255 fuel pump or 190

[Talonman86096]

I am basically just looking for some input as to what some of you would do in this situation. I have a 255 Walbro fuel pump that I got when I bought my car, and I know before I install it that I need to get an AFPR. Well I've been thinking about it and I'm seriously thinking about trying to trade it or sell it and just buy a 190 because I don't "necessarily" need an AFPR although i know I could benefit from it anyway. I would rather save the money now and with that money buy a Wideband which I believe would be better to have at this point then the bigger fuel pump. I don't really see me trying to get the absolute max out of my setup so I'm just curious if this sounds like a good route to go? I think a Wally 190 can suffice for my setup but just thought I would see what some of you thought. Thanks

 

[1995silvergst]

This would depend on what your goal for the car is? Hp level? What use is primarily?

 

[Talonman86096]

I would be happy if I got up close to the 300hp mark. I basically use it as a dd at this point and its going to be that way for the next few years.

 

[1995silvergst]

Then I would agree with your 190 plan and a re-wire kit, this would be ample fuel for your goal. Keep in mind e85 changes things a little tho.

 

[99ECLIPSEGSXDSM]

If you want 300 and you know you don't want more then get the 190 and rewire it

 

[Talonman86096]

Yea I understand that I still am just running 93 octane and plan on continuing that. I figured it makes sense for my goals to just try to pick up a 190 and save the money on an AFPR and put that towards a Wideband which I am going to be buying off a friend of mine along with a FMIC. I am just always paranoid with running lean haha so I really want to get things straight, but also make some power.

 

[clipto]

Just toss in the walbro 255 you will be fine. Every dsm i had run stock fpr with a 255 i would let you come drive my car if your not so far away. Its not a big deal as may seem.

 

[1995silvergst]

Air fuel, water temp, boost.... Three of the most important gauges, if you can spring for the dsm link system I would. Until the you can look into the apps available like dash command for apple or torque for droid and apple. These will let you monitor some of your systems till link is a possibility FYI.

 

[1995silvergst]

Just toss in the walbro 255 you will be fine. Every dsm i had run stock fpr with a 255 i would let you come drive my car if your not so far away. Its not a big deal as may seem.

Not sure about this.... Many post say not without an fpr, I wouldn't up my fuel volume that much and not change the regulator or tune in some way.... Just a thought.

 

[Talonman86096]

I've seen you saying this before in a lot of threads haha, ive researched the topic A LOT in the last few weeks and I know for some people the run it with the stock fpr but I also know that it has to be overrunning it and I dont know if I want to risk it, just me personally. I'm not trying to bash you or anything if it works for you then awesome. But I dont have a ton of funds if something goes wrong and I just dont want to risk it.

1995silvergst : I do have link just V2 with V3 software. I also have an EGT gauge with the probe already installed just need to hook the gauge up. I have a boost gauge and figured if I added a Wideband it would be a pretty good setup as far as gauges. But ill look into water temp also

 

[clipto]

Then try this go put the walbro 255 in your car drive for a week then tell me if you really notice anything. I doubt you will minus the whine it makes witch is nice sometimes so you know your fuel pump is working. If you don't like it for some reason switch it out. so you got link so tune it up a little and be just fine. But i am not just saying me all my friends run 255 with out afpr it barley over runs and if it does its only at idle so small you will never know i didnt, and i bet you will be just fine. More fuel the better.

 

[Talonman86096]

Just because you don't notice something doesn't mean it isn't there ha. Not trying to make enemies here we all have our beliefs and such....just saying

 

[clipto]

Then I guess you answered your own question go with the 190 if you think it's not safe to run the 255. You asked if you wanted to run a 255 or 190 I said 255 but you said it's not good so go with the 190 then. I am only here to help you figure out what you wanna do.

 

[1995silvergst]

I would trust link and it logging more than it not "feeling" different IMHO. 190 and re-wire you will be fine, 93 always if you can and 110 once in a while is nice too . Have a good night.

 

[Talonman86096]

yea I can believe 110 is nice every once and while. Thanks for the input I appreciate it from all of you.