ok i got my walbro punp i the other weekend but have held off form installing it becaue the instructions are too generic. they arent car specific for me. i have nee told that with these pumps that you must run a power wire from the pump to the battery or that you have to replace the fuel pump fuse with a high amp fuse so i am really confused and dotn want to do anything wrong.

from what i can see in my box it looks like that all ihave to really do is splice the plug for the new walbro pump into the civic fuel pump wires and mount accordingly... is there anything i need to know about?

 

Check out http://www.c-speedracing.com under the How to section

 

i already looked at that. its doesnt explain teh wiring though. they make it look liek they are replacing it with another stock one even though they titled it aftermarket fuel pump. unless i am mistaken does the walbro fuel pump replace the stock one exactly? what about the wiring?

 

it replaces the stock one direct

 

Just do a search for fuel pump install. I found one one here in under 5 min that was perfect. You might need to delve into the archives. Install time for the fuel pump is apprx 20 min!

 

It replaces stock fuel pump directly. Orignal wire clip or screw to it. No extra wires to run or anything.

I have heard that sometimes its good to jump up like +5 on the fuel pump fuse as the walbro draws more power and sometimes pops the fuse. (I.E. Orignal may be 15 amp fuse, now use a 20 amp fuse. this is just example)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by mike1114 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It replaces stock fuel pump directly. Orignal wire clip or screw to it. No extra wires to run or anything.

I have heard that sometimes its good to jump up like +5 on the fuel pump fuse as the walbro draws more power and sometimes pops the fuse. (I.E. Orignal may be 15 amp fuse, now use a 20 amp fuse. this is just example)</TD></TR></TABLE> Mine runs fine with everything stock even the fuse. Just take the old one out and put the new one in, the end.

 

Mine too, The wire they suggest to run is a 10gauge power wire to lower the resistance by the actual wire. My 255 works great on the stock wiring, fuse, relays and all. Super easy install! Just make sure your tank is empty, it makes things a lot less messy!

 

is there any specific markings on the fuel pump itself that would indicate that it is indeed a walbro 255? i ordered this thing off ebay from a company called EXTREME_PSI and they shipped it out same day and i only paid 89 bux shipped for it. i was impressed with the fast shipping and it was brand new but no where on it does it say that it is a 255. for al i know imay have gotten a 190 instead. anyone know how to tell?

 

look on the side of the walbro it should state gss341/342 or gss317 or gss316

 

I got mine from the same place. Great customer service and fast shipping. $99 shipped you gotta love that!

 

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so basically as ong as it sayd any of those markings that means it is a 255 pump

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by -TRINiTRON- &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Just make sure your tank is empty, it makes things a lot less messy!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Mine was almost full, not a problem really. The most fuel came from unhooking the lines. Just have an old towel handy, and don't smoke - it drys really quick though.

 

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and don't smoke - it drys really quick though.</TD></TR></TABLE>

LOLL!! Oh yeah and make sure u don;t smoke

 

So how loud is this pump compared to stock pump? With stereo off is it highly audible inside the car?

 

i have heard the holly intake pump and it whines loud, but i have never heard a walbro pump before. anyone knwo if it makes a audible noise?

 

When I had the back seats out it was noticably louder. With a full interior, you can hear a slight difference, barely anything. I didn't replace my fuse and its fine, but I guess its a good idea to do so.

 

You can only really hear it while it primes, the rest of the time it is not noticeable (slightly louder, if your trying to hear it). I won't be replacing my fuse - if the pump needs more power I will give it a second relay, I wouldn't take a chance and have the stock wiring over heat from to much current. But as it is, it seems fine. Maybe, different cars .......... I don't know..............