??Boost A Pump??
Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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Dont do it.
What they do is increase voltage to the pump in reference to boost pressure. It will cause rail pressure to fluctuate and take a toll on your pump. The best thing to do is to reaplace your factory in tank pump with a single larger pump and be done with it. (this is assuming you are not going to be making big power and do not need a full fuel system)
Racetronix makes a kit for around $320 that includes the pump assembly and a hot wire kit that is relay activated and powers your pump directly from the alternator.
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C5-FPK-2.html
If you still want a boost a pump, I have one ill sell ya cheap. There worthless.
What they do is increase voltage to the pump in reference to boost pressure. It will cause rail pressure to fluctuate and take a toll on your pump. The best thing to do is to reaplace your factory in tank pump with a single larger pump and be done with it. (this is assuming you are not going to be making big power and do not need a full fuel system)
Racetronix makes a kit for around $320 that includes the pump assembly and a hot wire kit that is relay activated and powers your pump directly from the alternator.
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C5-FPK-2.html
If you still want a boost a pump, I have one ill sell ya cheap. There worthless.
Drifting
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From: Northern VA
Dont do it.
What they do is increase voltage to the pump in reference to boost pressure. It will cause rail pressure to fluctuate and take a toll on your pump. The best thing to do is to reaplace your factory in tank pump with a single larger pump and be done with it. (this is assuming you are not going to be making big power and do not need a full fuel system)
Racetronix makes a kit for around $320 that includes the pump assembly and a hot wire kit that is relay activated and powers your pump directly from the alternator.
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C5-FPK-2.html
If you still want a boost a pump, I have one ill sell ya cheap. There worthless.
What they do is increase voltage to the pump in reference to boost pressure. It will cause rail pressure to fluctuate and take a toll on your pump. The best thing to do is to reaplace your factory in tank pump with a single larger pump and be done with it. (this is assuming you are not going to be making big power and do not need a full fuel system)
Racetronix makes a kit for around $320 that includes the pump assembly and a hot wire kit that is relay activated and powers your pump directly from the alternator.
http://www.racetronix.com/RX-C5-FPK-2.html
If you still want a boost a pump, I have one ill sell ya cheap. There worthless.
Drifting
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Le Mans Master
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Im not kidding one bit. Why the hell would you buy a boost a pump that only rigs the problem by increasing voltage instead of replacing the pump and the wiring, doin it the right way, for almost the same price.
You want a pos boost a pump, this one has 2000 miles on it, Ill sell it to ya for $100.
You want a pos boost a pump, this one has 2000 miles on it, Ill sell it to ya for $100.
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First off, no one asked what the projected HP goals of this car is? How much boost do you plan to run and so on.
If you are putting this on an otherwise stock car and plan to be around the 500-550rwhp range, then a boosta pump is a great way to go. I personally prefer the MSD units since they are all self contained and frankly look better.
I have had so many failures from Racetronic pumps that we were going to no longer include a fuel system with our SC kit, there is ZERO warranty from them no matter how many you buy, and it is not an easy install for a DIY'r. We then switched entirly to BAP's and have never had a call back since! I have never ever seen fluctuations in fuel pressure, nor have I seen a single failed pump from it.
I respect the other's opinions, but they are going on one install, I'm giving feed back on hundreds of installs. Hope that helps, good luck on your install.
If you are putting this on an otherwise stock car and plan to be around the 500-550rwhp range, then a boosta pump is a great way to go. I personally prefer the MSD units since they are all self contained and frankly look better.
I have had so many failures from Racetronic pumps that we were going to no longer include a fuel system with our SC kit, there is ZERO warranty from them no matter how many you buy, and it is not an easy install for a DIY'r. We then switched entirly to BAP's and have never had a call back since! I have never ever seen fluctuations in fuel pressure, nor have I seen a single failed pump from it.
I respect the other's opinions, but they are going on one install, I'm giving feed back on hundreds of installs. Hope that helps, good luck on your install.
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I have seen tons of problems with the BOP's personally. And fluctuating pressure is one of them. Yes, they work... That you cant deny, but they to take a toll on your pump by fluctuating voltage. Ive never seen a killed pump personally from it but ive heard of it happening alot so I guess I cant back that one up with first hand knowledge.
As far as installing the racetronix kit not being easy, not sure whats so hard about it. Take off the wheel and the heat shields, pull the hat, install the new stuff. Drop your x-pipe and the belly pan, run the wiring and hook it up. Doesnt even take 3 hours to do if you have the tools to do it.
My pesonal oppinion, just do a full -8 or -10 fuel system now and get it over with.
