Fox T-Bird/Cougar Forums

Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: FirstBird on June 23, 2012, 02:10:53 AM

Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: FirstBird on June 23, 2012, 02:10:53 AM
So it looks like my fuel pump ped out on me. Yay seems like whenever i get a little inflow of extra money to save for the 5.0 swap something decides it needs to break. I have a '87 3.8 and knowing I'm going to upgrade to a 5.0 soon would getting a 190 lph pump be bad? Or should I just opt for a stock replacement?Thanks
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: hypostang on June 23, 2012, 10:42:29 AM
I personally would put the upgraded pump in .
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: BadShoe on June 23, 2012, 11:43:18 AM
If you go to the trouble of dropping the tank, you might as well install a new filter and 255 lph pump.
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: FirstBird on June 23, 2012, 04:38:27 PM
Yeah that's my exact thought. What are some good brands? Walbro,BBK,Jegs? Thanks
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: BadShoe on June 23, 2012, 05:49:05 PM
I bought the Summit brand (which was a walbro).
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: Haystack on June 23, 2012, 05:50:17 PM
Get a walbro pump. When you go to pick one up, pull it aout of the package, and only buy it if it says walbro or bosche on it. Me and my buddie tried a cheapie and it ped out in less then a week, it would build any fuel pressure. It was an airtek brand I think.
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: FirstBird on June 23, 2012, 11:21:03 PM
Thanks for the heads up so this would work? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VPN-GCA719-2/
Thanks again.
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: Haystack on June 23, 2012, 11:41:05 PM
It should, yes. Just make sure its a quality brand, nit a no name with a number stamped on it, before you install it. The mustang pump will work fine, but your hanger is a bit different. Get yourself a new o-ring and seal for the top of the tank.
Title: Fuel Pump
Post by: FirstBird on June 24, 2012, 12:20:20 AM
Thanks I'll be ordering one hope this fixes it and I don't have to drive a Kia much longer.