Fuel pump experiences... - Drifting forum

touge_5lider · 06-10-2008, 02:31

As I suspect with most others, my wallet isn't too healthy at the moment but it can't stop the urge to purchase car parts. Before any attempt is made to up the boost on my Silvia, I've been advised to uprate the fuel pump to one that can flow 255l/h. I have seen these range from about £30-90 depending on brand and/or supplier.

My question basically is "will a cheap one be likely to result in XS Power turbo style failure?" In theory to me they seem like a simple enough device, but that doesn't mean they can't be badly made.

I know what I expect like to hear may not be what I want to hear but hopefully some peeps can give the cheap ones a thumbs up.

Regards
Mike

**James** · 06-10-2008, 09:56

a Walbro is the best bet for your budget.
Be wary of very cheap ones on eBay and the like, there are sadly a lot of fakes around

Mighty_Mini · 06-10-2008, 10:23

there are also some good quality equivelants

research is paramount.

The Nissan 300ZX Turbo fuel pump (part number 17042-40P05) has been tested to flow 241 l/h

Mighty_Mini · 06-10-2008, 10:26

Check here...

Stealth 316 - Fuel Pump Upgrade Guide

06-10-2008, 02:31	#1 (permalink)
touge_5lider tail slider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North Down, Northern Ireland Posts: 134	Fuel pump experiences... As I suspect with most others, my wallet isn't too healthy at the moment but it can't stop the urge to purchase car parts. Before any attempt is made to up the boost on my Silvia, I've been advised to uprate the fuel pump to one that can flow 255l/h. I have seen these range from about £30-90 depending on brand and/or supplier. My question basically is "will a cheap one be likely to result in XS Power turbo style failure?" In theory to me they seem like a simple enough device, but that doesn't mean they can't be badly made. I know what I expect like to hear may not be what I want to hear but hopefully some peeps can give the cheap ones a thumbs up. Regards Mike

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06-10-2008, 09:56	#2 (permalink)
James Lights out! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 7,753	a Walbro is the best bet for your budget. Be wary of very cheap ones on eBay and the like, there are sadly a lot of fakes around

06-10-2008, 10:23	#3 (permalink)
Mighty_Mini Go!Go!Auto Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,109	there are also some good quality equivelants research is paramount. The Nissan 300ZX Turbo fuel pump (part number 17042-40P05) has been tested to flow 241 l/h

06-10-2008, 10:26	#4 (permalink)
Mighty_Mini Go!Go!Auto Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,109	Check here... Stealth 316 - Fuel Pump Upgrade Guide