Fram HPG1 any good?

NovaMan · 10-14-2008, 02:48 AM

I know guys who use them and don't have fuel delivery problems, but they only flow 90GPH at 0.5PSI pressure drop, and my pump is supposed to flow 140GPH. My combination isn't anything crazy, but I don't want to use mismatched parts. I think maybe I should get a System1 p/n 200-201408: they say it flows 10GPM (600GPH), and the element is washable.

Tim H · 10-14-2008, 07:25 PM

I had one of those given to me years ago,from a Fram rep. I sold it because I did not want to chance any restriction with my old tricked up Holley Blue (110 gph) pump. Used a BG filter model # 5000 , I think and had no issues.

Tim H · 10-14-2008, 07:28 PM

..........test......................

340Cuda · 10-14-2008, 09:47 PM

I have one we have run since the 70s. Ours has a paper element we change every decade or so. Its currently running behind two Holley "black" fuel pumps with no apparent restriction.
Good Luck,
Bill

T Hall · 10-14-2008, 10:03 PM

I have been running one for over 10 years along with a black Holley pump. Never a problem.

NovaMan · 10-15-2008, 05:18 AM

My pump is an Aeromotive p/n 11203, and the directions say I'm supposed to put a 100 micron (about 0.004") filter on the suction side. If I do that, do I need to run a finer mesh filter after the pump, or would just the 100 micron filter be sufficient?

SSGN · 10-15-2008, 07:27 AM

Bobby DeArmond has one of those on that real bad stocker of his.I like his keep it simple strategy.

Greg Barsamian · 10-15-2008, 09:16 AM

Jeff Stacy at Aeromtive explained that additives in the fuel we use will break down the paper element and the adheisives used to form them. Thus contaminating your fuel system.
Follow his suggestion,
He's right!

Bobby Zlatkin · 10-15-2008, 11:29 AM

My only problem with the HPG-1 is that it is so heavy. Especially, if you use the bracket supplied. Can't beat the price though.

Years ago I used one mounted upside down just before the carb. Read in a magazine that it would give an additional fuel reservoir for the Q-jet since it had such a little float bowl. Sounded like a speed secret to me at the time. Still might have some merit, although I see guys going pretty fast now without any additional fuel reserve.

Chris DeGidio · 10-15-2008, 07:06 PM

We've been using that Fram filter with a Holley blue pump for over 20 years.No problems with it.

10-14-2008, 02:48 AM	#1
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fram HPG1 any good? I know guys who use them and don't have fuel delivery problems, but they only flow 90GPH at 0.5PSI pressure drop, and my pump is supposed to flow 140GPH. My combination isn't anything crazy, but I don't want to use mismatched parts. I think maybe I should get a System1 p/n 200-201408: they say it flows 10GPM (600GPH), and the element is washable. __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova

10-14-2008, 07:25 PM	#2
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,010 Likes: 898 Liked 430 Times in 142 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? I had one of those given to me years ago,from a Fram rep. I sold it because I did not want to chance any restriction with my old tricked up Holley Blue (110 gph) pump. Used a BG filter model # 5000 , I think and had no issues.

10-14-2008, 07:28 PM	#3
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,010 Likes: 898 Liked 430 Times in 142 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? ..........test...................... Last edited by Tim H; 10-14-2008 at 07:44 PM.

10-14-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,570 Likes: 3,193 Liked 677 Times in 290 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? I have one we have run since the 70s. Ours has a paper element we change every decade or so. Its currently running behind two Holley "black" fuel pumps with no apparent restriction. Good Luck, Bill

10-14-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
T Hall Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,Ohio Posts: 390 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? I have been running one for over 10 years along with a black Holley pump. Never a problem. __________________ Tony Hall 3545 S/ST

10-15-2008, 05:18 AM	#6
NovaMan Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 117 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? My pump is an Aeromotive p/n 11203, and the directions say I'm supposed to put a 100 micron (about 0.004") filter on the suction side. If I do that, do I need to run a finer mesh filter after the pump, or would just the 100 micron filter be sufficient? __________________ ~Pete 1970 Nova

10-15-2008, 07:27 AM	#7
SSGN Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 625 Likes: 110 Liked 130 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? Bobby DeArmond has one of those on that real bad stocker of his.I like his keep it simple strategy.

10-15-2008, 09:16 AM	#8
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,383 Likes: 608 Liked 390 Times in 84 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? Jeff Stacy at Aeromtive explained that additives in the fuel we use will break down the paper element and the adheisives used to form them. Thus contaminating your fuel system. Follow his suggestion, He's right!

10-15-2008, 11:29 AM	#9
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? My only problem with the HPG-1 is that it is so heavy. Especially, if you use the bracket supplied. Can't beat the price though. Years ago I used one mounted upside down just before the carb. Read in a magazine that it would give an additional fuel reservoir for the Q-jet since it had such a little float bowl. Sounded like a speed secret to me at the time. Still might have some merit, although I see guys going pretty fast now without any additional fuel reserve. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

10-15-2008, 07:06 PM	#10
Chris DeGidio Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 364 Likes: 8 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fram HPG1 any good? We've been using that Fram filter with a Holley blue pump for over 20 years.No problems with it. __________________ Nautilus Racing