inline fuel pump
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Re: inline fuel pump (vstol)
Not sure if you WANT inline, or just upgrade your in-tank one, but WALBRO is THE name for fuel pumps. You can get a nice 340l/h for around $200.00 and I heard nothing but good things about them..
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Re: inline fuel pump (vstol)
If I might ask why do you need an inline pump? The larger Walbro in tank pump will flow all the fuel you ever need and will be a completely hidden bolt in mod.
I only say this because of the problems a friend of mine had. He has a 93 Z-28 with a Hot Cam / headers. He never really ran like he should be we just chalked it up to poor skills. Then he added a nitrous kit. The car wouldn't make enough fuel pressure to overcome the safety switch on the nitrous. He added an inline pump and it still worked very poorly. His original pump was on it's way out and the inline essentially did nothing for him.
An inline pump will probably work if your original is in good shape, but if the in tank is on it's way out then you'll end up replacing it anyway, might as well use one that would pump all you'll ever need.
Just my $.02 I'm sure you've got your reasons just thought I would share with some bad experience. It seems to be the best teacher.
I only say this because of the problems a friend of mine had. He has a 93 Z-28 with a Hot Cam / headers. He never really ran like he should be we just chalked it up to poor skills. Then he added a nitrous kit. The car wouldn't make enough fuel pressure to overcome the safety switch on the nitrous. He added an inline pump and it still worked very poorly. His original pump was on it's way out and the inline essentially did nothing for him.
An inline pump will probably work if your original is in good shape, but if the in tank is on it's way out then you'll end up replacing it anyway, might as well use one that would pump all you'll ever need.
Just my $.02 I'm sure you've got your reasons just thought I would share with some bad experience. It seems to be the best teacher.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Stafford Va
Re: inline fuel pump (Nathan Plemons)
Gents just to clear some confusion, I am using a fuel cell and need an inline fuel pump. To add furhter confusion I am using the 96 components in my 64 Grand Sport that I am building, I hope this answers some questions. Thanks and continue with your helpful tips
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Re: inline fuel pump (vstol)
A Walbro GSL392 255L/Hr high pressure in-line pump is what you should be looking at. Racetronix sells this pump with a large in-line filter, wiring harness, fittings, rubber hose etc...
This package is being put together to compete with other in-line kits currently being offered but instead use the Airtex T-Rex pump (is of an old Walbro design sold to Airtex) which is only a 200L/Hr unit.
The Racetronix kit will be more complete and of much higher quality.
We are working on an ad now so keep an eye on our web page. http://www.racetronix.com
This package is being put together to compete with other in-line kits currently being offered but instead use the Airtex T-Rex pump (is of an old Walbro design sold to Airtex) which is only a 200L/Hr unit.
The Racetronix kit will be more complete and of much higher quality.
We are working on an ad now so keep an eye on our web page. http://www.racetronix.com
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Melting Slicks
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From: Stafford Va
Re: inline fuel pump (Racetronix)
Thanks I was on your web page this morning but did not see it. Also, how does a customer contact you, that was not clear on your WEB page either? I will be patient.
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