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ShimiBoi · 09-23-2012, 06:14 PM

Hello fellow Zilvians,

I have read the reviews and all the installation guides but I still didnt quite find what I was looking for. Basically I want to know what are the benefits and/or drawbacks of putting a Walbro 255 In Tank Fuel Pump on a NA KA with a basically stock fuel system with stock injectors. I already bought the fp and am wondering if its worth it or not to install it. Thanks in advance guys!

driftminds13 · 09-23-2012, 06:15 PM

i have one in mines just make sure you get it wired correctly and its wayy better then the stock one.

R@ddy · 09-23-2012, 06:20 PM

A stock fuel pump will suffice for NA power on a KA24. Get a walbro if you want to turbocharge in the future.

Color-Hype · 09-24-2012, 12:01 AM

I'm currently running the walbro 255 in my ka24e with plans of going sr20det in the future. The only drawback is having to refill your tank at about half as a precaution to burning out the pump. It uses the gasoline as an insulator and cooling.

ShimiBoi · 09-24-2012, 05:01 AM

Thanks guys. Will the Walbro overpressure the stock fps? Does it make the motor run rich? For those of you with the Walbro on a NA KA, did you notice any difference in performance/fuel economy? Thanks in advance!

thefro526 · 09-24-2012, 05:43 AM

I've run 255's on Stock KA's twice. Both times the original fuel pump went on me and it was just easier to buy a Walbro. Never had any problems with it.

Hardie · 09-24-2012, 07:32 AM

You probably wont find any change with upgrading your fuel pump. But it is better for the life of your engine, less chance of it failing due to fuel starvation and if you do decide to do more performance mods down the track its one less thing you have to worry about.

240SilviaX · 09-25-2012, 01:58 AM

I got a TREperformance 255lph pump in my S13 NA KA and it runs fine, and my buddys S13 coupe w/ SR and runs great. Quieter than a walbro.

eytsics · 09-27-2012, 09:42 PM

I have one in my kade and no problems at all. Fuel consumption is about the same as stock ones.

09-23-2012, 06:14 PM	#1
ShimiBoi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Warlbro 255 on NA KA Hello fellow Zilvians, I have read the reviews and all the installation guides but I still didnt quite find what I was looking for. Basically I want to know what are the benefits and/or drawbacks of putting a Walbro 255 In Tank Fuel Pump on a NA KA with a basically stock fuel system with stock injectors. I already bought the fp and am wondering if its worth it or not to install it. Thanks in advance guys!

09-24-2012, 05:43 AM	#6
thefro526 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,813 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I've run 255's on Stock KA's twice. Both times the original fuel pump went on me and it was just easier to buy a Walbro. Never had any problems with it. __________________ http://thefro526.wordpress.com/ Deto International

09-27-2012, 09:42 PM	#9
eytsics Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: so.cal. Posts: 722 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I have one in my kade and no problems at all. Fuel consumption is about the same as stock ones. __________________

09-23-2012, 06:15 PM	#2
driftminds13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Pompano Beach Fl Age: 35 Posts: 535 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	i have one in mines just make sure you get it wired correctly and its wayy better then the stock one.

09-23-2012, 06:20 PM	#3
R@ddy Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Zacatecas, Mx; Paramount, Ca Age: 34 Posts: 1,628 Trader Rating: (32) Feedback Score: 32 reviews	A stock fuel pump will suffice for NA power on a KA24. Get a walbro if you want to turbocharge in the future.

09-24-2012, 12:01 AM	#4
Color-Hype Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: HNL, HI Posts: 3 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm currently running the walbro 255 in my ka24e with plans of going sr20det in the future. The only drawback is having to refill your tank at about half as a precaution to burning out the pump. It uses the gasoline as an insulator and cooling.

09-24-2012, 05:01 AM	#5
ShimiBoi Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hawthorne Posts: 216 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Thanks guys. Will the Walbro overpressure the stock fps? Does it make the motor run rich? For those of you with the Walbro on a NA KA, did you notice any difference in performance/fuel economy? Thanks in advance!

09-24-2012, 07:32 AM	#7
Hardie Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Perth Australia Age: 34 Posts: 62 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You probably wont find any change with upgrading your fuel pump. But it is better for the life of your engine, less chance of it failing due to fuel starvation and if you do decide to do more performance mods down the track its one less thing you have to worry about.

09-25-2012, 01:58 AM	#8
240SilviaX Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2012 Location: HB / OC, CA Age: 37 Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I got a TREperformance 255lph pump in my S13 NA KA and it runs fine, and my buddys S13 coupe w/ SR and runs great. Quieter than a walbro.