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Hello to all my Boosted S2k brothas.. Just landed myself a killer deal on a VORTECH V3 Si kit (self-lubricating) w/aftercooler, 3.8 ASP pulley, RC 650cc Injectors, Kenne-Bell Boost-a-pump, and an AEM EMS 1052... 
I have everything ready for install minus the fuel pump..
>>What fuel pump do you guys recommend, brand, and where can I buy it?
>>Also my curious question is should I upgrade to a head gasket for lower compression?
Last but not least, what other recommendations other than tuning, you would strongly suggest to make this BOOSTED experience better, reliable, stronger etc....
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Thank you Rommel...
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Most guys use the Walbro 255 pump. That's what I have.
I wouldn't upgrade to a lower compression, because the pulley you have won't make near enough boost to make up for the lost compression of a thicker head gasket. I think that is around a 10 psi pulley, but other SC guys should chime in.
I wouldn't upgrade to a lower compression, because the pulley you have won't make near enough boost to make up for the lost compression of a thicker head gasket. I think that is around a 10 psi pulley, but other SC guys should chime in.
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Walbro 255L/H with a new factory soc, and a set of RC 750 injectors and your set.
The boost-a-pump is not needed.
No, headgasket on your car, just pick up a nice header and Ultimate Racings Air to Air. Then if you want to go a bit bigger port the head and add +1 valves.
Don't forget the Wideband and Boost Guage.
The boost-a-pump is not needed.
No, headgasket on your car, just pick up a nice header and Ultimate Racings Air to Air. Then if you want to go a bit bigger port the head and add +1 valves.
Don't forget the Wideband and Boost Guage.
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Originally Posted by RichV,Apr 8 2009, 05:04 AM
Most guys use the Walbro 255 pump. That's what I have.
I wouldn't upgrade to a lower compression, because the pulley you have won't make near enough boost to make up for the lost compression of a thicker head gasket. I think that is around a 10 psi pulley, but other SC guys should chime in.
I wouldn't upgrade to a lower compression, because the pulley you have won't make near enough boost to make up for the lost compression of a thicker head gasket. I think that is around a 10 psi pulley, but other SC guys should chime in.
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Originally Posted by dsddcd,Apr 8 2009, 05:12 AM
Walbro 255L/H with a new factory soc, and a set of RC 750 injectors and your set.
The boost-a-pump is not needed.
No, headgasket on your car, just pick up a nice header and Ultimate Racings Air to Air. Then if you want to go a bit bigger port the head and add +1 valves.
Don't forget the Wideband and Boost Guage.
The boost-a-pump is not needed.
No, headgasket on your car, just pick up a nice header and Ultimate Racings Air to Air. Then if you want to go a bit bigger port the head and add +1 valves.
Don't forget the Wideband and Boost Guage.
But thank you for the port advice, I was thinking the same thing down the line along with adding the UR Air-2-Air IC...
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Originally Posted by dragtek,Apr 8 2009, 05:33 AM
Just make sure you get yourself a great tuner!! Walbro 255 is the most common pump, and you wont need a headgasket unless you want to up the boost more in the future!!
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Hey Rom, just make sure the Walbro is from a walbro dealer. There's alot of the china made fakes being sold. Especially the one that we use, the Walbro 255lph GSS342.
http://www.fuel-pumps.net/walbro-forgeries.html
is where I bought mine
http://www.fuel-pumps.net/walbro-forgeries.html
is where I bought mine
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Originally Posted by Sarek,Apr 8 2009, 04:30 PM
good stuff
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