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AarenNinja · 02-19-2015, 11:04 AM

Alright so I got another question and lol I can't decide which one's got more durability and whether its worth the money or not.
I was thinking about getting ISIS Performance High-Pressure 255 ltr/hr Fuel Pump vs the Walbro High-Pressure 255 ltr/hr Fuel Pump for my S13 which one is totally worth it and will last me in the long run say.... 2 years? OEM one is getting a bit old on my SR.

coupesallday! · 02-19-2015, 11:27 AM

Walbro is better buy mine

http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=592298

*TheRealSy90* · 02-19-2015, 11:35 AM

My car had a Walbro 255 installed already when I purchased it 6 years ago, still works too. Planning on using it as the feeder pump for my bosch 044 surge tank setup.

*brndck* · 02-19-2015, 11:39 AM

the new aem 320lph is damn cheap
http://www.frsport.com/AEM-50-1000-H...p_p_54504.html

STEEZxIT · 02-19-2015, 12:00 PM

i went with aem 320lph. it came out to about the same as the walboro.
http://aemelectronics.com/?q=product...p-offset-inlet
think it was about $100 from frsport.com higher flow rating than walboro for the same price and higher quality.

i've heard unsubstantiated rumors regarding failing walboros.

and isis. why? do you hate freedom? do you hate USA?

AarenNinja · 02-19-2015, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

i went with aem 320lph. it came out to about the same as the walboro.
http://aemelectronics.com/?q=product...p-offset-inlet
think it was about $100 from frsport.com higher flow rating than walboro for the same price and higher quality.

i've heard unsubstantiated rumors regarding failing walboros.

and isis. why? do you hate freedom? do you hate USA?

Lmao omg I love your post and alright bro I'll get the AEM one, and no I love freedom I'm in AF!!! Ahahah, do you know when it should get to my door?

Dboyizmlg · 02-19-2015, 12:54 PM

Walbro has a factory in China, so now you will get lower quality parts in the pump. They no longer make their pumps in the U.S.A

I recommend you buy AEM.

spooled240 · 02-19-2015, 01:11 PM

Another little piece of advice is to make sure the fuel sock is secured to the pump. My first walbro failed when the fuel sock fell off. I currently have like 3 big zipties holding my fuel sock on my walbro and haven't had any issues for 5+ years. Also, I'd use the stock fuel sock as it's longer and will lessen the chance of the pump running dry when your tank is empty. That AEM one looks short as fck lol.

AarenNinja · 02-19-2015, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spooled240

Another little piece of advice is to make sure the fuel sock is secured to the pump. My first walbro failed when the fuel sock fell off. I currently have like 3 big zipties holding my fuel sock on my walbro and haven't had any issues for 5+ years. Also, I'd use the stock fuel sock as it's longer and will lessen the chance of the pump running dry when your tank is empty. That AEM one looks short as fck lol.

Thanks so much bro, bought it and hoping this'll be worth it and last me for 2 years!

STEEZxIT · 02-19-2015, 01:50 PM

i would hope that it lasts longer than the two years you keep mentioning.
considering stock ones are lasting 20 years

The High & Mighty · 02-19-2015, 02:44 PM

I have a high flow walbro fuel pump in my S13. No problems what so ever. its been inside the fuel tank for about six years going on seven. From my experience, i would recomend that fuel pump.

Dboyizmlg · 02-19-2015, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The High & Mighty

I have a high flow walbro fuel pump in my S13. No problems what so ever. its been inside the fuel tank for about six years going on seven. From my experience, i would recomend that fuel pump.

6 years ago Walbro made ALL their pumps in the U.S.A

For the past 3 years or so they now make them in China, which is not the same quality parts.

I'm sure yours (older model) has a PAT number inscribed on it.
As the new versions do not. You can clearly tell the difference in quality when you compare the two side to side.

The High & Mighty · 02-19-2015, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dboyizmlg

6 years ago Walbro made ALL their pumps in the U.S.A

For the past 3 years or so they now make them in China, which is not the same quality parts.

I'm sure yours (older model) has a PAT number inscribed on it.
As the new versions do not. You can clearly tell the difference in quality when you compare the two side to side.

Good to know.

Well old Made in the USA walbro pumps work fine if you can get a hold of one.

spooled240 · 02-19-2015, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AarenNinja

Thanks so much bro, bought it and hoping this'll be worth it and last me for 2 years!

It will last you, just make sure the filter stays on and the pump doesn't run dry.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dboyizmlg

6 years ago Walbro made ALL their pumps in the U.S.A

For the past 3 years or so they now make them in China, which is not the same quality parts.

I'm sure yours (older model) has a PAT number inscribed on it.
As the new versions do not. You can clearly tell the difference in quality when you compare the two side to side.

