the throttle wide open and keep the motor spinning
Once running turbos are really cold blooded Keep winging the throttle until it settles
Motor runs cold for a few miles then settles down and runs like a normal NA bike
I switched my bike over to a 42 mm Mikuni 10 years ago as parts to rebuild the old one were getting pretty rare
Have Fun
Dave
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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
28 Apr 2026 23:24
Welcome from the UK, Dave is "your boy" on this one
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www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/617631...-82-begins?start=192
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
29 Apr 2026 20:47
Thanks for that. I'm having a hard time navigating this website. I was trying to get to the introduction part of joining, but never could get there. I'll try some more.
By the way way, this is my my third ltd1000. And one KZ900. Plus two 1969 Mach Ill 500's. Plus a lot of others.
By the way way, this is my my third ltd1000. And one KZ900. Plus two 1969 Mach Ill 500's. Plus a lot of others.
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
30 Apr 2026 05:20
Pictures of your bikes , past and present OR it didn't happen
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
30 Apr 2026 20:38
Thanks, that's what I thought. But since the bike has been sitting for about 40 years, I took the carburetor off, and it looks like it needs a good cl
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30 Apr 2026 21:23
Thanks for the input. I think I'm lost a little bit. Not sure if I responded to everyone. I might be doubling up. Sorry if so.
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
01 May 2026 10:40 - 01 May 2026 16:06
I am not a turbo guy but Holley sell's a little low pressure fuel pump called the Mighty Mite. Its good for 32GPH at 4-7PSI and I think it retails for around $75.
They also sell a carb fuel pressure regulator for about $50.
They also sell a carb fuel pressure regulator for about $50.
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
Yesterday 07:11
I forgot to mention that a 5/16" fuel line being gravity fed is only capable of flowing about 10-15GPH at 6" of head pressure. A typical 1.6L four cylinder engine only requires about 10-15GPH at WOT. Keep these factors in mind when selecting the fuel pump.
1978 KZ650B2 w 1197cc Z1 engine
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
1977 KZ650B1 w 750cc Spectre engine
1979 KZ650C3 w 831cc Hot Rod engine
1978 KZ650C2 w 762cc DFI project
1977 KZ650C1 stock restoration project
1978 KZ650B2 modified project
1978 KZ650B2 Injected Drag 831cc
1980 Z1 Custom Frame Drag 1327cc
1981 Z50R Honda tow bike
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
Yesterday 16:37 - Yesterday 16:52
PS I also use a Pingle fuel petcock to control fuel flow
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Re: Turbo Pack fuel pump and regulator
Today 18:56
Is that a Gerex ignition box on the left rear side? Smart to keep that box cool.
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