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Old 02-04-09, 08:26 PM
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Walbro Fuel Pump

I need a new fuel pump to accommodate my nitrous system. Im looking at the Walbro 255lph. Do I want hi or low pressure? Also do I need a new FPR?

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Old 02-04-09, 10:33 PM
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I'd avoid ebay for the pump. I have heard of knockoff Walbro's.

here is a fuel pump guide (it's meant for the 3000GT but it's a good read): http://www.stealth316.com/2-fuelpumpguide.htm
Old 02-04-09, 10:38 PM
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walbros are hit or miss.. Ive heard of them dying on people....

a factory denso made pump from a high end japanese car is good, like supra , z32 etc..

but if you need a easy affordible replacement, the walbro will do. You can probably find some local in your area too if you call around some performance shops.
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You can get an FD pump for cheap in the 3rd gen classifieds. Definitely go with name brand parts.
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Walboro 255s are a good pump...
Old 02-05-09, 02:17 AM
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I've had my Walbro 255 for 4 years. I know a LOT of guy run them and never had a problem. If you constantly run your fuel low, it will run hot and die prematurely.
Don't blame on the pump.
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so high or low pressure? also what do you mean run your fuel low? like not use the full potential of the pump? because a 255 will support about 800bhp which I will not even be close to.
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Originally Posted by millertime6009
so high or low pressure? also what do you mean run your fuel low? like not use the full potential of the pump? because a 255 will support about 800bhp which I will not even be close to.
By running your fuel low he means below the 1/2 tank mark. It will always be hard on a pump when you start running with your gas tank below a half of a tank. I would get the Walbro 255lph because it will accommodate the needs well beyond what you are going to be running so it will in turn run for a longer period of time, but once again, if you run low fuel there is no guarantee how long the pump will last.

Hope this helps.
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High? Low are only ment for carbs...from what i know.
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