Walbro 255 Alternative...
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Walbro 255 Alternative...
I swung by the Aeromotive booth at PRI and saw this and said to myself 'finally'.
It's a 340LPH (@43psi) alternative to the Walbro 255. Still a completely drop in solution and with the increased flow (and hopefully) longevity - this might become the new standard in fuel pump upgrades.
The guy at the booth said it won't be out for a few weeks, but I'm eager to see some of these people drop em in and see what they can get out of them. After all the horror stories of Walbros failing, it'll be nice to have a solution from a company like Aeromotive.
It's a 340LPH (@43psi) alternative to the Walbro 255. Still a completely drop in solution and with the increased flow (and hopefully) longevity - this might become the new standard in fuel pump upgrades.
The guy at the booth said it won't be out for a few weeks, but I'm eager to see some of these people drop em in and see what they can get out of them. After all the horror stories of Walbros failing, it'll be nice to have a solution from a company like Aeromotive.
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I still stand by Walbros as I've had them in at least 6 cars and never once had an issue. But, I buy real Walbros and not the chinese junk copies a la eBay. However, I am looking for something that flows more for my E85, and was going to pick up a Bosch, but maybe I'll wait now.
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I agree on the failure rate of the Walbros. I have had them in 4 cars without issue, but the stories I heard always make me feel like the other shoe was waiting to drop.
That said, the same fear can be had with anything (especially rotaries) I suppose.
The additional flow will sure be nice though.
-M
That said, the same fear can be had with anything (especially rotaries) I suppose.
The additional flow will sure be nice though.
-M
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Never had any problem with a Walbro in all sorts of cars - like the above though - mine have always been genuine.
Main stickler I see is likely to be the price - Aero stuff is brilliant quality, but tends to have the tag to suit
Main stickler I see is likely to be the price - Aero stuff is brilliant quality, but tends to have the tag to suit
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Curious to know if this is similar to a replackaged A1000 series?
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this looks very promising, i HAD a walbro in my car and well it failed good thing i caught it before any hard pulls. and hopefully this pump is good otherwise im dropping in the 044
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How about the Denso/Kyosan Reworked 390lph Supra Pump? Anyone has any experience with it?
http://www.densofuelpump.com/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1565683380-post1.html
http://www.densofuelpump.com/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1565683380-post1.html
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How about the Denso/Kyosan Reworked 390lph Supra Pump? Anyone has any experience with it?
http://www.densofuelpump.com/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1565683380-post1.html
http://www.densofuelpump.com/
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1565683380-post1.html
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it's not just a replacement for the walbro but an upgrade, walbro's give up around 450ish WHP, supra TT pumps are good for about 500 and this one, if rated properly should be good for about 600. no other aftermarket drop in tank pump is close to that level, you have to go large external and very noisy to go beyond that.
btw, most people who have pump failures have a tendency to run their tanks dry too often, keep in mind that the pump is cooled by the fuel surrounding it, running the tank low shocks the pump as cold fuel splashes onto it. like anything, heat cycling eventually kills just about everything prematurely.
btw, most people who have pump failures have a tendency to run their tanks dry too often, keep in mind that the pump is cooled by the fuel surrounding it, running the tank low shocks the pump as cold fuel splashes onto it. like anything, heat cycling eventually kills just about everything prematurely.
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Just so you know the Aeromotive A1000 is suitable to be installed in the fuel tank; a common installation these days. You just need to figure out how to get it through the hole and support it. I have the Eliminator version of the A1000 in my boat fuel tank. The Aeromotive products are about as reliable as you can get. Check out their Stealth fuel systems, FYI:
http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...-fuel-systems/
http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...-fuel-systems/
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did some looking around and found some more info on this pump..
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/fuelin...tank-pump.html
http://www.jegs.com/p/Aeromotive/Aer...98076/10002/-1
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/fuelin...tank-pump.html
http://www.jegs.com/p/Aeromotive/Aer...98076/10002/-1
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Just so you know the Aeromotive A1000 is suitable to be installed in the fuel tank; a common installation these days. You just need to figure out how to get it through the hole and support it. I have the Eliminator version of the A1000 in my boat fuel tank. The Aeromotive products are about as reliable as you can get. Check out their Stealth fuel systems, FYI:
http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...-fuel-systems/
http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...-fuel-systems/
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I've been doing a lot of searching for fuel pumps on this forum and on google and am trying to decide between a Nippodenso or an Aeromotive 340 Stealth pump. Bad thing is I can't find any reviews on the Aeromotive pump for the FD; which makes me lean more towards the Nippo pump. Anyone have any issues or good/bad reviews on the Aeromotive 340 Stealth pump so far? Thanks!
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I've been doing a lot of searching for fuel pumps on this forum and on google and am trying to decide between a Nippodenso or an Aeromotive 340 Stealth pump. Bad thing is I can't find any reviews on the Aeromotive pump for the FD; which makes me lean more towards the Nippo pump. Anyone have any issues or good/bad reviews on the Aeromotive 340 Stealth pump so far? Thanks!
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Yeah, I read those reviews. There was one guy who tried using it on his CTS V as well, which Aeromotive does not show pumps for on their site. I saw that there were mixed reviews for the Aero pump. I was hoping to find FD-specific reviews
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At this time I'd like to be able to produce at least 350 rwhp. I'm sure those 2 pumps could support that goal but I was also looking at the difference in price and how although the Aero pump is cheaper, Aeromotive is known to make good products. I think that although it's more $$ I may go with the Nippo pump since it is a direct replacement/upgrade and seems to have very positive reviews.
The other thing I'm curious about is whether the Nippo pump would need a line from the battery to the pump coupled with a relay? I can't find a definitive answer on that.
The other thing I'm curious about is whether the Nippo pump would need a line from the battery to the pump coupled with a relay? I can't find a definitive answer on that.