Author Topic: Fuel Pumps - Need Some Info (Read 6047 times)

bmwman91 · « **on:** April 12, 2010, 02:58:06 PM »

Does anyone know what flow rate the stock pump is rated at?

Also, can anyone recommend some higher rate pumps that fit our cars? I am having a hell of a time finding information. Are there any standards for fuel pump sizes like there are with injectors & other common car parts? Thanks!

ghoulama · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2010, 06:04:12 PM »

flow rate is .875 liter for 30 sec at 12v

dwtaylorpdx · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2010, 10:46:20 PM »

Best hot combination I've used is a Peterson Electric, with return regulator. The regulator keeps the pressure under control and the pump can push more fuel than any 1.8 can burn....

Dave

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2010, 09:28:34 AM »

I used a walbro 255 in-tank kit made for a honda, but there are e30 kits out there but they are about $30 more for a different screen

Warsteiner · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2010, 10:21:37 AM »

BMW 255 LPH Fuel Pump Many Years and Models (TRE-340)
Unit Price: $69.99
shipping: $9.99
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total: $79.98

This is where I got mine from and it is working great. NO affiliation.
TREperformance Inc.
Sales@TREperformance.com
760-586-5617

dude8383 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2010, 11:05:32 PM »

Quote from: Warsteiner;90806

BMW 255 LPH Fuel Pump Many Years and Models (TRE-340)
Unit Price: $69.99
shipping: $9.99
------------------------------------------------------------------------
total: $79.98

This is where I got mine from and it is working great. NO affiliation.
TREperformance Inc.
Sales@TREperformance.com
760-586-5617

How long have you had it? I was just looking to get a new fuel pump and this is MUCH more affordable than OEM.

Warsteiner · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2010, 11:54:25 PM »

November '09 and works great!:-)

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 16, 2010, 06:59:41 AM »

bmw kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WALBRO-255-LPH-FUEL-PUMP-BMW-M3-Z3-E30-E36-E46-325i-NEW_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem4aa060cdf8QQitemZ320518278648QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

honda kit http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WALBRO-255-LPH-FUEL-PUMP-HONDA-CIVIC-92-93-94-95-07-ALL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem3efe2ee16eQQitemZ270552457582QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

Matt-B · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2010, 12:53:29 PM »

is the 2nd pump available new? the 2 wire pump outside tank near filter?

i think 1 of mine took a shit

bmwman91 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 18, 2010, 02:09:29 AM »

I have been doing some reading, and I am a little weary of eBay "Walbro" pumps & the TRE ones. The one I like most is the Bosch 0 580 254 040 unit, but someone on r3vlimited sait it wouldn't fit in. I know that people have to modify the bracket to get the Walbro 255LPH one to fit, so I was wondering if the Bosch one was the same.

I have also seen people add fuel surge tanks to help reduce the transient pressure drop when you snap the throttle open. Anyone added that?

Blip Bavarian · « **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2010, 10:17:35 AM »

Quote from: bmwman91;91032

I have been doing some reading, I know that people have to modify the bracket to get the Walbro 255LPH one to fit

heres a link to the mod:
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?p=1968663#post1968663

1991 E30 M42 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2010, 11:38:42 AM »

I didn't have to modify my bracket but I did secure the pump to the bracket with some safety wire

Wizard · « **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2010, 07:28:44 PM »

I installed the TRE pump sometime last year...Works like a champ..

Voluted · « **Reply #13 on:** April 21, 2010, 02:29:35 PM »

Ive had a generic ebay pump in my car that was listed to work on e30s for 3 years now (60k km) with no problems. I took the old pump off and replaced the valve/connector with fuel line and used SS clamps to tie it down. It nearly touches the bottom of the tank and it seems to work great.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 21, 2010, 02:50:07 PM »

Well, thanks for all the help & suggestions guys. I am going with a TRE Performance 255LPH in-tank pump kit. A lot of people have reported that the Walbro one is sort of loud, & I really don't need that nonsense.

When I install it I will try to snap some shots.