|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 34
New CEG\'er
|
OP
New CEG\'er
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 34 |
Like many others, my tour is surging and bucking intermittently. I'm replacing the fuel pump (I've exhausted many other potential fixes) as I have come to the conclusion that this must be the problem. I have an in line pump (vortech) and need a replacement that will flow upwards of 70psi at WOT... Any suggestions on brand? Any other Vortech owners replaced their pumps yet? I contacted vortech and they agreed with the diagnosis but they no longer carry the pump.
white svt/ 2 tone leath, eibach, scroth, lunar,
vortech can suck my spline driven shaft
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2
Newbie
|
|
Newbie
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2 |
Please let me know what brand of pump that you choose.
Also, can you let me know if by replacing the pump your bucking problem was fixed.
I will be replacing my pump soon because of the same problem and want to be certain before I do it.
Right now it looks like I will be using a Ford pump from the dealer, but I would rather go with something better.
Last edited by jerry3525; 08/30/06 05:53 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 67
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 67 |
Just use the SVT Focus pump. Easy swap and costs far less than a new Contour pump.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,456
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 1,456 |
Are those Focus pumps noisier than the SVT pump?
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,899
Hard-core CEG\'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG\'er
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,899 |
Originally posted by mcgarvey:
Just use the SVT Focus pump. Easy swap and costs far less than a new Contour pump.
IIRC they wont work with a return style fuel system
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 67
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 67 |
Correct. I forgot to mention that.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 158
CEG\'er
|
|
CEG\'er
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 158 |
They are not any louder than the contour pump...at least mine is not.
-Adam-
2k Silver Frost #939 - 36K Miles
H&R + Koni + Mirko + Elky Mesh + Hella Optilux + K&N + LoTek + Mille Miglia EVO 17" + ADC T-28 Turbo + Magnaflow 3" S.S. + exhaust leaks + CEL light + more to come...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,810
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,810 |
Originally posted by whitesvt:
Like many others, my tour is surging and bucking intermittently. I'm replacing the fuel pump (I've exhausted many other potential fixes) as I have come to the conclusion that this must be the problem. I have an in line pump (vortech) and need a replacement that will flow upwards of 70psi at WOT... Any suggestions on brand? Any other Vortech owners replaced their pumps yet? I contacted vortech and they agreed with the diagnosis but they no longer carry the pump.
I just happen to have a brand new Vortech pump sitting in my toolbox.
What would you like to pay for it? You can PM me, but I can send it out today if you like.
Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760
356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas!
See My Mods
'05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red
'06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,810
Hard-core CEG'er
|
|
Hard-core CEG'er
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,810 |
Originally posted by mcgarvey:
Just use the SVT Focus pump. Easy swap and costs far less than a new Contour pump.
Also, this requires a tune if his vortech pump is no good. The vortech system is designed to use the fuel pressure their pump provides. If you deviate from this system then you must start all over again with tuning using different injectors, tune, pump, etc.
Former owner of '99 CSVT - Silver #222/2760
356/334 wHP/TQ at 10psi on pump gas!
See My Mods
'05 Volvo S40 Turbo 5 AWD with 6spd, Passion Red
'06 Mazda5 Touring, 5spd,MTX, Black
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,454
Learned patience the hard way
|
|
Learned patience the hard way
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,454 |
IIRC, I've got a used vortech pump sitting in the garage as well that I'd let go pretty cheap.
One of the problems with the in-line setup besides the FMU junk, etc is that unless the pumps are matched for flow rate, one pump will outdraw the other one and usually cause premature failure of the pump that's doing the additional work.
Also, in regards to the 70 PSI statement, that's rail pressure after the FMU so it's not the pump that's giving you the pressure, it's the FMU boosting it up artificially. For my setup, I went to a 255 LPH in tank replacement pump similar to the focus pump, but it will work on return style cars.
Rick
Owner of 00 #1611 Silver (Totalled) 98.5 T-Red SVT #6180
Buckshot77@msn.com
Misc 3L parts for sale
|
|
|
|
|
