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Old 02-06-2009, 11:03 AM
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i have a 02 Zo6 cam and long tubes,making 430whp...looking to do a 100 shot (wet plate kit) do i need to upgrade my fuel pump?
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I personally would, since you sound like your not getting a stand alone fuel system, your pulling from the same rail the injectors are and the pressure CAN be turned up, but there will still be a volume issue.

Also, frankly, I would feel safer with a newer, higher flowing pump matched to a hotwire kit.
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ok thanks..where is the best place to buy a pump? is a racetronix pump the best?
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I was very impressed with the quality of the Racetronics. I installed their kit on my car about two weeks ago. I bought it at Harris Speed Works, they seemed to have a good price, the shipping is fast, and the customer service is top notch.....
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I've used Racetronix on my old LT1 car and will use again on this one, when it comes time.
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does a zo6 have a higher flowing pump than a c5 or f-body..could i get away with a 75shot until i upgrade the pump?im trying to hit the 500whp...
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Originally Posted by bstdh23
does a zo6 have a higher flowing pump than a c5 or f-body..could i get away with a 75shot until i upgrade the pump?im trying to hit the 500whp...

A little extra work vs. a burnt piston.......
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very true good point...
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Just get the pump. You've spent a ton of $$ on the car and all of the rest of the stuff you've done to it, why cheap out now? Think of it as cheap insurance for your engine
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I have read somewhere on here the stock fuel pump is good to approx 500bhp. not RWHP. I had to upgrade to go over the 100hp jets as the fuel pressure was getting low..... Make sure you get the car on the dyno or use a Wideband O2 to watch the A/F Ratio while on the spray....... You want it to be a tad rich say 11.8 or so..... Read the suggestions that came with your N20 Kit. The jet charts are for a good starting point only....Always check with a Wideband for a good A/F and look at your timing so you can make sure you are pulling enough while on the spray. Good Luck and remember that N2O can be safe as long as you take the time and set it up properly. The sponsers here are a great asset to the site and they will help you get it right......I think I paid somewhere around 250.00 for the Racetronics kit. But don't forget even with the upgraded fuel system you still need to check your A/F and Knock retard......... GL...
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upgrade the pump.

I've used both the granitelli-walbro kit and the Racetronix kit. Im really impressed with the Racetronix unit.
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Like suggested above you need to upgrade the pump. We sale and install alot of the racetronix systems and that would be my suggestion as well.
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Originally Posted by bstdh23
i have a 02 Zo6 cam and long tubes,making 430whp...looking to do a 100 shot (wet plate kit) do i need to upgrade my fuel pump?
Shoot Robert56 on this website a PM. I think he might have a good write up on it.

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A fuel pump would be cheap insurance.




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