Supercharger Install Ep. 5 - Fuel Return System + Gauges

[@hawco_jg3305]

Probably some of the best how to / DIY videos I've seen .. you certainly have great knowledge of the Z platform but more importantly the ability to explain how things work in a way thats easy to follow! Great job with the videos keep it up! Looking forward to see the finished product as I am considering the ACE SC kit.

[@allenc1091]

I followed this through completely. Car fired up once and then shut off and then fuel pumps would no longer turn on. All 3 died out of no where. No shorts or any missing grounds. Any clues as to why? I will mention i did have the lift pump wired backwards. We had only primed it three or four times then switched it back up. The car ran after switching it but then died a bit after. I dont see all 3 fuel pumps dying at the same time like that. Some insight would be nice. :)

[@thecarizon504]

Check your fuses, relay connections, also would be helpful to put a multimeter on the pump leads to see what voltage is getting to the pumps. Then you might want to check the resistance of the pump itself to see if the pump is dead or not. (Should be a few ohms. 0 means it could be shorted out, open means it could have burned out, ideally do this with none of the wires attached.

[@allenc1091]

@@thecarizon504 checked my main fuse immediately after making this comment and it was blown/too low. Swapped for a 30A and it'd good to go. Thanks man! Lol

[@tersav]

you’re gonna be huge one day man, thank you for this!

[@seethruhead7119]

In your wiring diagram wouldn't it be better to put the switch in between the original fuel power (now relay signal) and the surge pump 2 relay rather than running the power for the pump through your switch? I think that's probably what I'm going to do.

[@thecarizon504]

Those switches are rated for 20amps so there isn't a current limitation doing it this way. Yes, ideally controlling the on signal to that relay would be better as you are switching a lower power signal. But to simplify the circuitry/how the wires were run, it was easier to just intercept the power line to the pump and so I could also just simply fanout of the same toggle signal for the pumps to all three.

[@gusam4552]

Sorry to hear you are also waiting for the BOV. I have the same kit from Aaron and also waiting on the BOV. I was planing to put the 2psi Tial Q BOV to make the car running for now.

[@alexanderanguiano6647]

Great job!!! I can only imagine the amount of time you have put into research, tools, parts, etc. That is what makes this video such a valuable source of information. I am in Dallas and have had to make a run to Summit mid job too. Can't wait to see what you do with the gauges, although I was hoping you were going to use them to replace the factory ones. Everything you are doing is going to make the end result so worth the effort you are putting in!

[@nater308]

I couldn't help but chuckle when you said the pump will increase the rate at which your fuel level goes down XD Who knew that the Return System would passively decrease your range! No sarcasm intended!

[@thecarizon504]

Lol, I mean it does displace half a gallon of fuel that the fuel level sensors can't read. 😅 This system isn't like most fuel return systems though. Most don't come with a surge tank.

[@rcghalohell]

What pumps would you recommend for 600+ on 93 or higher with e85(maybe) with that kit?

[@alexmelda6338]

How do you not have a million followers there's so much crap on you tube and here's a LEGITIMATE guide to anything Z related

[@eyeorewolf]

Great video but I think I'll just top off my tank at 1/4. .If you ever lose a fuel pump it's going to be fun to troubleshoot which one went out. I looked up the price on that surge tank, WOW!!!

[@thecarizon504]

They are pricey for sure. Knowing if one goes out might be difficult, but since the second fuel pump is not normally running and I only have it there for backup/e85, this car doesn't have a single fuel pump point of failure. I could lose any one of them and still drive fine.

[@dom_z3480]

Hey , I’m having some trouble getting my oil filter off my z. I got that z1 oil cooler. What did you do to get yours out when you first did an oil change?

[@thecarizon504]

It is a really tight fit with the sandwich plate on. Basically just had to squeeze it out from between the oil cooler lines and the frame. Just used my hands.

[@dom_z3480]

The Carizon nice lol thx dude, you the best

[@rcghalohell]

@@dom_z3480 i made a video on the oem sandwich delete. beats the alternative easy way of removing the sway bar brackets to let it swing

[@dom_z3480]

You’re smart man, I’m gonna be looking at this series once I start my turbo build

[@CR4zyTorTiLLa]

What's the link for the white plastic hoses for e85

[@nevergiveup2365]

For the fuel return lines for the filter type is it 8mm cellulose? Or 10 cellulose option

[@thecarizon504]

Not sure, didn't opt for an inline filter, need to pick one up.

[@Inmysightstarget]

Where is the return port on the top hat according to the website there should be a 3rd port for a return fuel system if you want to use it .. I only see the 2 in and out and the pressure regulator the picture on the website shows 3 ports

[@thecarizon504]

They must have changed the system since I installed it, mine only has two ports, one for the line from the lift pump in the ither aide of the tank, one for the fuel to the engine.

[@Inmysightstarget]

@@thecarizon504 ya they must have it's confusing when you see it online with 3 but in videos only 2 ...how is it working so for for you

[@thecarizon504]

@@Inmysightstarget no issue so far, no hiccups outside of the fuel level being off initially, would read empty when O still had half a tank but I think the fuel level sensors relearned / cleaned up after a couple thousand miles.

[@Inmysightstarget]

@@thecarizon504 ok cool good to know ...I just got off the phone with them and asked why yours is a two port version and the site shows a 3 port version.... They said they changed it a bit ago you must have got a older model all the new ones come with 3 ports now

[@thecarizon504]

@@Inmysightstarget sounds good. You going to run a return system?

[@hendrikolivier185]

Following closely from the Netherlands. Nice quality videos!!

[@richardrodriguez2741]

How much would this whole system run?

[@fernandohood5542]

Just remember to keep things simple.

[@jacobhauenstein]

I don’t know why this was recommended, but wow, quality video!!

[@CR4zyTorTiLLa]

Can I get a link for the white hose you used on the fuel pump

[@CR4zyTorTiLLa]

Send the link plz

[@ZeroFX32]

Great video! Thank you for sharing

[@Rado13912]

There are few issues that u gonna be fired one day… some on electrical connectors(gasoline will destroy isolation of connectors that are very close) and some on fuel lines…

[@tommy_s550]

Sup man, boosting my z very soon. Ordering support mods now. I have a 2014 370z with around 57k miles. U think I need a fuel pump stabilizer?

[@abdullahalshehri3434]

Currently i can't wait for two events your next video and the new 400z , i wish you luck in your project.

[@TheRajmoney]

Wow. Well detailed. Great job.

[@sherlonio]

This is CRAZYY

[@NVSTRZ34]

Solid video

[@DjNeighborhood]

Love your content man!

[@philiprudolph3614]

Fiiirst