In-tank fuel pump upgrades?
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Does anyone know of any in-tank fuel pump upgrades for the RX8? I'd rather not use an external pump if I don't have to!
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Originally Posted by demon
Does anyone know of any in-tank fuel pump upgrades for the RX8? I'd rather not use an external pump if I don't have to!
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Originally Posted by SpyderX,Inc.
hey dude, i replaced my stock pump with a walbro. it will fit just fine, well maybe once u put the rubber gasket circle thing back on, then it be kinda tight. but thats ok cuz extra seal is better. just open the pump casing and everythin should be simple. also u have to splice wires and make sure u use heat shrinkin tube to cover it all up. anything else just ask me. bye for now
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Maybe stick it under the DIY Section
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Originally Posted by SpyderX,Inc.
hey dude, i replaced my stock pump with a walbro. it will fit just fine, well maybe once u put the rubber gasket circle thing back on, then it be kinda tight. but thats ok cuz extra seal is better. just open the pump casing and everythin should be simple. also u have to splice wires and make sure u use heat shrinkin tube to cover it all up. anything else just ask me. bye for now
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Originally Posted by demon
Does anyone know of any in-tank fuel pump upgrades for the RX8? I'd rather not use an external pump if I don't have to!
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Originally Posted by demon
Thanks Scott, but I actually need a pump with no regulator built in; sounds like a great kit though.
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Originally Posted by MazsportScott
That could be arranged as well! If I can help call me at 1-800-538-9989,Scott
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Originally Posted by MazsportScott
The pump is a proven reliable unit and will support more than 400rwhp in rotary applications.
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Originally Posted by demon
By the way, is the only way to get to the pump using the mazda tool to remove the big plastic circular casing from the tank?
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Originally Posted by Ciao
Part numbers and Pix please
I think a few people would love to know
Maybe stick it under the DIY Section
Is it an afternoon job?Or a whole day-er
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Originally Posted by demon
Would definitely like to know which pump you ended up using; I've converted my system to return-based with external FPR so need to get rid of the stock pump asap! Did you use the FD walbro drop-in?
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Originally Posted by Ciao
Which Walbro unit was it ?
And are you getting much more fuel pressure/Supply ?
And are you getting much more fuel pressure/Supply ?
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Originally Posted by Ciao
Is it the Walbro GSS-342 Pump ? or the GSS 341 ?.Or something else?
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