Walbro 255 Reliability
Jul 7, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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From: Newark De
Walbro 255 Reliability
Hello there,
In looking for a fuel pump for my IROC, I stumbled across this setup from Summit:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VPN-GCA758-2/
Whats the reliability of something like this on a stock (for now) daily driver? Anyone had issues?
I'd like to do this once and thats it...
Jul 7, 2009 | 09:23 PM
Melting Slicks
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From: College Station TX
More people use Walbro 255 pumps than probably any other aftermarket pump ever made. Ever. They are in everything on the road.
Jul 7, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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I've had those pumps in several cars and never had a problem. The price on the Summit site is about twice what I paid from Racetronix when they had their recent sale.
Jul 8, 2009 | 07:47 AM
Le Mans Master
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Why not contact "Racetronics". Great products and customer service....I just purchased one.
Jul 8, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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From: Charlotte NC
I put a Walbro 255 on my Vette 3-4 years ago and have had no problems or issues.
Jul 8, 2009 | 02:14 PM
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Thanks for the feedback guys...! I have contacted racetronixs via PM and am looking for the correct application and a price from them! I just want to get this thing fixed!
Jul 8, 2009 | 03:51 PM
Racer
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I use a Walbro 255 in my DSM, aside from needing a new FPR I've never had any problems with it. It's loud as hell, but I like that
Jul 9, 2009 | 07:28 AM
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From: Newark De
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Hideki
I use a Walbro 255 in my DSM, aside from needing a new FPR I've never had any problems with it. It's loud as hell, but I like that
Wow, how much louder than a stocker? I drive this thing everyday so I'm not sure I want a loud pump.
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Jul 9, 2009 | 08:39 PM
Racer
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you can hear it if you stand outside the car
and since I've stripped the interior it's freakin loud in there
Jul 9, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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I have had one for 3-4 years no issues, I have run mine as high as 58-psi all of last year
Jul 9, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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I have one in my DD I don't hear it.
Jul 9, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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From: Database Error Indiana
50000 miles on mine, still going.
Jul 11, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it! Most likely going to pick one up from Racetronix next week.
Jul 11, 2009 | 07:17 PM
Drifting
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I've had one in mine for about a year, Walbro 340 I think. No problems here.
Walbro 255 Reliability
and since I've stripped the interior it's freakin loud in there 
