Looking for Quiet Fuel Pump

[Hans]

I know the Facet is noisy, I hear that the Carter is noisy....any recommendations on something approriate that is less like a Woodpecker in the trunk?

[jp5Touring]

I have Ireland Eng. electric fuel pump in the trunk.   Can't hear it when car is running, Works like a champ.

[halboyles]

I've used the Carter P90091 fuel pump for years on numerous vintage BMWs and haven't had a problem with excessive noise.  I usually wrap the mounting strap in an extra layer of electrical tape or shrink wrap to ensure no vibration transfer to the body.  I can hear it just enough to tell it is on.  Which is a good thing.  I also like the Revolution Electronics fuel pump controller for a safety shutoff switch:

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[jp5Touring]

That Carter inline pump appears to be the one Ireland sells for $85.  

 

https://www.iemotorsport.com/product/low-pressure-electric-fuel-pump/

[TobyB]

I've never really found a truly quiet pump-

 

the Carter rotaries are far better than the Facet and other rattlers,

 

but there's still some whining.  From the driver, as well.

 

I've had a moderately high failure rate with the Carters, but the cube

rattlers all seem to work.  Rusty, crusty, off a tractor that's been sitting

for 20 years?  Still works.  Go figure.

 

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[Son of Marty]

There are the various in tank pumps, from the e21 and early e30 I believe, they are both quiet and reliable

 

 

PS it's nice to hear the pump on start up.. 

Edited August 27, 2021 by Son of Marty

[AceAndrew]

41 minutes ago, Son of Marty said:

There are the various in tank pumps, from the e21 and early e30 I believe, they are both quiet and reliable

 

 

PS it's nice to hear the pump on start up.. 

 

 

couple pictures of this option are found here....

 

M20 Triple weber build x2 - Page 13 - Project Blogs - Archive - BMW 2002 FAQ

[John76]

12 hours ago, Hans said:

any recommendations on something approriate that is less like a Woodpecker in the trunk?

I've heard that using a fuel return valve (Jeep style or BMW) reduces the noise since the pump is no longer hitting a dead-end at the float needle. Can anyone chime in with their experience?

[HBChris]

Pierburg, I have it in my NK.

[Hans]

Pierberg is not cheap! Any other comments on Carter relaibility? Facet still works but it really chatters away back there. Less obvious on the highway though.

[Lorin]

29 minutes ago, Hans said:

Pierberg is not cheap! Any other comments on Carter relaibility? Facet still works but it really chatters away back there. Less obvious on the highway though.

You do have it mounted on rubber mounts, right? The pump needs to be completely isolated from the body. A solid mounted Facet cube truly sounds like a woodpecker in the trunk. 
 

https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productdetails.asp?RecID=98

[jp5Touring]

The IE one came on my car two plus years and not a hick up. IE looks like the Carter one and would buy at $40. for sure.

Mine is mounted to trunk floor with a couple of grommets to help isolate it. No noise complaints at all.

[mdlcrd]

My son and I both use this pump on our cars.    They make noise at first, but once pressure is built up, they become very quiet.    Cheap too!

 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/363393300717?fits=Make%3AMG&hash=item549bedb8ed:g:9usAAOSwHr9gm3wv

 

[Tdh]

http://sucarb.co.uk/su-fuel-pumps-spares.html
 

An SU pump is the quietest pump I’ve encountered.  Get the electronic type, not the original points type.  They’re expensive, but if quiet is your top priority it’ll do you right.   Find a buddy with and Austin Healey or an MGA.  They’ll most likely be running one, so you can get an idea of how quiet they are.  I have used or installed every pump mentioned in this thread so far.  The SU is the quietest I’ve found.  

Edited August 28, 2021 by Tdh

[Tdh]

5 hours ago, Hans said:

Pierberg is not cheap! Any other comments on Carter relaibility? Facet still works but it really chatters away back there. Less obvious on the highway though.

I ran a Carter 8070 mounted in the wheel well of a TR6 for a decade with no trouble.  It was loud, but at speed you couldn’t hear it.  I bet I but 60k miles on it.  Rock solid.