Fuel Pump Upgrade for R32

[adam 32]

im looking for a fuel pump upgrade which will fit into the existing bracket without too much messing around. im after one rated to around the 4-500hp mark (nothing too big!)

so far ive been recommended the bosch motorsport 390 pump

does anyone else have any ideas

[INeedNos]

how much were you quoted for the bosch pump?

[002 NVS]

As far as i know those pumps should go for around $250...

I'm also interested to know if these pumps will fit..

[IMACUL8]

They will not fit into the existing bracket... I know because I fitted one in my car last thursaday...

They are about twice the size of the stock pump, so you will need to alter the bracket...

also the top nut fitting is a different size...

AWESOME PUMP THOUGH....sounds sweet and works a treat.

Dan

[INeedNos]

Dan,

where did you purchase your pump (Bosch 390?) from & how much was it???

Did you fit the pump yourself???

[IMACUL8]

I paid $215 dollars for my pump (part no 0 580254910-390)

You also need new fuel filter (for warranty reasons)....

I bought it online from www.onautos.com.au

The guys name is Trevor.... delivered to my door in 4 days.

My machanic fitted it and I helped...

Dan

[INeedNos]

would you reccomend fitting it yourself or was it a fairly difficult job?

[IMACUL8]

if you are a hack machanic I dont recommend it..

If you get it wrong.. bye,bye motor....

Dont risk it... my machanic put it in for me for $60.... and that also included change oil,plugs, filters...... BARGIN, he looks after me....

Dan

[adam 32]

bosch 390 can fit into the std bracket it you modify it though. i know some pumps are WAY too big and need a completely new bracket to fit...

is the 390 overkill?? im only after a 400hp pump... and with replacing the ful filter i just did that on my last service... do you need to replce it again or do they just say have anew filter present cos mines less than a week old!

[Birty]

How about the VL or even a GTR pump ? Don't know how they'd go, but have you looked at them ?

[adam 32]

ok i rang a performance tuner here in perth, they reckon no bosch pumps will fit the std bracket and to fit a 390 you would have to go for a surge tank setup....

i might investigate the possibility of using a GTR or VL pump, does anyone know of anyone whos used these?

[Clint32]

I made a 044 pump fit in the stock bracket and it is the biggest pump they make. You have to moddify the bracket a bit and it only justs fits. Have a look at the 040 i think it is, it is a little smaller and is designed to be mounted in tank as it has the filter in the bottom of the pump, good for 400hp easy. The 044 requires the sock filter off the stock pump to be fitted to it. Get the biggest one you can afford to fit as you will be sure it will do the job, only paid $400 for the 044 so shop around to find a good deal.

[adam 32]

do you know if bosch have a website/catalogue with all these pumps listed?

or is there any order ie hp rating and price...?

[adam 32]

also do all these bigger fuel pumps need some sort of aftermarket management system to prevent from running too rich??

[Evan]

Fuel pumps dont have a HP rateing !

They have a L/hr at x presure graph.

Bosch 040 Been useing a lot of these

Bosch 044 and these.

Bosch 975

975 is same as 044 but hand made and assembled and has threaded fittings, and is expensive !

The 040 and 044 can be made to fit in a standard GTR pickup situation, GTS-t same ??? i think so.

E

[meggala]

I am using an 070 but for you adam with your t04 would go for any of the ones Evan mentioned.

meggala

[IMACUL8]

Adam you dont need a surge tank with the 390... all you do is buy some bigger fuel risistant tubing and by-pass the standard "small" fuel hoses in the tank.....

You will also need to put in NEW fuel filter with pump to keep warranty.....

Dan

[adam 32]

ok so its either the 040 or the 390....

which one is better??

[IMACUL8]

If you get the 390 I can help you out...

I have a template made up of the new pump holder you will need... also you will need to get a new filter sock to put on the end of the pump ......

Dan

[adam 32]

do you modify the existing bracket to fabricate this new bracket? also the R32 one will be different-ish.... how hard was it to fit the new pump

rating out of 10....

1 being dead easy

10 being near to impossible:D