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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:03 PM
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what is the difference between these two pumps? i think the racetronix is based off of the walbro. are they the same or is one better quality?
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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Racetronix is based off the Walbro pump, but there are many variations of the same Walbro pump & all are not created equal.

The Racetronix is also packaged with the proper wiring, non-rubber fuel connections & a venturi hookup for proper operation. Many of the budget kits do not have these features.

Essentially you get what you pay for....

I stock these kits if interested.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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well i rather not buy junk so i might as well go with the racetronix kit. is this kit adequate for a 550 horsepower ls1 camaro? i don't want anything too exotic. it is a street car. could you pm me a price on this pump with the proper hotwire kit? thanks
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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ive gone through 3 racetronix pumps in 3 years....im thinking of switching because it keeps failing and losing pressure on my setup.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffrey G
ive gone through 3 racetronix pumps in 3 years....im thinking of switching because it keeps failing and losing pressure on my setup.
I've heard of this too many times...

starting to wonder if it's user install error or just a crap product...
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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I cannot speak for your experiences, but I have never had a reported pump failure in all the years I've been selling them.
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Lonnies Performance
I cannot speak for your experiences, but I have never had a reported pump failure in all the years I've been selling them.
I'll tell you that I have NO personnel experience Lonnie. Not trying to hide that fact. But I have heard on MANY occassions on here of people's racetronics kits not lasting more than 6-12 months. Then of course, Racetronix is no where to be found when you need them. They don't supply a phone number, or so I've heard. Just not too impressed with them that's all...

as a matter of fact, I would recommend to anyone that does decide to purchase this kit, go through either you or another vendor on here so they at least have someone to talk to if a problem does arise, and have some decent customer service to deal with.

I know your business usually gets really good praise on here, and I'm sure for good reason...
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Old Jul 1, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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i have a brand new still in packaging walbro ill sell for 90 shipped OBO..
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Originally Posted by Lonnies Performance
I cannot speak for your experiences, but I have never had a reported pump failure in all the years I've been selling them.
Same here, I always wonder how some radom person will have multiple failures yet on our cars we have gone 50k miles without a hiccup.
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When installed correctly and not run dry of fuel I have not seen an issue either.

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i have had lonnies dual pump set up in my car for almost 5 years now. i never ran them dry. i know a few local guys running them with no problems. lonnie is very helpful, knowledge and never cuts ya short on the phone, so im sure if there was a problem it would be handled professionally
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