Im sourcing the parts for my st170 na build, I have sourced a lift pump and swirl pot so just need the main fuel pump now. Been loking at Bosch 044 pumps but noticed this one at a very reaonable price.
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/Produ...gn=APS%20Range

Can anyone shed any light on their experiences with it or does anyone have any advice/comments.

Cheers

 

no experience with that pump, but if it only works half as well as an 044 you'll be alright.

 

definitely a good price

 

Good find, keep us posted on this

 

Interesting have to let us know what its like if you get one

I was looking at getting a 044 but look at this pump instead


Brian

 

buy a real one and buy it once you minge bag

 

Sod of cage, we are not all loaded like you so have to try and find the bargains!!!

I think it will be worth a punt though, will have a think

 

Seen that myself. Given no other pump exists that can match an 044 out of the dozens of pumps that are available these days....it's really hard to imagine how they can do it with a £40 pump.

the 044 really is an outstanding pump...more so considering it hasnt really changed for 20 odd years or more ! IMO, nothing matches it.

Of course the next question is...how much fuel flow/pressure do you actually need ?

 

the ultimate 044 type pump is the 413, but that is overkill for most applications (plus damn hard to get hold of unless you've got contacts in a motorsport team).
the 044 replica will as i said earlier, be more than you need for an st170 engine with mods.
even a 2wd cosworth fuel pump would be enough for your needs.

 

Is this for your throttle bodied engine Raj?

If so, an 044 is way more than you need for that sort of application in my opinion.

 

Get yourself a Walbro GSS342
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WALBRO-255...item255f6a10b5

rated at 500 - 600bhp
255LPH

 

If it's a specific in-tank pump he needs, they are great little pumps. They'll never do a genuine 600hp though. 500hp is them flat out.

 

So happy you said that and never replied telling me it's turd, i've got one going into my focus lol

 

by a bosch 044 not copys i tried to cut corners and regret it now one started to leak and the other just keeps stopping now bought 2 bosch 044's , teach me a lesson for being a tight arse!! lol

 

The Walbros are pretty much the standard upgrade for all things Jap, but they make fitting kits for most cars. They are great little pumps, very cheap too.

 

No sense buying an 044 if it's double what you need. But are you saying you bought the APS copy, and it had problems ?

Nobody has made a pump to equal the 044 yet....so I cant imagine a £40 copy doing it. But it may still be usable for some builds if it is of half decent quality.

 

Hahaa!!!

 

Raj 044 just stick your prices up to Gus to cover it.

 

oi hang on

 

Bloody hell lads, didnt expect all these replies, just got back from work hence not replying, tight here goes,

Hi Wishy, thee 044 was the first obvious choice but the whole build is about trying to save money hence trying to search for be cheapest option but at the same time being an improvement (will text you in a bit)

Hi will, what you doing not working!!! lol I know it is overkill but if im honest, if the car appears to be a bit of a slouch in the later gears at the pod its having a zetec turbo lump fitted, so I thought as im doing the whole fuel system I may as well make it up to the job if I ever uprate the engine etc

Hi Higgsy, could do with some more feedback on that really, have you had an experience with this pump?

The pump will be mounted in the spare wheel well with the swirl pot and lift pump if thats relevent

Hi Cozy, not trying to cut corner just trying to save a few pennies but if its at a risk of sacrificing reliablility then its a no go hence putting this thread up to see if anyone else has used this pump

Thats good to know Stevie

I think the big fella is all ready hard up, he has put a little weight on of late, couple that with more younger man whores on his patch business isnt what it used to be so I have to look after old slut
Maybe you could give him some wardrobe tips to help give him a makeover?

Im packing my suitcase as we speak and will be out the country in about,,,,,,,,3days.

(god im on form tonight)

 

So back to the questions that actually matter.

How much fuel flow do you need ? And it's an external pump you want ?

If it's sub 500hp, even a Walbro GSL392 would do. It's the external version of the in-tank pump.

If it's sub 400hp there will be are a few Bosch pumps that would do that are much cheaper than an 044, or the above Walbro.

 

Well its a NA st170 engine on throttle bodies, but there may be scope in the future for a turbo hence trying to uprate it a bit, walbro one is pretty affordable though I think

 

Haven't fitted mine yet unfortunately but i've always heard good feedback from them which is why i bought it, and you really cannot grumble at the cost. I think anything under £100 is a good deal!

 

What was the outcome on the pump did you try the cheaper on mate ??