fuel pump choice...fuel economy???

fongo · 09-27-2002, 09:46 PM

Hi everyone! Well, the inevitable just happened! My stock fuel pump went on me today. I know I have choices to replace it, but that depends on the fuel economy. With my 88 LHP stock pump, I was getting about 15-16 mpg on the road.
Based on all of your experience, what would be the impact on fuel economy given what I have on the car (see my signature) if I have get any of the following as replacements?
1. 110 LHP
2. 155 LHP
3. 200 LHP
Is it worth it, or should I stay with the stock 88 LHP replacement. I do regular driving and and ocassional tire spinning down the blvd. here and then.
Thanks!
fongo

lx mike · 09-28-2002, 05:44 AM

Changing to a higher rated fuel pump will not make a difference in your gas mileage at all.

plemty of people are running around 155-190 lph and even 255 lph fuel pumps.

Stang Runner · 09-28-2002, 06:36 AM

I would get like a 190 less you plan to go for more than like 400 HP no real need to get a 255 it will just be a wast of a pump hehe and it will heat up the fuel more as well.

fongo · 09-28-2002, 10:03 AM

Thanks everyone. Actually, if I get a 155 LHP pump I can save up to $100 compared to stock (apprx. 155 LHP=$80 vs stock 88 LHP kit=$180). I think I'll do that!
Chao!
fongo

09-27-2002, 09:46 PM	#1
fongo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 139	fuel pump choice...fuel economy??? Hi everyone! Well, the inevitable just happened! My stock fuel pump went on me today. I know I have choices to replace it, but that depends on the fuel economy. With my 88 LHP stock pump, I was getting about 15-16 mpg on the road. Based on all of your experience, what would be the impact on fuel economy given what I have on the car (see my signature) if I have get any of the following as replacements? 1. 110 LHP 2. 155 LHP 3. 200 LHP Is it worth it, or should I stay with the stock 88 LHP replacement. I do regular driving and and ocassional tire spinning down the blvd. here and then. Thanks! fongo __________________ 1993 GT, MAC Fenderwell Cold Air Induction; Accel dist.,Splitfire plugs, BBK: 1 5/8 unequal length shorties, hi flow H-pipe w/ cats; Flowmasters 2 chamber American Thunder catback system, Motorsports 3-core radiator, 180º thermostat, BBK adj. clutch quad...the rest is bone stock!..but more mods to come!!

09-28-2002, 05:44 AM	#2
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	Changing to a higher rated fuel pump will not make a difference in your gas mileage at all. plemty of people are running around 155-190 lph and even 255 lph fuel pumps. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

09-28-2002, 06:36 AM	#3
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	I would get like a 190 less you plan to go for more than like 400 HP no real need to get a 255 it will just be a wast of a pump hehe and it will heat up the fuel more as well. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

09-28-2002, 10:03 AM	#4
fongo Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Farmingdale, NY Posts: 139	Thanks everyone. Actually, if I get a 155 LHP pump I can save up to $100 compared to stock (apprx. 155 LHP=$80 vs stock 88 LHP kit=$180). I think I'll do that! Chao! fongo __________________ 1993 GT, MAC Fenderwell Cold Air Induction; Accel dist.,Splitfire plugs, BBK: 1 5/8 unequal length shorties, hi flow H-pipe w/ cats; Flowmasters 2 chamber American Thunder catback system, Motorsports 3-core radiator, 180º thermostat, BBK adj. clutch quad...the rest is bone stock!..but more mods to come!!

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