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Old 01-25-2008, 12:34 PM
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I priced some other FP's and they cost more. My concern is quality, not price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...187980951&rd=1
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nope
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too cheap
cheap always costs more when broke!
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No,I try to buy local whenever I can.1 year warranty is just a piece of paper.Stick with a known brand,and it should last you a long time.
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Thanks for the suggetions.
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Get ya a racetronix, i juust installed it in mine. 195 l/hr for like 99.00 or the one i installed 255 l/hr for 129.00 its a walbro pump, easy plug and play install comes with everything you need.

ps: they are a supporting vendor, look towards the bottom of the page down the left side.
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Originally Posted by finally_got_it
Get ya a racetronix, i juust installed it in mine. 195 l/hr for like 99.00 or the one i installed 255 l/hr for 129.00 its a walbro pump, easy plug and play install comes with everything you need.

ps: they are a supporting vendor, look towards the bottom of the page down the left side.



Just be done with it and have confidence you got good stuff.
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Originally Posted by finally_got_it
Get ya a racetronix, i juust installed it in mine. 195 l/hr for like 99.00 or the one i installed 255 l/hr for 129.00 its a walbro pump, easy plug and play install comes with everything you need.

ps: they are a supporting vendor, look towards the bottom of the page down the left side.
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Just be done with it and have confidence you got good stuff.

Good advice here. I have been using one for at least 3 years. Good pumps.
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I was looking at the Racetronix for a C note and then saw the one on flea bay much cheaper. I figured it was probably best to stay away from it.
All of you confirmed my opinion.
Thanks again.
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Once you look at the Racetronic, then you will see why they are a little more. They had a special a while back that was incredible. Don't forget to get the seal/gasket that goes between the pump and the fuel tank.
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Originally Posted by GIMMESOME
No,I try to buy local whenever I can.1 year warranty is just a piece of paper.Stick with a known brand,and it should last you a long time.
great advise!
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Originally Posted by NocarbutaVetteforme
Once you look at the Racetronic, then you will see why they are a little more. They had a special a while back that was incredible. Don't forget to get the seal/gasket that goes between the pump and the fuel tank.
Yep, it's not just the pump, includes all the extra little stuff that probably needs replacing as well.

Those gaskets are usually shot to hell by now.
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Don't scrimp when it comes to the fuel system.
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Originally Posted by RUKWKR
Yep, it's not just the pump, includes all the extra little stuff that probably needs replacing as well.

Those gaskets are usually shot to hell by now.
Oh yes, ain't that the truth. Mine was so bad that it pretty much crumbled when I replaced it.
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Not for a Vette.

I bought one for my 95 blazer, which is fine if you don't plan on keeping the vehicle too long.

The pumps been working fine, but it's only been a year and already is sounds like it's trying to escape from the tank.

Noisy!

I've put enough money into that thing, so it's on it's way out.
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Just remember when you buy the pump you buy the gasket for the sending unit also, it doesn't come with the pump.
Just a thought, you might damage the one you have when removing the unit.

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