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Feb 24, 2009 | 03:50 PM

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fuel pump bad ???

2000 trans am,,,,,,, the cars starts,, idles anywhere from 100 to 800 rpm, then eventually stalls. I hooked up a pressure gauge and it was bouncing around between like 15 and 40. I'm thinking the fuel pump. Would this be a good choice......http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

Feb 24, 2009 | 03:52 PM

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Definitely sounds like a bad pump. I went with a Walbro 255, but a lot of people here like the Racetronix kit.

Feb 24, 2009 | 03:57 PM

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which sponsor here has a good deal on the racetronix and walbro?

Feb 24, 2009 | 04:11 PM

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not to hi-jack but the problem I am having is that it always bouces back to E then to wherever the fuel should be then to E again and sometimes it stays there..whats the problem???

Feb 24, 2009 | 07:23 PM

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^^^fuel sending unit but to be exact of what may be going on with the sending unit, i have no clue

Feb 24, 2009 | 07:31 PM

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which sponsor here has a good deal on the racetronix and walbro?

I think you will be more happy with a Racetronix pump, it's a more complete kit and lets you keep your stock venturi function.

You can buy directly from us here :

http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...PA-001&eq=&Tp=

Or you can use any dealer that carries Racetronix products.

Feb 25, 2009 | 05:57 PM

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Feb 26, 2009 | 05:21 PM

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Any problems with causing fire/explosion while cutting sheet metal for access door?

Not that I know of. Just use a dremel and take your time.

Feb 26, 2009 | 06:27 PM

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I Dremel'd mine, and I could see an avalanche of sparks cascading across the top of the gas tank. It was very unnerving. I'm still here, though, and so is the car!

Feb 27, 2009 | 06:24 PM

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Now I can't get the ring off that is holding the whole assembly in place. Any tricks or tips??

Feb 27, 2009 | 11:25 PM

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use a flat head and a hammer

Feb 28, 2009 | 06:47 AM

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Now I can't get the ring off that is holding the whole assembly in place. Any tricks or tips??

I'm guessing the 98's are different. Mine had 5 or 6 nuts holding that down and it just lifts right up.

Feb 28, 2009 | 07:53 AM

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The Racetronix kit is awesome. It even includes a paperclip!

Feb 28, 2009 | 09:08 AM

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98's are different. 99+ (plastic tanks) use a lock ring

Mar 2, 2009 | 04:22 PM

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Just to be sure before I put the new Racetronix in,,,,,, Are the wires and wiring harness clips really submerged in the gasoline?, or did some sort of surrounding fall into the tank when I removed the factory setup. Also, will I see any difference in performance with the Racetronix pump?? I only ordered the pump,, not the wiring harness that was like 50 bucks. Do I need that?

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Mar 2, 2009 | 05:44 PM

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The hot wire lets the fuel pump operate at it's full potential. You'll be fine with just the pump at your mod level. If you start to get more modified and need more fuel get our hot wire harness and you'll see a very good increase.

Yes the in tank wiring harness is submerged in gasoline. That's why it needs to be made from special wires and connectors.