Which fuel pump?
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From: Woodlands TX
Which fuel pump?
Need help, deciding which fuel pump. Have head and cam motor making 420rwhp but i also have a 100hp wet shot. Do I need a fuel pump if the car goes over 520-530rwhp? Was thinking about the LPE 225 fuel pump. What do you guys think? Sure dont want the motor to run lean.
Thanks for all your help!
Thanks for all your help!
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With the LPE pump going for ~$300 I would much rather go with a Racetronix for the same price. What I really want to know is where to get the high flow Walboro to replace the stocker.
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From: Stealth So Cal GOCC ...comming to invade your neighborhood soon
Originally Posted by 5 Liter Eater
With the LPE pump going for ~$300 I would much rather go with a Racetronix for the same price.
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From: Mississauga Ontario
"Noisy" is all relative. I did find that when I replaced my stock fuel pump with a Racetronix one, there was a noticable increase in the sound coming from the unit. I correct it in one of two ways:
1) Drive faster so the exhaust & motor drain out the sound of the fuel pump
2) Crank the stereo up
Racetronix is a good pump. You'll be happy...
Regards,
LS12NV
1) Drive faster so the exhaust & motor drain out the sound of the fuel pump
2) Crank the stereo up
Racetronix is a good pump. You'll be happy...
Regards,
LS12NV
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Originally Posted by xtream1
Do yourself a favor, up the $ for the LPE and you'll save yourself in the future. Sometimes you get what you pay for.
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Originally Posted by Cajundude
Don't they both use the same pump? Why would you want to pay extra $$$ to LPE for the same thing when you can get the pump and harness in a Ractronix kit?
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Originally Posted by LS12NV
"Noisy" is all relative. I did find that when I replaced my stock fuel pump with a Racetronix one, there was a noticable increase in the sound coming from the unit. I correct it in one of two ways:
1) Drive faster so the exhaust & motor drain out the sound of the fuel pump
2) Crank the stereo up
Racetronix is a good pump. You'll be happy...
Regards,
LS12NV
1) Drive faster so the exhaust & motor drain out the sound of the fuel pump
2) Crank the stereo up
Racetronix is a good pump. You'll be happy...
Regards,
LS12NV
How about carrying the mother-in-law in the passenger seat and having her bitch you out the whole time you drive? That would also drown out the noise!
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From: Stealth So Cal GOCC ...comming to invade your neighborhood soon
Originally Posted by Cajundude
Don't they both use the same pump? Why would you want to pay extra $$$ to LPE for the same thing when you can get the pump and harness in a Ractronix kit?
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All I know is what I've read, but I've heard many mixed things about the Racetronix, and all good about the LPE. I guess it comes down to how much you value your time and effort switching fuel pumps. I'd consider the price difference cheap insurance.
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Originally Posted by NassauBlue98
All I know is what I've read, but I've heard many mixed things about the Racetronix, and all good about the LPE. I guess it comes down to how much you value your time and effort switching fuel pumps. I'd consider the price difference cheap insurance.
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Originally Posted by Racetronix
The Racetronix C5 pump assembly is now the same as the LPE unit which includes the bucket (GRJ420) plus many extras we have added. Racetronix and LPE have a co-operative business relationship. There is product flowing in both directions. Yes, customers can order select Racetronix product through LPE as well as some custom items.
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I am running the LPE pump, Racetronics wiring harness, A&A fuel return system/front mounted regulator and a KB boost a pump. For my needs its bullet proof!! 
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Originally Posted by Racetronix
The Racetronix C5 pump assembly is now the same as the LPE unit which includes the bucket (GRJ420) plus many extras we have added. Racetronix and LPE have a co-operative business relationship. There is product flowing in both directions. Yes, customers can order select Racetronix product through LPE as well as some custom items.
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Originally Posted by Racetronix
The Racetronix C5 pump assembly is now the same as the LPE unit which includes the bucket (GRJ420) plus many extras we have added. Racetronix and LPE have a co-operative business relationship. There is product flowing in both directions. Yes, customers can order select Racetronix product through LPE as well as some custom items.
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C5-FPK-2.html
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Originally Posted by NassauBlue98
I don't see any indication of a bucket in the picture on your website?
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C5-FPK-2.html
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C5-FPK-2.html