As far as installing the racetronix kit not being easy, not sure whats so hard about it. Take off the wheel and the heat shields, pull the hat, install the new stuff. Drop your x-pipe and the belly pan, run the wiring and hook it up. Doesnt even take 3 hours to do if you have the tools to do it.
My pesonal oppinion, just do a full -8 or -10 fuel system now and get it over with.
Melting Slicks
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Yea try changing the pump on a 03/04 and then finding out only other pump that will work correctly is a C6 Z06 pump. No aftermarket pumps for a 03/04 are out there for a direct swap and even then parts have to be taken off the C6 pump to make it work for the swap.
It aint just a simple take the wheel off and remove the cover on back of the tank for my year with the FFS system. You gotta drop the whole tank and and go in from the top and its a PITA.
It aint just a simple take the wheel off and remove the cover on back of the tank for my year with the FFS system. You gotta drop the whole tank and and go in from the top and its a PITA.
Last edited by briann510; Feb 3, 2009 at 04:33 PM.
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Bap
Im hoping to get about 500rwhp from the D1 setup.I just want to do it right the first time.Everything is stock right now but after D1 insstallation Im probably gonna look to upgraed the bottom end of engine.My installer said that he is going to go with custum injectors so Im thinking theyll probably be 60#.
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Yea try changing the pump on a 03/04 and then finding out only other pump that will work correctly is a C6 Z06 pump. No aftermarket pumps for a 03/04 are out there for a direct swap and even then parts have to be taken off the C6 pump to make it work for the swap.
It aint just a simple take the wheel off and remove the cover on back of the tank for my year with the FFS system. You gotta drop the whole tank and and go in from the top and its a PITA.
It aint just a simple take the wheel off and remove the cover on back of the tank for my year with the FFS system. You gotta drop the whole tank and and go in from the top and its a PITA.
http://www.airpowersystems.com/corve...scc5-fss09.htm
Melting Slicks
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By the way, i have the LPE pump and hot wire kit for my upcoming blower install and my tuner, who is WELL KNOWN on this forum (and all of FL.) told me to install one.
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Thing isnt worth **** to me. $100 takes it... Piece of **** in my oppinion. Big pump with sufficiant wiring is the way to go. There is no reason for a boost a pump. Especially if you have a boost referenced regulator and sufficiant pumps....
Melting Slicks
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Here is a direct replacement high horsepower fuel system, Complete. So much for no one makes a replacement! Ive seen this kit installed, very clean. As far as it being a pain in the ***, the tanks are not that hard to drop. I would rather be dealing with your style fuel system then the 02, ill tell ya that much....
http://www.airpowersystems.com/corve...scc5-fss09.htm
http://www.airpowersystems.com/corve...scc5-fss09.htm
Thanks for the link!I knew it was coming out just didn't know it was already but I dont see a price on it anywhere.
I almost put a BAP on but so far even though my WOT psi at full boost is 40-45 its ok afr wise and IDC % wise also. But 2.3 volts more using a BAP to the stock fuel pump when only in boost is most likely not gonna kill it. There are far too many people with no problems using BAP's than those that have had problems.
I'm still on my stock fuel pump/system and will leave it until it fries then worry about upgrading. I did however install a Racetronix fuel pump harness upgrade and got 8-10 psi more WOT just from that.
Last edited by briann510; Feb 5, 2009 at 04:10 AM.
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Yea try changing the pump on a 03/04 and then finding out only other pump that will work correctly is a C6 Z06 pump. No aftermarket pumps for a 03/04 are out there for a direct swap and even then parts have to be taken off the C6 pump to make it work for the swap.
It aint just a simple take the wheel off and remove the cover on back of the tank for my year with the FFS system. You gotta drop the whole tank and and go in from the top and its a PITA.
It aint just a simple take the wheel off and remove the cover on back of the tank for my year with the FFS system. You gotta drop the whole tank and and go in from the top and its a PITA.
http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...PA-006&eq=&Tp=
We do recommend that a highly skilled person installs it.
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Im not kidding one bit. Why the hell would you buy a boost a pump that only rigs the problem by increasing voltage instead of replacing the pump and the wiring, doin it the right way, for almost the same price.
You want a pos boost a pump, this one has 2000 miles on it, Ill sell it to ya for $100.
You want a pos boost a pump, this one has 2000 miles on it, Ill sell it to ya for $100.
That stuff works great to.
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I run a BAP with no issues but I am not blown; I spray.
I only use it when I spray. I have a little **** that is turned all the way down NA and I turn it all the way up when I spray. I also run a 255 pump. Works great!
I only use it when I spray. I have a little **** that is turned all the way down NA and I turn it all the way up when I spray. I also run a 255 pump. Works great!