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Fuel Pump
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 8:11 pm
by fr335tyl3r
Hey guys
Which fuel pump is a good drop in replacement for the standard starion one? Im not really sure what to look for with fuel pumps but it has to support tthe mpu conversion with 550cc injectors and a larger turbo in the future.
Posted: Fri Oct 01, 2004 11:50 pm
by JPC
Most people here seem to go for the Commodore VL Turbo fuel pump (<$200). Fits in the same place fine, but you'll need to change the outlet fitting (easy job).
I put one of these beasties in some time ago and it works fine. My beast is stock though (for now).
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 7:48 am
by WANTSOM
Jeff,
You can also try a Bosch pump, they have one that pumps about 130 Litres/hr - that should be enough. Cookie and I are running 165 ltr/hr Bosches on the track cars but thats to cater for bigger injectors than what you want to run and obviously longer WOT demands on the fuel flow.
I would take JPC's advice, the VL Turbo pump seems a good alternative at the right price. Others are using them and all seem to be handling it fine.
Cheers
Greg
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2004 12:03 pm
by fil
Yep vl pump all the way, got mine new for $190 from star performance autos in fivedock.
Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2004 11:16 pm
by StarionChef
apparently the VL pump flows about the same as the starion pump, also VL, VL turbo and camira pumps are all the same part no.
Go for a bosch motorsport of some kind.
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 9:33 pm
by sirius7
I was looking at a Coventry's cat. today and noticed Bosch 800 horse
power fuel pumps for $356.00 . Maybe an overkill LOL
Posted: Tue Oct 12, 2004 10:46 pm
by NXTIME
Just get the Bosch 910 pump for under $200. It flows much more than the VL pump and costs the same.
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:17 pm
by Black JA
does anyone actually know if there is a difference between a VL fuel pump and a VL TURBO fuel pump? :roll:
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 2:53 pm
by fr335tyl3r
ok and on to the second part of the question which was partially answered in another thread,
when using the bosch 910 mounted on top of the tank (i dont think it will fit in the standard position), is it possible to use it without a lift pump and surge tank? If you have used this pump before please share your experience with it.
I would LIKE to avoid having to put a surge and lift pump into the boot as well but if thats what i have to do to get this all running really well then that is what I will do. Any ideas on what is a good lift pump and where to look for a surge? OR are there any other pumps that I could use in place of the bosch 910 that would allow me to run the system without a surge and lift?
TIA
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:03 pm
by Black JA
Black JA wrote:does anyone actually know if there is a difference between a VL fuel pump and a VL TURBO fuel pump? :roll:
anyone?
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:15 pm
by Barney
Black JA wrote:Black JA wrote:does anyone actually know if there is a difference between a VL fuel pump and a VL TURBO fuel pump? :roll:
anyone?
Same
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:16 pm
by fr335tyl3r
if i wasnt at work atm ide look it up on google...
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:18 pm
by Black JA
fr335tyl3r wrote:if i wasnt at work atm ide look it up on google...
i am at work and i've tried looking for it everywhere but just can't bloody find it!!!!
:(
ok, i got one "same".....anyone willing to dispute it?
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:23 pm
by fr335tyl3r
lol ill have a look if i get a spare moment
Posted: Wed Oct 20, 2004 3:52 pm
by MrGenius
They are all the same pump, some may have differing numbers tho and make sure u get the main pump out of the car and not just the pre pump.
In Sydney best wrecker to get em from is C Young Auto dismantlers in Chipping Norton, Depending on their mood u can get em for $10 or $40 at most.