V6 Discussion and questions about the base carbureted or MPFI V6's and the rare SFI Turbo V6.

OEM or High-performance Fuel pump

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-05-2010, 03:06 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
xtreme_taz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Monmouth
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1985 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: Automatic
OEM or High-performance Fuel pump

Hey all,

Quick question, I have a stock 85 Firebird with a 2.8 ltr automatic.

I think I may have to replace the fuel pump again but am curious as to whether or not I should use a OEM replacement pump like I did 5 years ago or would I be able to install a high-performance pump without any doing any upgrades to the engine?

Any input would really be helpful.

Old 10-05-2010, 03:51 PM
  #2  
Junior Member
 
tazextreme3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Jackson, MI
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1991 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 3.1L V6
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Re: OEM or High-performance Fuel pump

The fuel pressure regulator will control the pressure so using either should be fine. Go ahead and throw a Walbro in there.
Old 10-06-2010, 06:49 PM
  #3  
Supreme Member

 
Project 3.4 Camaro's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: PA
Posts: 2,615
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Car: 1996 Camaro, 1985 Camaro
Engine: 3.8, 3.4
Transmission: WC T5, 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23(?), 3.42
Re: OEM or High-performance Fuel pump

As a side note though, unless you do some modifications you really don't need an aftermarket unit, though thye might be more reliable
Old 10-06-2010, 07:51 PM
  #4  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
xtreme_taz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Monmouth
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1985 Pontiac Firebird
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: Automatic
Re: OEM or High-performance Fuel pump

Thanks for the input, the biggest reason is because I replaced the fuel pump about 5 years ago with an OEM and only drove the car maybe 2000 miles since then.

I was also thinking a higher performance pump would possibly be more reliable and last longer, plus if I decide to upgrade the engine at a later point I would not have to do a fuel pump changeover then.

My biggest question at this point is should I install a 255 ltr Walbro or a 255 ltr HPF pump. I have heard several cons against Walbro but have seen nothing that actually compares the two units.

Any comments?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
92camaroJoe
TBI
32
07-29-2023 07:57 PM
RazorN8
Tech / General Engine
4
01-07-2022 11:44 AM
Glowsock
Tech / General Engine
11
08-02-2020 07:36 PM
beachrodder
Tech / General Engine
7
08-25-2015 08:05 AM
92camaroJoe
Tech / General Engine
6
08-13-2015 06:07 AM



Quick Reply: OEM or High-performance Fuel pump



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:14 PM.