subject: Walbro Fuel Pump [print this page] Walbro fuel pumps are available for many makes and models of newer vehicles including but not limited to Mitsubishi, Nissan, Buick, Toyota, Dodge, Acura, Ford and GM. There are in tank models available and most all Walbro fuel pumps come with a specific installation kit as well as instructions and all accessories that are required for the easiest of installations. Walbro fuel pumps are high performance aftermarket fuel pumps commonly used to create a richer flow of fuel and higher horsepower.
When buying your Walbro fuel pump, it is not necessary to buy an adjustable fuel pressure regulator, but if you are buying the Walbro fuel pump to get additional performance, you may want one. This is due to the idea that you will probably need more fuel for additional heads or your boost, and the adjustable fuel pressure regulator will help to fine tune for the max performance with your new Walbro fuel pump.
Your Walbro fuel pump will not do damage to your vehicle, as it is made to boost your system. The fuel lines, filter and other accessories will not be damaged, as the only times you ever see more than normal fuel pressure is when the fuel pressure regulator is reared up. The Walbro fuel pump is found to be as quiet as all other fuel pumps, and all professionally sold Walbro fuel pumps are covered by a one year warranty that is effective from the date stamped on the pump. The warranty will cover any failures from manufacturing, but not from fuel contamination or incorrect installation.
Many Walbro fuel pump websites and businesses will offer an application chart, which gives the make and model as well as year of a vehicle, that will also tell you what options of Walbro fuel pump kits will work with your vehicle. There are some businesses that will have someone on hand to answer additional questions, should they arise. There are some car enthusiasts that think they need more than the high pressure 255 pump, and if this is the case, you really have quite a bit of horsepower. There have been cases where 2 Walbro fuel pumps have been placed in the tank, but it may be best to simply find a device that increases the pumps voltage up to 16.
Walbro fuel pumps are made by the same company as Holley in tank pumps, but these are not considered the same type of pump. The only Walbro pumps are those that have the Walbro fuel pump name on them. There are some Walbro fuel pumps that are shown to push 36 gallons per hour at 50 pounds per square inch, at 12VDC. To find out about the flow rate of a certain pump, there are technical sections for every type of Walbro fuel pump on most websites to help you find the information for specific models. This information is also handy for deciding what size fuel pump to use on your vehicle. If your engine pumps 500 horsepower and the fuel pressure is 50 psi, you would not want to use a fuel pump that only pumps 190 an hour.
