Notices
General Technical
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

fuel pump question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04 June 2014 | 06:10 PM
  #1  
PauGt's Avatar
PauGt
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Barcelona
Default fuel pump question

hi
Recently i install prodrive ecu in my classic, it runs fine, but i'm interested in change fuel pump
The car have 15 years,,,so my question is what's the best fuel pump option with my ecu?
Thanks
Old 04 June 2014 | 06:47 PM
  #2  
stonejedi's Avatar
stonejedi
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (51)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 7,439
Likes: 149
Default

Walbro 255 fuel pump will do you fine.SJ.
Old 04 June 2014 | 09:08 PM
  #3  
PauGt's Avatar
PauGt
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Barcelona
Default

But can run ok having different preassure and l/h?
Thanks a lot
Old 04 June 2014 | 09:15 PM
  #4  
Dutch Scooby lover's Avatar
Dutch Scooby lover
Scooby Regular
Support Scoobynet!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 749
Likes: 0
From: Oss, The Netherlands
Default

Yes.
The fuel pressure is not regulated by the pump, but with a seperate regulator, so fuel pressure will stay the same.
Old 04 June 2014 | 09:30 PM
  #5  
PauGt's Avatar
PauGt
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Barcelona
Default

Ok thanks!
Old 09 October 2014 | 08:26 PM
  #6  
PauGt's Avatar
PauGt
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Barcelona
Default

But can i have problems with over preassure?..
I run with standard ppp ecu
Old 09 October 2014 | 10:51 PM
  #7  
piehole1983's Avatar
piehole1983
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
From: Belfast
Default

No you will not have over pressure problems. The fuel pressure regulator sets the fuel pressure, not the pump. The uprated pump only has the ability to supply a higher volume of fuel, if required.
Old 10 October 2014 | 10:45 AM
  #8  
FMJ's Avatar
FMJ
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 980
Likes: 4
From: Salisbury
Default

But the standard OE FPR is not intelligent. It is set with a specific sized opening which lets through a specific amount of fuel over a specific amount of time. So increase the pressure from the pump the same sized restriction from the FPR will increase the pressure pre FPR becuase it can't bleed away the extra fuel quickly enough.

Yes the FPR is attached to the manifold for vacuum but this just allows more or less pressure pre FPR using vacuum to open the FPR opening. This again is a specific amount based on the stock system and pressure. It is not intelligent.

Later cars I believe vary the amount of fuel the pump puts out but classics pumps are just on or off.

Although the differences with a walbro may not be enough to effect things adversely (I know people run them on stock systems) an adjustable FPR set to the stock pressure would be better surely?

Or am I missing something?

Last edited by FMJ; 10 October 2014 at 10:46 AM.
Old 10 October 2014 | 10:52 AM
  #9  
piehole1983's Avatar
piehole1983
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
From: Belfast
Default

The only reason I can think for having an aftermarket FPR is to squeeze a little more injector capacity of standard injectors or if you're running large injectors that require more fuel than the OE FPR can provide. Certainly on my classic the pump is indeed on or off, no variable speed control or whatever. That's why there's a fuel return line.
Old 10 October 2014 | 11:55 AM
  #10  
PauGt's Avatar
PauGt
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 108
Likes: 0
From: Barcelona
Default

All this things are my doubts,,and i don't like to have problems
Regards
Old 10 October 2014 | 06:18 PM
  #11  
piehole1983's Avatar
piehole1983
Scooby Regular
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 2,999
Likes: 0
From: Belfast
Default

I think this has thread got a little out of control. To the OP, get the pump and fit it. You'll be fine. Many many people have done so before you without any issues.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Darrell@Scoobyworx
Trader Announcements
26
30 January 2024 01:27 PM
SilverM3
ScoobyNet General
8
24 February 2021 01:03 PM
Mattybr5@MB Developments
Full Cars Breaking For Spares
38
17 July 2016 10:43 PM
alcazar
Non Scooby Related
37
27 September 2015 10:35 PM
hedgecutter
General Technical
3
25 September 2015 02:35 PM



Quick Reply: fuel pump question



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 06:22 PM.