mjs1012

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How long have some of you guys with higher mileage cars had your stock pumps last? my car is up to almost 230k on the stock unit (as far as I know) and was wondering how long i might have before it craps out. what are some symptoms of a failing stock pump? I was planning on replacing it before I did anymore big mods but wanted to know how long itll last.

mjs1012

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Anyone?

bmax

iTrader: (1)

Mine lasted to right at 200,000 miles. Then it died on a road trip and I had to get a tow to my destination on Thanksgiving eve.

No warning signs, It just died.

Call Lonnie at Lonnie's performance for a replacement when you need it.

Brad

mjs1012

iTrader: (36)

cool. thanks for the suggestion. mine has a whine to it so im thinking i should do it soon.

DANSBIRD

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if it whines, try running a can of sea foam through it. Mine did that in it's younger days and it shut it right up.


My original was 10-years/200k miles before I took it out. We had already cut the access panel as a preemptive measure prior to a 1,500 mile road trip. The pump never died, I just put in a larger motor and didn't realize I needed a bigger pump to support the setup, so we put in a racetronics.

However, the stock fuel pump was certainly a champ. Here's a video from a month ago... Stock fuel pump still in the car and the car made 478rwhp

mjs1012

iTrader: (36)

thanks for the suggestion. so do like 1/2 can of sea foam with a full tank or should I use more?

I think either way with 230k im going to be changing it soon anyway so i can start planning for more mods.

DANSBIRD

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I used the entire can, but I think 230k is pushing it. I'd certainly plan on getting another one soon. BTW, cut the access panel. MUCH easier than dropping the rear/tank.

mjs1012

iTrader: (36)

That what I was thinking lol. Ill probably get a racetronix pump. I was planning on doing the "trap door" to access it.