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Yeah I agree. LHT wouldn't (or shouldn't) be punting the 255 if its actually uncomfortable in operation. They also recommend the FX300 or is it 350 clutch? If it buzzed a hell of a lot they probably would mention that or not offer it.
Maybe @s2000Junky has some input regarding the Walbro 255 being really noisy compared to other higher flow models which are supposedly quieter?
I ran one for a while, it worked fine and didn't really bother me, but the buzzing noise was there, didn't realize how pronounced it actually was until I swapped in a FB340. The AEM 320 also makes no noise and I use one of those today because they can be had for $90. The Walboro 255 was a very common go to pump back in the day when there weren't any real alternatives such as those, as such the market started getting flooded with Chinese knock offs that didn't produce the fuel flow like the real one, so many of us had to deal with that frustration as well. To me, the 255 just doesn't make a lot of sense these days when you have better flowing alternatives that are totally quiet and aren't being knocked off.
Last edited by s2000Junky; 11-08-2018 at 08:20 AM.
I ran one for a while, it worked fine and didn't really bother me, but the buzzing noise was there, didn't realize how pronounced it actually was until I swapped in a FB340. The AEM 320 also makes no noise and I use one of those today because they can be had for $90. The Walboro 255 was a very common go to pump back in the day when there weren't any real alternatives such as those, as such the market started getting flooded with Chinese knock offs that didn't produce the fuel flow like the real one, so many of us had to deal with that frustration as well. To me, the 255 just doesn't make a lot of sense these days when you have better flowing alternatives that are totally quiet and aren't being knocked off.
Sold. I'll get the AEM 320 rather and wiring kit to avoid the possibility of falling victim to a knock off 255. AEM 320 is a drop in, correct? No need for a mounting kit apart from upgraded wiring being recommended?
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You could say the same thing with the TVS 1320 kit coming out.
Yeah, so I don't know about anyone else but i tend to not appreciate being a ginny pig nor an "investor" when i'm assuming the product is sound and reliable and further more... supportable in the future. We already have KW. If its a well designed kit and has gone through proper testing prior to bringing to market, then i'm all for the alternatives.
11-08-2018, 05:19 AM
. If its a well designed kit and has gone through proper testing prior to bringing to market, then i'm all for the alternatives.
