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Just wondering what fuel pump everyone is running, and which to stay away from. I havent quite confirmed thats my problem yet, I still have a few more things to check but its been raining. I found a BBK, Holley, and a Granatelli in Summit are any of these good options?
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i been running a granatelli for year now. no porblems yet
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Racetronix harness/pump kit. Worth every penny. Uses the Walbro 255 (most common replacement pump).
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Originally Posted by bowtie_racer
Just wondering what fuel pump everyone is running, and which to stay away from. I havent quite confirmed thats my problem yet, I still have a few more things to check but its been raining. I found a BBK, Holley, and a Granatelli in Summit are any of these good options?
granatelli and holley are just rebranded walbros, get the racetronix kit
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Originally Posted by hitmanws6
granatelli and holley are just rebranded walbros, get the racetronix kit
Don't know about the Holley, but I had a Granatelli and it truly was a Walbro.
I currently have the Racetronix kit and it is great. It solves a critical issue, which is current at high load (WOT) times. The factory wiring barely supplies enough current for the stock pump, much less one that requires more current (i.e. 255 lph pumps).
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
Racetronix harness/pump kit. Worth every penny. Uses the Walbro 255 (most common replacement pump).
+1. the ractronix is a good product
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Racetronix pump and harness kit all the way! i been running that pump and its amazing
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Another vote for the racetronix kit with harness.

Solved all my fuel pump related issues on my H/C build.
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Who sells the racetronix kit? I found the Walbro in summit, can someoneone find the part numbers for both of them.
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Originally Posted by bowtie_racer
Who sells the racetronix kit? I found the Walbro in summit, can someoneone find the part numbers for both of them.
I went with Lonnie's Performance. Outstanding service before and after the sale. Give him a call and he can tell you everything you need to know.
Avoid the Racetronix site like the plague; they don't even list a phone number. To contact them, you have to send an email and wait for a reply. Shameful in this day and age, IMHO. Especially if you run into an issue during the install like I did.
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Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
I went with Lonnie's Performance. Outstanding service before and after the sale. Give him a call and he can tell you everything you need to know.
Avoid the Racetronix site like the plague; they don't even list a phone number. To contact them, you have to send an email and wait for a reply. Shameful in this day and age, IMHO. Especially if you run into an issue during the install like I did.

OK thanks
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Originally Posted by bowtie_racer
Who sells the racetronix kit? I found the Walbro in summit, can someoneone find the part numbers for both of them.
If you go to Racetronix website they have a list of Dealers that sell them.

Originally Posted by koolaid_kid
I went with Lonnie's Performance. Outstanding service before and after the sale. Give him a call and he can tell you everything you need to know.
Avoid the Racetronix site like the plague; they don't even list a phone number. To contact them, you have to send an email and wait for a reply. Shameful in this day and age, IMHO. Especially if you run into an issue during the install like I did.
They have plenty of instructions how to install the pump. They just put the kit together they dont deal with customers, thats why they have vendors.

Straight from there website
"Distribution, design and manufacturing of race related electronics and fuel systems."
"Racetronix encourages customers to purchase from our authorized dealers for personalized support."

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I put in a Granetelli kit when my stock stop holding pressure. It is a walbro like others have said, more flow than stock. Has worked well.
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If you want a Racetronix kit, I keep them in stock.
Feel free to call if I can help.



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