midnight teaser pics
The 525 is clearly the hyped pump at the moment, but not recommended for nearly all builds that are looking at it.
Its not just overkill, its taxing on the entire charging system for no reason. Plus the data is still new on it for longevity without a controller etc.
The 450 and 490 options will handle most anything you throw at them to over 900rwhp in quite a few cases on E. The builds that are having issues are definitely not running out of actual pump though. Its usually due to insufficient fuel system design or charging system/wiring issues.
Putting the biggest pump you can in a setup isnt always a good idea. You need the proper pump for your setup. Until the actual longevity of the 525 pump is known, we will likely be holding off on making them.
Its not just overkill, its taxing on the entire charging system for no reason. Plus the data is still new on it for longevity without a controller etc.
The 450 and 490 options will handle most anything you throw at them to over 900rwhp in quite a few cases on E. The builds that are having issues are definitely not running out of actual pump though. Its usually due to insufficient fuel system design or charging system/wiring issues.
Putting the biggest pump you can in a setup isnt always a good idea. You need the proper pump for your setup. Until the actual longevity of the 525 pump is known, we will likely be holding off on making them.
It is highly recommended to swap it out. We have them in new modules or just as drop in kits on the site already.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...&filter_id=180
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...&filter_id=180
has the 495 pump been tested with the c5 filter/regulator? I see its recomended on your site to use with it, wondering if it powers through it.
Will the 495 venturi pump be available separate?
Will the 495 venturi pump be available separate?
I would definitely use a powermaster, powerbastards (yes that a brand and we carry it) or the 04 Escalade alternator and upgraded harness just to make sure. Ive seen too many 255 pumps have issues with stock alternator. Its an immediate upgrade for me on any fbody. No matter the pump.
I would definitely use a powermaster, powerbastards (yes that a brand and we carry it) or the 04 Escalade alternator and upgraded harness just to make sure. Ive seen too many 255 pumps have issues with stock alternator. Its an immediate upgrade for me on any fbody. No matter the pump.
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Verdad Gallardo Thanks. I went ahead and ordered a Powermaster 150 amp from you guys. Hopefully there will be no clearance issues with the new alternator pulley and the Aster bracket and F1 head unit. Now just need to figure out the fuel system for the new setup....
For the guys wanting to know or not, the racetronix 490lph pump IS the hellcat 525 pump ;-)
Same pn from ti automotive/walbro to racetronix.
Too many people keep contacting us asking for it and thinking the 490 wont be enough. Do. Your. Research. Racetronix offers a 535 pump but we are not going to use that on the buckets for a few reasons.
Also this pump puts out 106g/hr or roughly 400lph at 60psi at 13.5V and 20A.
We are the only ones offering this with venturi also which helps keep the pump fed and cool.
I cannot stress enough to do your homework. And if you cannot or do not know how, then ask.
Same pn from ti automotive/walbro to racetronix.
Too many people keep contacting us asking for it and thinking the 490 wont be enough. Do. Your. Research. Racetronix offers a 535 pump but we are not going to use that on the buckets for a few reasons.
Also this pump puts out 106g/hr or roughly 400lph at 60psi at 13.5V and 20A.
We are the only ones offering this with venturi also which helps keep the pump fed and cool.
I cannot stress enough to do your homework. And if you cannot or do not know how, then ask.
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For the guys wanting to know or not, the racetronix 490lph pump IS the hellcat 525 pump ;-)
Same pn from ti automotive/walbro to racetronix.
Too many people keep contacting us asking for it and thinking the 490 wont be enough. Do. Your. Research. Racetronix offers a 535 pump but we are not going to use that on the buckets for a few reasons.
Also this pump puts out 106g/hr or roughly 400lph at 60psi at 13.5V and 20A.
We are the only ones offering this with venturi also which helps keep the pump fed and cool.
I cannot stress enough to do your homework. And if you cannot or do not know how, then ask.
Same pn from ti automotive/walbro to racetronix.
Too many people keep contacting us asking for it and thinking the 490 wont be enough. Do. Your. Research. Racetronix offers a 535 pump but we are not going to use that on the buckets for a few reasons.
Also this pump puts out 106g/hr or roughly 400lph at 60psi at 13.5V and 20A.
We are the only ones offering this with venturi also which helps keep the pump fed and cool.
I cannot stress enough to do your homework. And if you cannot or do not know how, then ask.
As you can see, knowing what is what takes some fine print reading.
As the post says it was a midnight thing, so most of that was done while i was assembling modules and doing a bit of research.
We decided to skip the 450 altogether and go straight to the 490. Racetronix did change their rating i think from the 495 to 490 so thats the option we have, which does about 401lph at 60psi as stated earlier.
The 535 they have that so may are now trying to use doesnt have a check valve and doesnt have alot of info published.
I didnt realize the total difference until a few more hours of research this week. It is ok to update info isnt it?
As the post says it was a midnight thing, so most of that was done while i was assembling modules and doing a bit of research.
We decided to skip the 450 altogether and go straight to the 490. Racetronix did change their rating i think from the 495 to 490 so thats the option we have, which does about 401lph at 60psi as stated earlier.
The 535 they have that so may are now trying to use doesnt have a check valve and doesnt have alot of info published.
I didnt realize the total difference until a few more hours of research this week. It is ok to update info isnt it?
98 wont work. And being honest most 5.3s wont take just one 400+ lph pump let alone 2.
Build the fuel system for you power goals. Overbuilding is a waste of money there.
Build the fuel system for you power goals. Overbuilding is a waste of money there.
Overbuilding? I don’t get what you mean? I have a 8an feed to my rails to fpr and a return. I have a single 450 already. Just seeing if you made drop in solutions for my year but guess not
Racetronix has some dual setups already, but ill say this as far as alot of dual systems especially dual 450s. Most of the time they are not necessary. They do add extra complication, wiring, electrical load, current demand, and tuning issues to the system and quite often people go to them and dont need them.
Most of the issues related with people running out of pump before the rating of the pump actually is is normally due to insufficient voltage or current to the pump, improperly plumbed system, or an overly rich afr. OR using cheap pumps or questionable pumps.
There are so many reason to keep it as simple as you can for as long as you can. A 5.3l takes quite a bit of boost to overpower a 340 pump and even more to push a 4xx pump past its limits.
Most of the issues related with people running out of pump before the rating of the pump actually is is normally due to insufficient voltage or current to the pump, improperly plumbed system, or an overly rich afr. OR using cheap pumps or questionable pumps.
There are so many reason to keep it as simple as you can for as long as you can. A 5.3l takes quite a bit of boost to overpower a 340 pump and even more to push a 4xx pump past its limits.