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Old 09-26-03, 06:55 PM
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what Fuel pump for turbo first gen?

I need an external fuel pump to run with a turbo 2 set up for my first gen.

It needs to be able to support 300rwhp.

Any suggestions?

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I'm running a walbro inline... I bought it form summit racing. Its labeled as a holley, but when I got it, the pump itself had walbro written on it. Its one of the 255 lph variety. Cost $129 IIRC.
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Thanks, I'll look into that.

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yeah ... i was going to suggest the Walbro 255
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I am using an SE fuel pump with Malpassi RRFPR, if you are going to boost high, then you might want to use the Walbro.
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I run 2 Bosch VW Rabbit pumps. I flow tested them and they flow enough for 275hp EACH so more than enough and they are cheap $136.22 CAN funds each or get them from a wrecking yard for $15-20 each.
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Originally posted by pillage6
I am using an SE fuel pump with Malpassi RRFPR, if you are going to boost high, then you might want to use the Walbro.
I have the exact same setup as you do but my concern is i cant get my Malpassi regulator to adjust the fuel pressure. I have turned it both ways and nothig. I am using the turbo reg with boost input ( capped off since i am not running a turbo yet) and dual fuel out lines (but i am only running one carb second line goes to my gauge). ANy ideas or help?
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Originally posted by knight1976

ANy ideas or help?
Start a new thread, maybe?
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There is one incoming line, that is indicated by the arrow. The return line is on the bottom. There is a boost referencing source that is right above the outlet line, but you say you have that capped off.

You may have the wrong port capped off if you are not able to adjust your fuel pressure.

I will try to draw the regulator:

boost reference ------------ 0=== pressure adjuster
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outlet> 0=== + ===0 <inlet

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return line |

Sorry for my crude drawing, kind of drunk right now.
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I like my bosch from a 911 turbo.

Is that walbro 255 rated to 70psi? If not I woulden't get it.
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Originally posted by stinkfist
Start a new thread, maybe?
SOrry stinkfinger i was trying to pm him but i guess i didnt Run a stock SE pump or go with a Bosch pump they are killer!

Pillage6 i thx for the input but i think i have reg issues or im just not adjusting it enough.
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I got a NOS fuel pump, its actually a holley.. I forget the specs on it, but it seems to work fine.
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I'm using a Porsche 911 Turbo fuel pump It will easily flow enough, but is expensive to get. Luckily for me though, Robert(680rwhp12a) didn't have any extra -SE pumps, which is what I paid for, so he just gave me the 911T pump instead
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What year porsche had these fuel pumps?

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I have an MSD fuel pump that i bought at summit for 75 bucks... works great, but is pretty loud. I still need to do some things to it thought... although the stock outlet hoses won't fit...

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Isn't the Porsche pump a Bosch 044 Motorsport pump? That'll definately handle 300hp and have plenty in reserve. And all at 70psi.
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I found out that walbro makes a 255lph external pump. You can get it a www.kickyride.com for $130. They don't advertise it on their site but if you email them they do sell it. They are also RX-7 guys and the owner is building a turbo first gen with a T04E and he is using this pump.

This will probably be the way I go.

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if you live near a junkyard you can use a SE pump or a 88 and up vw or volvo pump or a nissan 280 zx pump will work too. those are all external EFI type pumps that will work fins and should not cost more than $40.00!
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Aeromotive A 700HP pump

8an inlet 6an outlet
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Originally posted by S2-13BT
Isn't the Porsche pump a Bosch 044 Motorsport pump? That'll definately handle 300hp and have plenty in reserve. And all at 70psi.
no i believe they are slightly different. THe 044 i had was a mammoth pump with the surge tank setup and everything it *was* a beastly setup. you can get a 044 from australia.
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