Walbro 450lph
I'm interested in seeing some size comparisons of the new 450lph vs the 255, and actual HP from a single pump vs the dual pump set up.
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I dont know either to add another racetronix or go with the 400 set up. I think Denmah had that he was running dual 400s in his build thread.
Can anyone attest to this?
Do you know if they are drop in replacements for the Walbro 255. Also, will they work with the stock in-tank fuel pressure regulator?
http://www.deatschwerks.com/products...s/dw300-detail
I am thinking about buying the above pump along with this hotwire from racetronix b/c it upgrades the bulkhead to handle the extra current:
http://www.racetronix.biz/customkiti...PWK%2D017W&eq=
First of all, let me say that I've been following your build thread and what you're doing is fantastic. I hope to emulate some of it on my 72 Camaro build (4.8 JY build, etc).
But... unfortunately popping on a 4301 is far beyond what I'm looking for on my Convertible Street/Strip, daily driver, no cage. And it's a little more complicated and expensive than "just get a MF4301 and call it done, for me at least.
My setup currently is stock rails, stock FPR, stock lines, stock tank/bucket, with a Walbro 255. It's just not cost effective. To put on the 4301 I'd have to upgrade my setup with:
a) the pump ($450)
b) the lines and connectors ($300-400)
c) a sumped fuel tank ($600+)
d) a boost referenced fuel pressure regulator ($150)
e) fuel rail kit ($250)
f) probably a few other things.

Total cost: ~ $2,000
Not saying that this wouldn't then be a bitchin fuel setup, but just not what I'm looking for to get me from my current 550rwhp to a safe 600 rwhp on my convertible.
I can get a full Lonnies double pumper setup to go with my stock system for ~$600 and still have more fuel than I need to reach 600 rwhp safely.
What I'm looking for is an even simpler drop in for under $200 to get me to my goal. Not that I'm cheap (well, thrifty), but I can't see spending $2000 on a setup when I only need to spend $200.
Please don't take offense, I know you had only good intentions and I really do appreciate the input. In fact, like I said, I may go that route on my '72 build. (Sh&#, I gotta start saving for that!)
http://www.deatschwerks.com/products...s/dw300-detail
I am thinking about buying the above pump along with this hotwire from racetronix b/c it upgrades the bulkhead to handle the extra current:
http://www.racetronix.biz/customkiti...PWK%2D017W&eq=
(I have the Walbro 255 in there right now as a replacement for the AE340 that burned out after 3-4 months. There is no venturi setup on the system, as far as I know. The bucket has not been cut open at the bottom.)
Hmmmm...
There are different views about how large the hole needs to be but I'm almost certain that once you eliminate the venturi you need holes to allow fuel into the bucket. I don't think that's why your aero failed though....I have read about too many other cases of failure. Seems to be hit or miss with those pumps. I haven't been able to find any failures on the DW and the import guys are taking them pretty far on E85.Here is more info on bucket mods:
small holes
https://ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1530926-my-plastic-bucket-mod-dual-walbro-pumps.html
large holes:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/8628091-post10.html
or
http://www.gonicd.com/intankinstall/...mpinstall.html
What I'm thinking about doing (sticking the pickup outside of the bucket)
http://www.s10planet.com/forum/showt...515#post393515
Thanks for the info and links.



