[Z06] Fuel pump Question
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Fuel pump Question
Hey everyone!
Does anyone know if an Aeromotive 340 fuel pump is a plug and play drop in, in the C5 z06 fuel pump basket?
I am looking to boost my fuel pressure to support around 580whp (running approx 10-12lbs boost).
I have heard some people say the stock fuel pumps actually can handle up to around 600whp! I am not sure if this is true, thoughts anyone?
Ill be using 80# deatechwerks injectors.
Thanks!
Does anyone know if an Aeromotive 340 fuel pump is a plug and play drop in, in the C5 z06 fuel pump basket?
I am looking to boost my fuel pressure to support around 580whp (running approx 10-12lbs boost).
I have heard some people say the stock fuel pumps actually can handle up to around 600whp! I am not sure if this is true, thoughts anyone?
Ill be using 80# deatechwerks injectors.
Thanks!
Melting Slicks
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As I recall, the stock C5Z pump will NOT handle anywhere hear 600 rwhp, at least not without a boost-a-pump. But, I'm pretty sure the C6Z pump does, and it is definitely a plug and play drop-in replacement. And while you're in there, you might as well replace the wiring harness with a Racetronix unit. My oem harness went bad on me. 
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I recall chicago1 installing a 340 pump in his car but I can't remember if it was an aem or aeromotive, he had a big thread going over his progress if you look it up and sort through it... this would apply to the earlier cars with the pump in the side of the tank though, not sure about the mid 03+ cars... fwiw I had a walbro 255, hotwire harness, kenne bell 40a boost a pump, meth, and 60lb injectors and that was fine at a little over 700rw... take meth out of the equation and I think you would be fine with a 255 and boost a pump if you're shooting for under 600, providing you don't see any knock
