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 HOLLEY VR2 FUEL PUMPS 

P/N 12-3000 & 12-3000-2 

Installation Instructions 199R10975

 

 

WARNING!  THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.  

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE, VEHICLE DAMAGE, 
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.  IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FULLY UNDERSTOOD, INSTALLATION 
SHOULD NOT BE ATTEMPTED.  PLEASE CONSULT HOLLEY TECH SERVICE OR A QUALIFIED MECHANIC. 

 

NOTE:

  DESIGNED FOR GASOLINE AND INTERMITTENT NON-HIGHWAY USE WITH METHANOL & E85. 

 

APPLICATIONS: 

 

Naturally 

Aspirated

Forced 

Induction

Inlet

Outlet

Inlet

Outlet

Return

Pre

Post

Pre

Post

Carb

EFI

12-3000

Yes

Street/Strip 

Race

Pump Gas, 

Race Gas, 

Methanol*,     

E-85*

323@ 8 PSI                          

276@ 43 PSI                                 
254@ 60 PSI   

169 @ 130 PSI

4800    
4400    
4000    
3000

3600    
3350    
3200    
2300

-16AN

-10AN

-16AN

-10AN

-8AN

162-577

162-576

162-577

162-575

12-852   
12-865

12-851   
12-864

38 Amps

12-3000-2

Yes

Street/Strip 

Race

Pump Gas, 

Race Gas, 

Methanol*,     

E-85*

323@ 8 PSI                          

276@ 43 PSI                                 
254@ 60 PSI   

169 @ 130 PSI

4800    
4400    
4000    
3000

3600    
3350    
3200    
2300

-10AN    

 (qty 2)

-10AN

-10AN    

 (qty 2)

-10AN

-8AN

162-577

162-576

162-577

162-575

12-852   
12-865

12-851   
12-864

38 Amps

Minimum Recommended 

Line Size

Fuel Filter  

(Carbureted)

Fuel Filter                       

(Fuel injected)

Recommended 

Regulator  

*Compatible for methanol and E85 for competitive drag race use only- when draining and flushing after each race event
** HP estimates are based on gasoline. Estimates calculated at 18.5V and at .5 BSFC NA and .65 BSFC FI. Individual systems will vary based on fuel system design, regulator type, fuel cell location, launch G’s, etc.

Max Amp 

Draw

The pumps below do not have an internal bypass. A bypass style regulator and return line are required. 

Part

Number

Compatible 

up to 18.5V

Application

Fuel

Compatibility

GPH Flow at 

Rated PSI 

and 13.8V

Holley Recommendations for Peak Performance

Max HP**

Pump Fitting Size

 

 

PARTS REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION: 

 

 

One Pre-Filter for the 12-3000 & two Pre-Filters for the 12-3000-2. 

 

Post-Filter 

 

Relay Kit (30amp minimum) 

– Holley P/N 12-753 or equivalent 

 

Fuel hose and fittings (12-3000 has a single -16AN O-ring Inlet and a single -10AN O-ring Outlet) 
 

 

      (12-3000-2 has dual -10AN O-ring Inlets and a single -10AN O-ring Outlet) 

 

Wire & connectors 

 

Mounting hardware 

 

NOTE:

   These pumps are not serviceable in the field.  Contact Holley tech service for fuel pump service. 

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

 

Congratulations on your purchase of the

 Holley VR2 Fuel Pump.  

This instruction sheet contains all the information needed to install 

this fuel pump.  Please read all the 

WARNINGS 

and 

NOTES

.  They contain valuable information that can save you time and money.  

Holley Performance Products cannot and will not be responsible for any alleged or actual engine or other damage, or other conditions 
resulting from misapplication of the fuel pumps and fuel pressure regulators described herein.  However, it is our intent to provide the 
best possible products for our customer; products that perform properly and satisfy your expectations.  Should you need information or 
parts assistance, please contact Technical Service at 1-270-781-9741, M-F, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. & Sat. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST.  Please have 
the P/N ready when calling. 

 

NOTE:

   A screen type pre-filter (100 micron), a top quality post fuel filter, fuel hose and clamps, 12 gauge wire, fuel fittings, assorted 

terminals and a relay kit (P/N 

12-753

) is required to complete the installation of the Holley VR2 fuel pump.  These parts are not 

included with the fuel pump. 

 

NOTE:

   These Holley VR2 fuel pumps require the use of a bypass style fuel pressure regulator (P/N 

12-852

 for the 2-port & 

12-865

 for 

the 4-port) for carbureted applications and (P/N 

12-851

 for the 2-port & 

12-864

 for the 4-port) for EFI applications.

 

 
NOTE:   

The Holley VR2 fuel pump utilizes o-ring sealed inlet/outlet ports.  These ports are not pipe thread, therefore 

DO not use 

thread sealant.   

 

PUMP MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION:

 

 

The best location for mounting any electric fuel pump is the rear of the vehicle, near the fuel tank and in a position even with or below 
the bottom of the tank, allowing the fuel to be gravity fed to the pump.  

The pump should be mounted on a solid member, such as 

the chassis, with the pump outlet pointing forward.

  Avoid exposure of the pump and fuel lines to moving parts and to any hot 

areas, such as the exhaust manifold.  The pump should not be m

ounted in an enclosed area, such as the vehicle’s trunk.  Follow the 

steps below for mounting the pump. 

Summary of Contents for 12-3000

Page 1: ...et 12 3000 2 has dual 10AN O ring Inlets and a single 10AN O ring Outlet Wire connectors Mounting hardware NOTE These pumps are not serviceable in the field Contact Holley tech service for fuel pump s...

Page 2: ...10ERL Figure 2 The ONLY correct fitting to use for the 12 3000 is a contoured port fitting with an O ring seal such as Part AT985016ERL Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2 5 Connect the fuel supply line from t...

Page 3: ...ure 4a Carb applications only Figure 4b Both carb fuel injection applications Figure 4c If using a pump with dual inlets connect the fuel lines as shown and plumb the rest according to Figures 4a 4b o...

Page 4: ...ould be once the TPS throttle is depressed to a user set position the switch would disengage open the ground signal and command the controller into a 100 duty cycle mode Since there are many signal me...

Page 5: ...o pumps is the option of wiring one pump to supply the engine only but when the additional flow is needed for nitrous activation boost etc the second pump can be activated 1 WIRING THE FUEL PUMP WITH...

Page 6: ...ground using 12 gauge wire 5 Connect the Green Black wire of the relay harnesses to a switched 12 volt source If one pump is being used as an additional fuel source while under boost or during nitrou...

Page 7: ...allows seamless automatic speed control of the pump between 50 and 100 To set this up create a new output in the I O inputs outputs ICF Note If your calibration does not have the I O ICF you can add...

Page 8: ...p would run at 50 duty cycle when fuel flow is between 0 and 400 lb hr Above 400 lb hr the ground output would be deactivated and the pump would run at 100 In this example configuration the pump would...

Page 9: ...system or contact Holley Tech Services SERVICE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ITEM PART NUMBER Chevy Small Block Mechanical Pump Block Off Plate 12 814 Chevy Big Block Mechanical Pump Block Off Plate 12 813 0...

Page 10: ...10 Fuel Pump Template...

Page 11: ...11 Controller Template...

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