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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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Fuel pump and sending unit Question

Not to long ago i bought a replacement tank and fuel pump with sending unit for my 1990 camaro rs and i was wondering if i could still use the stock fuel sending unit with a new ls6 motor im droping in.

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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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A TBI pump won't supply sufficient pressure for an LS1 engine. You could put a different pump in the pick-up unit and use it that way, though.
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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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Re: Fuel pump and sending unit Question

The sending unit sure. Would have to work with your fuel gauge. But you will need a stronger fuel pump. I would suggest a phone call to either Holley or Barry Grant.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:56 AM
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Re: Fuel pump and sending unit Question

Alright thanks for the help
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Re: Fuel pump and sending unit Question

is there any type of conversion fuel pump and sending unit that would fit my oem gastank and connect to the fuel lines i have.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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What fuel lines do you have? If LS1, the answer is "no".

They can be adapted to fit the 3rd gen pick-up lines, though.

The Walbro 255 pump is pretty popular among members.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:13 PM
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Re: Fuel pump and sending unit Question

Yeah, I was going to recommend the same thing - just find a "stock replacement" type fuel pump that'll flow 255lph, & you should be good to go. But lately I've been reading that Walbro pumps have been dying much more quickly than they should be...

...which is exactly NOT what I wanted to hear, since that's how I've taken care of fuel delivery with my car...

Can anyone confirm/deny??
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