That would make sense since patents are of absolutely zero concern in china

AarenNinja · 02-20-2015, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STEEZxIT

i would hope that it lasts longer than the two years you keep mentioning.
considering stock ones are lasting 20 years

Lol just putting an estimate of time.

nujabe · 02-20-2015, 09:44 AM

My walbro failed on me at 2am few months ago driving home on 101.. Also my phone was dead... Lol I got lucky some dude stopped and I dident get butt raped.

eastcoaststeeze · 02-20-2015, 10:38 AM

love the walbro 255 in my car

Kingtal0n · 02-24-2015, 11:18 AM

I just replaced a fuel pump with a new authentic walbro. It still says "made in USA" on the pump. They sound different though, the old ones always kinda whined, this one has a low-tone, like a muffled washing machine. Cant hear it with the engine running though (and I have OEM exhaust)

As a side note, you can buy a walbro "look alike" (knock off) for $35~ shipped from ebay. I bought one as a spare in case my in-tank pump dies on the side of the highway one day.
Also curious how they compared, I snapped pictures

Walbro on the left, the most notable difference is the quality of the plastic clip at the top, and the plastic seems more robust, just thicker, around the bottom where the sock goes.

driftslideways · 02-24-2015, 11:23 AM

Use a sprinkler pump

Dboyizmlg · 02-24-2015, 11:44 AM

I have both older version with PAT number, and newer version with no PAT.

They both have inscribed "made in USA", but the newer one is not.

Also notice the top part of the plastic connecter, looks like they Swaped it in a 180 degre (opposite side).

AarenNinja · 02-24-2015, 11:50 AM

Thanks a lot y'all but I already traded my S13 for an FC Vert. I wanted to try something new and I ordered the AEM one and added that with the trade to the guy.

02-19-2015, 11:04 AM	#1
AarenNinja Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jupiter Uranus,South Carolina Age: 26 Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fuel Pump advice. Alright so I got another question and lol I can't decide which one's got more durability and whether its worth the money or not. I was thinking about getting ISIS Performance High-Pressure 255 ltr/hr Fuel Pump vs the Walbro High-Pressure 255 ltr/hr Fuel Pump for my S13 which one is totally worth it and will last me in the long run say.... 2 years? OEM one is getting a bit old on my SR. __________________ Ng'aww~

02-19-2015, 12:00 PM	#5
STEEZxIT Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal, man! Posts: 1,260 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i went with aem 320lph. it came out to about the same as the walboro. http://aemelectronics.com/?q=product...p-offset-inlet think it was about $100 from frsport.com higher flow rating than walboro for the same price and higher quality. i've heard unsubstantiated rumors regarding failing walboros. and isis. why? do you hate freedom? do you hate USA? __________________ @dangerdamian

02-19-2015, 01:50 PM	#10
STEEZxIT Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal, man! Posts: 1,260 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	i would hope that it lasts longer than the two years you keep mentioning. considering stock ones are lasting 20 years __________________ @dangerdamian

02-20-2015, 09:44 AM	#16
nujabe Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: BAY AREA CA Posts: 890 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	My walbro failed on me at 2am few months ago driving home on 101.. Also my phone was dead... Lol I got lucky some dude stopped and I dident get butt raped. __________________ Some black guy who lurks zilvia.

02-24-2015, 11:50 AM	#21
AarenNinja Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jupiter Uranus,South Carolina Age: 26 Posts: 99 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks a lot y'all but I already traded my S13 for an FC Vert. I wanted to try something new and I ordered the AEM one and added that with the trade to the guy. __________________ Ng'aww~

02-19-2015, 12:54 PM	#7
Dboyizmlg Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: SoCal (I.E.), San Berdino, Colton, Redlands Posts: 1,666 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Walbro has a factory in China, so now you will get lower quality parts in the pump. They no longer make their pumps in the U.S.A I recommend you buy AEM.

02-19-2015, 01:11 PM	#8
spooled240 Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,142 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Another little piece of advice is to make sure the fuel sock is secured to the pump. My first walbro failed when the fuel sock fell off. I currently have like 3 big zipties holding my fuel sock on my walbro and haven't had any issues for 5+ years. Also, I'd use the stock fuel sock as it's longer and will lessen the chance of the pump running dry when your tank is empty. That AEM one looks short as fck lol.

02-19-2015, 02:44 PM	#11
The High & Mighty Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2010 Location: California Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (41) Feedback Score: 41 reviews	I have a high flow walbro fuel pump in my S13. No problems what so ever. its been inside the fuel tank for about six years going on seven. From my experience, i would recomend that fuel pump.

02-20-2015, 10:38 AM	#17
eastcoaststeeze Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CT Age: 33 Posts: 192 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	love the walbro 255 in my car

02-24-2015, 11:18 AM	#18
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 38 Posts: 4,649 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I just replaced a fuel pump with a new authentic walbro. It still says "made in USA" on the pump. They sound different though, the old ones always kinda whined, this one has a low-tone, like a muffled washing machine. Cant hear it with the engine running though (and I have OEM exhaust) As a side note, you can buy a walbro "look alike" (knock off) for $35~ shipped from ebay. I bought one as a spare in case my in-tank pump dies on the side of the highway one day. Also curious how they compared, I snapped pictures Walbro on the left, the most notable difference is the quality of the plastic clip at the top, and the plastic seems more robust, just thicker, around the bottom where the sock goes.

02-24-2015, 11:23 AM	#19
driftslideways Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: pensacola florida Posts: 18 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Use a sprinkler pump

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