New 99-02 F-Body Fuel Pump Assembly FPA-001B
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New 99-02 F-Body Fuel Pump Assembly FPA-001B
For factory stock or mild HP upgrades to 600HP
- Racetronix RXP252T 255LPH turbine fuel pump with reduced noise and enhanced reliability with E-85 enhanced fuels*
- Venturi Jet-Pump feed system - Racetronix exclusive
- Plug & Play Heavy-Duty Teflon wiring harness - E85 Compatible
- High-pressure non-kinking fuel tube
- Custom 30 micron pump filter sock
- Canister Nylon pre-filter
* FOR USE IN 1999-2002 CARS WITH FACTORY ORIGINAL PLASTIC FUEL TANK AND PLASTIC FUEL MODULE ONLY!
The FPA-001B is recommended for factory HP upgrades to 600HP @ 58PSI using the factory lines and fuel pressure regulator. HP support may vary for N/A or F/I motors. Please factor in a 20-25% safety margin between what your motor needs and what your fuel system can supply. Our FPWK-017W wiring kit is highly recommended to maximize performance. Please contact your local Racetronix dealer to discuss your fuel requirements.
Why a universal pump can not be properly used in the 1999-2002 f-body:
The 1999 & up LS1 F-body cars have a pump that is inside a plastic fill-bucket. The fill-bucket is equipped with two inlets on the bottom. The equalization checkvalve is used to fill the bucket when the level of fuel in the tank is greater than in the bucket. The equalization checkvalve does not allow fuel to exit the bucket. The venturi system's inlet is a combination checkvalve and powered suction system. The factory pump supplies pressurized fuel via a small tube which feeds a calibrated jet inside the venturi system. This jet of fuel shoots across the base of the checkvalve inlet thereby creating a suction effect which draws more fuel from the bottom of the tank through the filter sock. This venturi system keeps the bucket full all the time even when the fuel tank is almost empty. A full bucket keeps the pump immersed in fuel regardless of the tank level so that when the tank is low on gas and you are doing some hard cornering or acceleration the pump does not run dry and start aerating (air bubbles) the fuel. This happens as the fuel sloshes from side to side in the tank leaving the center low on fuel. This can cause detonation and possible engine damage. The 99+ F-LS1 cars with plastic tanks have no baffling in them so the bucket is very important. The bucket also allows the car to operate with lower fuel levels in the tank due to its scavenging effect. The fill-bucket improves motor crank-to-run time as the priming time is reduced under most conditions. The return line feeds the pressure regulator on the fuel module which diverts fuel back into the bucket so that the unused fuel also helps keep it full at all times. Keeping the pump constantly immersed in gas within the bucket can extend the pump's life by not allowing it to be exposed to open air. Open air within the tank contains moisture and in time will cause the pump to rust / seize up especially if left to sit for long periods of time without the tank topped-up (i.e. winter storage).
What sets the Racetronix F99 pump assembly apart from others?
The Racetronix F99 pump assembly is equipped with an outlet which supplies the factory venturi system which is required to keep the factory system fully functional! All other pump solutions to date do not have this feature which requires a hole be punched in the bottom of the fill-bucket thereby dangerously disabling its functionality.
A factory-style fuel tube is clamped to the pump's outlet for added reliability under high operating pressures. When the fuel module is placed back in the tank it must compressed causing the tube to bend sharply which can cause standard rubber hose to kink and fail. The fuel tube is highly resistant to the additives in today's pump gas which will attack and dry out even the best R9 and R10 rubber fuel lines. This is why G.M. uses them as OE equipment.
WARNING: Some copy-cat pump kits use a longer generic flex-tube or rubber hose which can bind up and puncture once the module is compressed back into the tank.
The Racetronix in-tank pump wiring harness eliminates the need for a wiring adapter or splicing which can be unreliable and can cause performance loss. One end the Racetronix in-tank harness has a Walbro connector that plugs directly into the pump and the other end has a Delphi connector which plugs directly into the sender. Teflon wire is used just like in the factory because it is the most resistant to gasoline and its additives. We upgrade the gauge of wire used from the factory to reduce voltage loss which maximizes pump performance. All Racetronix harnesses are assembled using our computerized crimp-quality monitoring system and then circuit checked for the utmost in reliability. A truly plug & play wiring solution. Due to the age of some F-LS1 cars much of the in-tank connectors are black / corroded. The Racetronix harness replaces all these questionable components.
