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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 06:16 AM
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fuel pump

i was wondering if my stock fuel pump can hold if i want to put an exhaust, filter and tune it at 20-21psi?
do i need to change it to walbro255?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:11 AM
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put one in, it's only what....$100.00 I think.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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They cost as low as 80 bucks.

Risk blowing your engine for running lean to save 2 tanks of gas? I think the answer is quite simple.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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Walbro for an VIII for sure.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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I do agree with putting a Walbro on, but it is not a necessity if all your doing is exhaust, filter, and tune for 21 psi which by the way is stock anyway. It gives that peace of mind. I have the BR Stage I on and I don't have the Walbro installed, but I think Santa is bringing me one for Christmas though.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 09:13 AM
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and u'll love the sexy whine!
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:52 PM
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I never hear a wine.

I got my walbro from a vendor on here for $72 shipped.
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Deff put a Walbro in there. Play it safe
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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for sure its better to put one but is it sufficient bec i see some upgrade packages from different vendors dont put fuel pump at early stages!
if i tune my car b4 installing the fuel pump and then i put a new one do i need to do anything with the tune?
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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Evo 8... yes... definitely
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Old Nov 3, 2007 | 05:22 AM
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Issues with the stock pump will be seen with 20psi in the higher rpm this is easily seen with a wideband especially on the VIII. Its cheap insurance
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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then fp here i come lol!
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