fuel pump install and other questions.

[99eclipse420]

So i'm wanting to install a walbro 225 fuel pump in my spyder gs, the fuel pump is shot and I need a new one so I figured I would go performance, instead of oe. Well do I need to do the fuel pump rewire, or drop it straight in, and do i need to get an adjustable fpr, I am not looking to run rich, and waste gas. What psi should i set the fpr at? This is new territory for me so all extra info is more than gladly welcomed.

 

[3kgt2nv]

unless your modding the car why not put a stock unit in? oe is fine if your stock to lightly modded.

 

[MHuddy1213]

with 255 you will need and afpr you set it at 43.5 psi how you do this is install everything start up the car unhook the vacume line and plug the vacume line with your finger then adjust the regulator with the adjustment screw on the top on the regulator

a rewire kit is not required but always recommended it allows for better flowing due to having more voltage at the fuel pump

 

[bradselph]

Are you boosted? if not you DO NOT need a 255 get a evo 9 fuel pump alot cheaper and not as noisy.

 

[99eclipse420]

From the quick look up on line the 255 is cheaper than oe. I plan to turbo the car soon, but I would like everything in check before I do so, new timing and head gasket, checked the bearings and compression. I just need a fuel pump.

 

[MHuddy1213]

im not 100% sure about the fuel psi on a nonturbo car make sure you check that before you set it does anyone know if its the same or different?

 

[bradselph]

A evo 9 fuel pump with a stock 2g fuel pressure regulator is all you need unless you build your engine and slap a big turbo on.

A evo 9 pump can be had for 30-50 bucks.

EDIT:
The stock fuel pressure regulator is most likely the same as i tuned with it on dsmlink and never noticed any difference from switching to the 2g turbo fpr.

 

[bryanwheat]

Just get a walbro 190 or a used evo pump. You will spend 150 on a regulator than an other 50-100 bucks on fittings and lines just to install the regulator. You will gain nothing from the walbro 255 or regulator so it is a waste of time and money to even consider.

 

[99eclipse420]

Any tips on where to find this pump?

 

[MHuddy1213]

well before you can determine if its a waste you need to determine his goal for the car

WALBRO | FUEL PUMPS | INSTALL KITS | 90-99 DSM

 

[99eclipse420]

I don't plan on putting a huge turbo on the car, maybe a 16g pushing 10lbs maybe. I want my spyder to be my dd, I just want it to be a quicker dd.

 

[MHuddy1213]

ya 190 will easily get you there with that and you can keep stock fuel setup and a rewire kit will just help with the flow a bit when the motor needs it but youll be good with the 190

 

[bradselph]

I don't plan on putting a huge turbo on the car, maybe a 16g pushing 10lbs maybe. I want my spyder to be my dd, I just want it to be a quicker dd.

evo 9 pump is all you need.

 

[99eclipse420]

Awesome, so is their anything I should swap out as well?

 

[Josinho313]

Yup, evo 9 fuel pump should be enough or a walbro 190. Unless you want to be smoking evos and sti's a 255 will be a little too much.

 

[boost97gst]

Yup, evo 9 fuel pump should be enough or a walbro 190. Unless you want to be smoking evos and sti's a 255 will be a little too much.

He'd need just weeeeee bit more than a pump

 

[Josinho313]

He'd need just weeeeee bit more than a pump

haha yeah definitely a wee bit more than that