Im currently collecting a bunch of components for my d series turbo kit. I will be running about 9lbs with a VAFC and DSM 450's. I am trying to keep it low budget so I wanted to know if I would need a fuel pump or not. I know they are necessary when going the FMU route, but Im not sure with the hack.

 

you'll find many opinions on that one. But with 9PSI of boost, I would. I'm planning on boosting 7psi and I just got my bosch fuel pump.

 

Yeah, thats kinda what I figured. The problem is a good friend of mine is helping me with this project, I trust him, and try to listen to him, but his philosophy is to get away with the least, while I try to do it right the first time.

Any more opinions?

 

Also, out of curiosity, what did you pay for yours? Walboro's on ebay are like 90 bucks...

 

I would most definetly get a pump

 

I don't have one.. still using a NEW stock pump

 

I changed mine out to a Walbro 255. I considered it preventative maintenance. I imagine you will be putting more of a load on it w/ your turbo. The fuel pump let's say costs $100. How much would it cost to fix your motor if the fuel pump failed?