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Old 03-24-2011, 12:02 PM
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Default Will my walbro 255 keep up @10 PSI?

I have a stock longblock ls1 with a tvs2300 and 60# injectors.. I am about to turn up the boost to 10psi.. I currently have a walbro 255 in-tank with a boost refrenced aremotive FPR (mounted near the tank) and -6 up to the rail. I am expecting 500+ at the wheels. Will the 255 keep up? (4 bar/58 psi) Should I add a second walbo? boost-a-pump? Or will what I have keep up?
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With that power youll definitely be in the limit zone for the pump. You should add a secondary 255 just for insurance and the fact that you will want more power in the future once you get used to that power level.
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Originally Posted by 6techniques
With that power youll definitely be in the limit zone for the pump. You should add a secondary 255 just for insurance and the fact that you will want more power in the future once you get used to that power level.
How would I wire up the 2nd pump? just piggyback off the 1st one and run it all the time? I have a 10ga feed to the first pump so the wiring should handle it. The 2nd 255 would be cheaper than the boost-a-pump...
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Google it. That is what I did and found a lot of good info.

I am going through what you are going right now as well; looking to make 500-600 but I am sure that I will want to push my car a little.

Better off doing it right and not leaning you engine out.

From what I found, you need to run another set of wires, a relay and a HOBS switch to turn on the second pump. Also, you will more then likely need to make sure you have a -8 min feed line and -6 return.

What tank set-up do you have?
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I am running a spectra tank..
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Or just run the new Aeromotive "stealth 340" pump. Same size and shape as a walbro, but is good for over 600hp
Old 03-24-2011, 01:29 PM
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A 255 is just fine up to almost 600rwhp. My daily driver makes 490rwhp with a 255 on E85 with a return style system. 21k miles like this.
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my tuner told me to swap out my walbro 255 for a racetronix 255,

where can i buy a aero 340 stealth?
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Originally Posted by 383camaroz28
my tuner told me to swap out my walbro 255 for a racetronix 255,

where can i buy a aero 340 stealth?
I dont know why he would tell you that, they both flow 255lph...

Im running 2 255s, all the time. I used a starter solenoid; ran 8 gauge to the battery, 8 gauge to ground and used the existing relay wire as the trigger.
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im just gonna get the 340 stealth i think
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EDIT: I fail at reading.

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We ran a 255 at 15psi and 700whp on a mustang dyno. Your good
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Originally Posted by _Adrenaline_
The 340 flows the same as the 255.
FALSE, it flows 340lph, hence the name

A single walbro will work fine with 8-10psi, I ran 12 on my 6.0L with a big *** turbo, just set the base pressure at 38psi and let the injectors work
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I thought the racetronix 255 was a walbro 255
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Originally Posted by Grr
FALSE, it flows 340lph, hence the name

A single walbro will work fine with 8-10psi, I ran 12 on my 6.0L with a big *** turbo, just set the base pressure at 38psi and let the injectors work
Sorry i read 383camaroz28's post wrong.

My post was supposed to be a question...
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There is a sticky by mighty mouse in the fuel section that should give you a good idea on what to do.
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Mine gave up at 562rwhp sae 7.5psi, call Lonnie he can set you up for whatever you will need
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that 340 aero loooks real nice
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I would suggest you use the twin intank gss340's. There's a write up in the fuel section.
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good luck getting the aeromotive pump b4 may...they are back ordered. im currently about to build a twin 255 setup i will post up how it goes


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