Stock or Performance??? - FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com Message Board

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Stock or Performance???

Collapse
X
 
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts

  • #16
    Re: Stock or Performance???

    so Turbohead, did you get the GSS340 fuel pump from APE? Can you show me the one I need from there??? You bought the wiring and stuff seperately from there?

    Comment


    • #17
      Re: Stock or Performance???

      Also, what is the difference then between a Ls1 kit fuel pump and an Lt1 if they can be used for the same car?

      Comment


      • #18
        Re: Stock or Performance???

        Go to http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com and click on "Applications". Scroll down and find where it says "LT1 owners, Read This". Click where it says "Read This" then scroll down the next page. Click "Buy LT1 Kit." It includes the pump, wiring harness, tubing, foam sleeve, etc. I think it was like 118 bucks and some change. That's all you need.
        Originally posted by LETZRIDE
        I've never touched a rear end before

        Comment


        • #19
          Re: Stock or Performance???

          Also be sure to buy some sort of glue for when you take the fuel bucket apart. We didn't use glue, though. We used zip ties. :D This is the site I used for reference when it comes to installing the pump.
          Originally posted by LETZRIDE
          I've never touched a rear end before

          Comment


          • #20
            Re: Stock or Performance???

            Oh, cool, so all I need to do is just change the pump and not the whole assembly right? And by the way, thanks Turbohead, you're helpin me out alot.

            Comment


            • #21
              Re: Stock or Performance???

              Since you've got the time to do it right, I would get a better-than-stock pump. When mine went out, I would have, except I was stranded far from home. My stocker just died w/o warning.
              2002 Silver Firebird A4<br />T-Tops, Leather, Y87, W68, Chrome Wheels<br />Bone Stock

              Comment


              • #22
                Re: Stock or Performance???

                Yea, I think I'm going to go ahead and go with a performance Walbro pump from APE. It seems like it might last longer and is a better value, than a stock pump.

                Comment


                • #23
                  Re: Stock or Performance???

                  Did anybody else have other opinions?

                  Comment


                  • #24
                    Re: Stock or Performance???

                    Walbro - cheaper and better. Shouldn't have to pay attention to that part of the fuel system ever again (until you start pushin some high numbers)

                    Comment


                    • #25
                      Re: Stock or Performance???

                      I got my walbro 255's off of ebay for like $110 shipped. So far it's been through running 10 psi with a powerdyne supercharger for about 3 years. Now been running a nitrous wet shot for almost 2 years and the walbro still working like a champ. So thats about 5-6 years now and no problems. Also for mine it was just plug and play for the wiring. I ditched the bucket and used hose clamps to attach it on. I highly suggest doing the cutting for the hatch for the trap door method. Best way to do it. I know I had the hose come off after I put mine in and it took maybe 15 mins to pull it back out and reconnect the hose. Now I just have a cover made of deadmat and it is just taped over where I cut so if I have to get back in there I just move the tape and cover.
                      08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                      96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

                      Comment


                      • #26
                        Re: Stock or Performance???

                        Originally posted by KingJames
                        Oh, cool, so all I need to do is just change the pump and not the whole assembly right? And by the way, thanks Turbohead, you're helpin me out alot.

                        Exactly. As said, wiring is plug and play. That LT1 kit comes with tubing and wiring as well. For 118 bucks, I don't think that can really be beat. That's the best deal I found. It's a high pressure, 255lph pump. If that's the route you go, be sure to use the plastic flex tube for the fuel line. The rubber hose crimps up.
                        Originally posted by LETZRIDE
                        I've never touched a rear end before

                        Comment


                        • #27
                          Re: Stock or Performance???

                          Does the plastic flex tube come with the kit? Also all I would need is the kit for it to simply plug and play correct?

                          Comment


                          • #28
                            Re: Stock or Performance???

                            Originally posted by KingJames
                            Does the plastic flex tube come with the kit? Also all I would need is the kit for it to simply plug and play correct?
                            Yes. Everything needed except for some sort of glue to reassemble the bucket is there in that kit, though we used zip ties. :D The only thing we had to worry about was making sure they didn't get in the way of the float for the fuel level sender. Yes. It is plug and play. I'd recommend doing the access panel method to get to the pump.
                            Originally posted by LETZRIDE
                            I've never touched a rear end before

                            Comment


                            • #29
                              Re: Stock or Performance???

                              Yea, I know the trap door is the easiest, but I just can't bring myself to tearing up my car.lol.

                              Comment


                              • #30
                                Re: Stock or Performance???

                                Originally posted by KingJames
                                Yea, I know the trap door is the easiest, but I just can't bring myself to tearing up my car.lol.
                                It's covered my insulation and carpet anyways. Besides, it will save you 5h!t tons of trouble and time. Remember that one important rule of auto mechanics: No matter how prepared you are for anything, something is going to happen that you weren't expecting and aren't prepared for.

                                If you don't like the idea of using a dremel, get yourself a pair of those sheet metal scissors. The name escapes me, atm. That's what we used.
                                Originally posted by LETZRIDE
                                I've never touched a rear end before

                                Comment

                                Latest Topics

                                Collapse

                                • Andy H
                                  Transmission removal help!!
                                  by Andy H
                                  Hey everyone! I've been trying to remove my transmission for two days now! I need to replace the clutch. Only thing I've got left holding the transmission...
                                  2 weeks ago
                                • 2.8 Bird
                                  Abs inop
                                  by 2.8 Bird
                                  Hello, so I changed the front bearings on the bird and the ABS inoperative light came on. I made a mistake of not removing negative battery cable. Now...
                                  3 weeks ago
                                • fishin
                                  Intermittent Headlight Function 97 Firebird
                                  by fishin
                                  I usually have to double, triple my headlight switch for them to come up on my 97 Firebird. I cleaned all connections. Could it be the headlight switch...
                                  3 weeks ago

                                FORUM SPONSORS

                                Collapse
                                Working...
                                X