Uprated Walbro 255 Fuel Pump

[humanz 3]

Wanted to know if this is a popular modification for track going cars, or if it's totally unnecessary. Also, is it simple enough that I can install it myself? Or should I leave it to someone with more experience and expertise? What problems am I likely to run into?

 

Cheers.

[Garry 1]

I have one, but thats because I run a Swirl pot (to stop fuel surge on track).

I use the in tank pump to feed the swirl pot then the Walbro to pump from the swirl pot to the engine.

 

Where were you thinking of puting one?

 

I don't think there is any need unless you run bigger / extra injectors.

[humanz 3]

Where were you thinking of puting one?

 

Was thinking it would fit in the tank like the original pump. Would like to replace my pump, so thought this might be a good replacement/upgrade. No additional injectors.

[Garry 1]

I am not aware of any need to uprate the fuel pump. I would have thought the easiest thing to do would be just get a new standard one if you think it needs changing.

You may have to modify the casing to fit the walbro one?

[richardjw 1]

Just a quick one,

Where did you get the swirl pot from?

 

I only ask as previously with a std 1.9 engine i experienced fuel surge from the pump, and as i'm now building a 306 gti-6 engine for it I dont want the same, so a swirl pot and extra pump would be a better option...Obviously goint otry a new pump first.

 

Cheers for any advice.