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ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

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Old Dec 2, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

have a little problem figuring out what pump i need for my 3rd gen conversion... have the regulater and the lines got them from hawks... just cant seem to find out what pump i need??? any advice would help...
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Old Dec 3, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

Which tank/sender are you using?
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

the 88 fuel tank and sendin unit....
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

the walbro 255 is a pretty common pump of choice
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 10:51 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

Or you can use the GM Syclone one, parts# 25163473 or the Ac-delco part# ep381, its rated at 50gph at 55psi.
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

thanks ive heard about that walbro 255 .... whats the diffrence between gss340 and gss340m????
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Old Dec 8, 2011 | 11:08 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

ima look in to yhat gm one thanks!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Dec 9, 2011 | 07:16 AM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

There is a group purchase on ls1tech for a Walbro 255 for like 105 shipped I think. Might want to check those out. Probably cheaper than GM stuff.
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Old Dec 10, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

thanks everyone!!!!!! just got my mounts in from hawks.....
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 09:43 AM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

Would the fuel pump that comes with the tpi cars work ??
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 11:11 AM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

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Would the fuel pump that comes with the tpi cars work ??
No.
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 11:26 AM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

Yeah I think it’s good idea to just upgrade especially if it’s an older pump.
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 11:35 AM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

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Yeah I think it’s good idea to just upgrade especially if it’s an older pump.
LS stuff runs at slightly higher pressures. Pumps for basic ls swaps are cheap. Labor will cost you more (either DIY or if you farm it out)
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 12:51 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

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LS stuff runs at slightly higher pressures. Pumps for basic ls swaps are cheap. Labor will cost you more (either DIY or if you farm it out)
Yes thanks but I was replying to the question, I don’t do LS bro that’s all Jon.

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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 01:43 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

Originally Posted by gp90gta
Yes thanks but I was replying to the question, I don’t do LS bro that’s all Jon.
No worries. I actually meant to expand on my initial short answer and quote the other poster.
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 06:58 PM
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Re: ls1 fuelpump third gen conversion????

The fuel pump for the '96-'98 Vortec* pickups is a 4-bar (58 psi) pump.
That's what I'm going to use.

*To me, these will always be the "Vortec" engines; everything else is an LS.
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