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Old 05-01-2011, 10:32 PM
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Default so fuel pump went out today

so what pump should i go with? a stock one will probably cost me more than $300 but how long will a aftermarket one last? close to 200K like my stock one did? the only mods i have are LT's and a tune and i don't plan on puttin any other gofast parts on the car
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Depends on the level of modification on your car.

I have factory GM replacement pumps, entire new fuel senders or Racetronix performance replacement pump kits... all much cheaper than you stated above.

Please call me for more info & i'll get you the best part for your needs.
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ive installed a bunch of racetronix pumps. havent had any problems with them.
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well damn lol before i read this i already ordered a walbro 255 through ws6store
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From what I read on some threads... the Walbro 255 needs the bucket modified a little bit to fit?

I went with the Racetronix kit because it was well put together and went in very easy. It was harder to drop the tank than to install the pump and hotwire kit.

You should also get the Racetronix hotwire kit to give that pump the extra power it needs!
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^^Yep. Walbro requires modification to the bucket & once thats done if you switch to a Racetronix later you'll need a new bucket. I just installed a Racetronix pump last night. I didnt use the hot wire kit but the pump still works great. Very simple install with step by step instructions. Took me about a hour cause I took my time. But I also already have a trap door so I can access my pump in less than 5 minutes.
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I'm gonna have to mod a trap door on mine. I've got access to some good butyl tape caulking that will work Awesome to seal it back up.
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Originally Posted by bayer-z28
I'm gonna have to mod a trap door on mine. I've got access to some good butyl tape caulking that will work Awesome to seal it back up.
Please remove and properly clean your tank before installing a new HP pump.

http://www.aftermarketsuppliers.org/...f0jxnvabCRpK3L
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hi i have a racetronic fuel pump in my car and after about 3 days the car dies at low rpms andone day the pump just stoped workin for about 3 days. then just started to work again. i drove it for about 3 more days drove good then started to dies at low rpms again.. any ideas?
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just drove it to town again and it died at a stop sighn
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Originally Posted by cindyA
hi i have a racetronic fuel pump in my car and after about 3 days the car dies at low rpms andone day the pump just stoped workin for about 3 days. then just started to work again. i drove it for about 3 more days drove good then started to dies at low rpms again.. any ideas?
Did you contact our tech support dept?
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no i didnt... how do i do that?
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no i didnt... how do i do that?
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Installed and the car runs great, actually acceleration feels better now...not sure if that's true or if I'm just stoked to have my car back up and running lol

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Good luck w/walbro pump. I had two fail on me...sux!!!
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Originally Posted by SuperSam
Good luck w/walbro pump. I had two fail on me...sux!!!
What are the mods you have and in how much time did they fail?




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