07-27-2009, 05:05 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC under re-construction, GenIV with tremec 600, Jag 3.31 L/S diff
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Slowy, I certainly agree the Walbro pump is a huge upgrade in either Ford or Holden in tank modules.
However, prior to these "improved" pumps as I posted then that was the only option. That was to find a second hand (or buy a new one) and fit the Walbro. I know of some owners who have bought NEW in-tank modules and then ripped out the standard pump to install the Walbro. How much does that cost in the end?.
Having said that, I am only advising of a newly available higher capacity pump that folks can buy off the shelf without all that messing about. In the end who gives a $hit if the dealer is offering new buckets with a better pump fitted. It just saves some-one the trouble of sourcing the bits and putting it all together.
There is one smaller issue I was drawn to. That was the fact that this "improved" unit is rated at 200Lph at 60lbs pressure. The Walbro is often referred to as a 255Ltr but at what pressure. I have been advised that to be only 43psi and this seems to be confirmed on the Walbro site:
http://69.16.165.8/category.aspx?id=147
This new pump also just makes it into the BA tank cutout whereas the standard pump modules literally falls in with clearance so the pot is slightly larger.
It makes little difference to me as I have a Carter feeding a swirl tank so my needs are met, but newer builders may find knowledge of this new pump to be of interest.
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