Best way to proceed with improving up 427 Windsor street setup

[Pman1961]

I just crawel out from under Ace23 Cobra. The fuel pump appears to be a universal Carter carotor electric fuel pump with what looks like 5/16" plastic molded barbs. It says Carter 4B12A 430 on the housing. I've done a google search and can not find this particular fuel pump. All similar in appearance Carter carotor pumps do not seem to be performance pumps but more of OEM replacements and definitely not capable of supporting a 580+ hp motor. My first response is to ditch this setup and get a proper pump, filters, etc. I asked Ace23 if the car was born with another less horsepower motor as the reasoning for the selection of fuel pump. That answer will come later as he is uncertain until he looks over his paper work. Anybody on here knows the specs on his current pump?

[Ace23]

Originally Posted by Pman1961

I just crawel out from under Ace23 Cobra. The fuel pump appears to be a universal Carter carotor electric fuel pump with what looks like 5/16" plastic molded barbs. It says Carter 4B12A 430 on the housing. I've done a google search and can not find this particular fuel pump. All similar in appearance Carter carotor pumps do not seem to be performance pumps but more of OEM replacements and definitely not capable of supporting a 580+ hp motor. My first response is to ditch this setup and get a proper pump, filters, etc. I asked Ace23 if the car was born with another less horsepower motor as the reasoning for the selection of fuel pump. That answer will come later as he is uncertain until he looks over his paper work. Anybody on here knows the specs on his current pump?

As an update to Pman's comment on the power plant specswe have not come across any indication that the motor in the car is any different than the Keith Craft build sheet. I would say at this point we are 100% sure of what we are working with when it comes to the power plant. The engine dyno shows power still being made and pulling to 7,000rpm......given the 2" headers and the higher duration cam this explains the power band of the car. Hopefully with a fuel pump change and the new plug wires we experience some new results

[Ace23]

11-8-2015 Update
We were able to remove the fuel system and do some more cleaning and scrubbing under the hood. The new electric fuel pump is mounted as well as the new fuel rail. We need to acquire a few more fittings and then we can button it up. When the Carter fuel pump came off we measured the outlet and it was literally 1/8" inch diamater. The next purchase needs to be a quicktime bellhousing and a polished intake manifold. I currently have a victor jr. and I'm trying to research the RPM air gap vs Victor Jr. options. I have found that there are just about as many people that favor the dual plane as do the single plane manifolds. I have to consider my existing specifications and enlist an engine builder to help guide me in the right direction. Will update as changes occur

[Ace23]

11-8-2015 Update
We were able to remove the fuel system and do some more cleaning and scrubbing under the hood. The new electric fuel pump is mounted as well as the new fuel rail. We need to acquire a few more fittings and then we can button it up. When the Carter fuel pump came off we measured the outlet and it was literally 1/8" inch diamater. The next purchase needs to be a quicktime bellhousing and a polished intake manifold. I currently have a victor jr. and I'm trying to research the RPM air gap vs Victor Jr. options. I have found that there are just about as many people that favor the dual plane as do the single plane manifolds. I have to consider my existing specifications and enlist an engine builder to help guide me in the right direction. Will update as changes occur