WARNING: Some copy-cat pump kits use fuel resistant plastic wire which is not as durable as Teflon. As well they do not have a new connector installed on the end of the in-tank harness which forces the customer to re-use the questionable old factory connector body. This has also let to some confusion as to the proper polarity forcing some people to remove their tanks again in order to fix the problem!
Racetronix Quality Pumps
The Racetronix FPA-001B pump assembly is based on Racetronix turbine pump technology which provides quiet reliable operation.
FALSE CLAIMS
Some vendors of generic-application pumps such as AEM, AM Stealth, DW and Walbro use vague terms to imply that their pumps are direct-fit or drop-in which they know is not true. If the pump does not have the jet-pump feed on it and the proper installation hardware, holes will have to be drilled in the fuel module which will permanently damage and disable the module's ability to stay full for cornering and acceleration. Remember there is NO baffling in the 99-02 plastic fuel tank.
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Last edited by Racetronix; 02-10-2015 at 12:27 PM.
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Actually just noticed something. The pump I have is a FPA-001A, what is the difference to the B? Also the part# for the wiring kit is FPK-017A & on the bag it says FPWH-001. Do I have the correct parts?
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There is no FPK-017A. There is a FPWK-017A which includes a FPWH-017.
FPWH-001 is not part of the FPWK-017A however it will work with the FPA-001A.
We recommend the FPWK-017A/W/WX over the FPWH-001 for reasons explained in our web store.
We no longer bundle the FPWH-001 with our FPA-001 in our RFPK-001 but include the FPWK-017 instead.
FPA = fuel pump assembly
FPWH = fuel pump wiring harness
ITWH = in-tank wiring harness
BCA = bulkhead connector assembly
FPWK = fuel pump wiring kit (FPWH + BCA + ITWH)
1st generation RFPK-001 = FPA-001/A + FPWH-001
2nd generation RFPK-001 = FPA-001A + FPWK-017A
3rd generation RFPK-001 = FPA-001B + FPWK-017W
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Last edited by Racetronix; 07-16-2014 at 12:02 PM.
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http://www.racetronix.biz/customkiti...=FPWK-017W&eq=
Here is as breakdown for everybody to read. Note the chart:
http://racetronix.com/press-release/...ing-harnesses/
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I actually just found this on another thread. Realized the FPWH-017 is the FPWH-001. Just item code to model #'s. Thank you again!
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Sorry. Saw that here on your website. http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...WH-017&eq=&Tp= I'll figure it out.
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I'm have a similar issue/question as SoFla01SSLookinstok...
I just ordered the assembly from ws6store and received FPA-001B (purple unit) even though their site had the older generation (red) pictured, with a FPWH-001 wire harness. Will this harness still work or do I need to switch it for the FPWH-017W?
I just ordered the assembly from ws6store and received FPA-001B (purple unit) even though their site had the older generation (red) pictured, with a FPWH-001 wire harness. Will this harness still work or do I need to switch it for the FPWH-017W?
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So I'm assuming I need to return it and get the FPWH-017W? I don't know why they would include it in their kit...
Can it be modified to work (if it won't already) or is it easier just to replace it?
Can it be modified to work (if it won't already) or is it easier just to replace it?
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What's up guys. From what i've read the FPWH-001 will work. I believe the thing you get with the newer kit FPWH-017W is an upgraded fuel module bulk head connector kit. Upgraded from a 14 to 30 amp connector. Racetronix confirmed the FPWH-001 would work, with the FPA-001A. Since they have the newer upgraded kit, that is what they will recommend.
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What's up guys. From what i've read the FPWH-001 will work. I believe the thing you get with the newer kit FPWH-017W is an upgraded fuel module bulk head connector kit. Upgraded from a 14 to 30 amp connector. Racetronix confirmed the FPWH-001 would work, with the FPA-001A. Since they have the newer upgraded kit, that is what they will recommend.
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Has anyone has any updates on this?
I have the FPA-001B (purple pump), along with the FPWH-001 Harness.
I was wondering if this was going to be fine, or if I needed to upgrade to the FPWH-017 harness?
I have the FPA-001B (purple pump), along with the FPWH-001 Harness.
I was wondering if this was going to be fine, or if I needed to upgrade to the FPWH-017 harness?
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This harness will work fine for you. It installed perfectly and I haven't had a single issue with it since..
https://ls1tech.com/forums/fueling-injection/1747103-racetronix-wire-harness.html#post18461016