LT1Formula26

I just experienced some loss in power and issues with starting the car yesterday so when I checked the fuel pressure it was down pretty bad. Since it is time for a new fuel pump, I want to go the cheapest route. I still want the pump to last and be of good quality, but I don't think I have the money to pay for the labor on the in-tank setup. What do you guys think I should do? I need to fix this problem soon cause my TA is my everyday driver.

PS. It's a 94 Trans Am.

RoDan

http://www.racetronix.com/RX-FLT1-FPKG-2.html <-- fuelpump, get the harness as well...trust me.

and to do the install, go the trap door methid (I assume it works on LT1 cars, somone please verify!)
http://taekwondoplus.org/z28/fuelpump.html

did the trap door on my LS1 car and it was a breeze! It took longer to cut the hole in the car than it did to replace the pump if I remember correctly!

edit: Ah Ha! Here you go man, this is it (it works on LT1's): http://www.geocities.com/formulapower2/fuelpump.html

LT1Formula26

sweet. So this pump will be fine for performance and stuff on the car? What kit did you say I should choose? The website u gave me has the harness and a bunch of different kits. I don't have a lot of money.

RoDan

well if you want to go cheap, you can probably skip out on the harness for now, you can always add that later with ease if you do the trap door method
and yes, that pump will support any future performance mods you do within reason.

LT1Formula26

so this is an in-tank pump?

RoDan

yep. and if you do the trap door method for install it really is very easy to replace.

LT1Formula26

is it just as easy as putting an external one in?

RoDan

easier. to do an external one youd need to mod the fuel lines AND remove the stock pump etc, wire it up properly and a list of other crap I know I'm forgetting. Trust me, you want to go the racetronix route for sure.

I think I would still lean towards getting Plus Bundle for $228 though, it comes with the ground upgrade, pump and harness. The factory wiring truly sucks, and by going the harness route, you bypass the factory wiring for power and just use if as a trigger to pop a relay. Many people run this setup on these boards, I'm sure they will agree it is worth getting the harness and doing it right, especially with the age of your car and thus wiring.

curtisad

iTrader: (4)

does this work on 98 models as well?

RoDan

yeah, but you need the racetronix LS1 pump, not LT1. I'm not sure on 98's (they are odd ball) but on most LS1's the window is cut in a different location.

99+ is here: http://www.gonicd.com/intankinstall/...mpinstall.html

I think the 98's might be the same location as LT1's but I'm not 100% sure on that.

LT1Formula26

ok how much am i looking to pay in labor? does it come with the fuel filter and strainer?

LT1Formula26

what about this High Pressure 255LPH Fits LS1 and LT1/ LT4 i found on ebay for 68.99?

LT1Formula26

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FUEL-...spagenameZWD1V
this is the hyperlink

RoDan

well labor would be free if you can do the work yourself. It really isnt that hard, but if you take it to a shop they are going to want to drop the tank and I have no idea how much that will cost. If you can print off the write up and talk them into cutting the access panel, they migh tnot charge you as much because it won't take as long...then again they just look up how long it should take and then estimate billing based on that. I guess it will heavily depend on which shop you go to.

as far as that ebay pump, I don't know. I think there have been knock off pumps going around ebay so I would be a little weary about going with that one. It says it is "similar to Walbro in design and flow" which is code for "this is a cheaper pump" I think I would play it safe and go with raceronix, a sponsor on here and a name you can trust. Plus they provide everything you need to replace the old pump. I would not cheap out on the fuel system, but this is your car so do what you want.

COOKIE MONSTER

iTrader: (5)

Get the Holley if your not planing to do a whole lot to it. If you do mod it out. Try a Racetronix with the Harness.

Nasty N8

iTrader: (33)

The ones on Ebay are china copies of the Walbro pump not good. We carry several different pumps for your needs including the Racetronix pump. Give me a call I will set you up with what you need.

Nate

LT1Formula26

Will it come with a filter and strainer?

crazyhorses

iTrader: (1)

I went with the racetronix setup. I, too, have a '94 LT1. I, too, don't have a lot of cash. I, too, recommend you don't go cheap on your fuel system. It's your fuel system, bro.

crazyhorses

iTrader: (1)

True. I put the pump in first, then did the harness a few weeks later. Although, I did buy the kit together.

koolaid_kid

iTrader: (21)

I did the kit, and I am glad I did. I did it myself, using the trap door method. The Racetronix is a drop-in kit, no modding of the fuel pump bucket. And the harness insures enough current at high speeds to the pump. I took my time, and it took me a short weekend to do everything.
And stay away from the ebay pump; pure Chinese junk and you will be replacing it again soon if you buy it. As to their QS9000 quality certification, "On December 14, 2006, all QS9000 certifications were terminated." So they are bragging on a non-existent standard.