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Considering Changing Fuel Pump (Discussion With Myself)

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  • Start date Start date Apr 11, 2020

kiddiccarus

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Some Basics for anyone not familiar with what I have done so far. In my Signature is my progress thread where I pulled a 95 3.8 out and replaced it with a 02 3.8 and other bolt on parts.

I have increased my HP from 145 to approximately 241(book Math not Dyno) as it sits now. I have looked at the specs on the different years for fuel pumps and have no idea if the one in my tank has ever been changed at all. It works fine for what it is and before the swap I never had one issue with it. I just am thinking that now it may not be supplying enough fuel into the system.

On both years the minimum and maximum pressure is the same so that will not affect the fuel lines at all. The minimum and maximum GPH though is different and it seems that the 02 engine starts with a minimum which is less than the maximum of the 95. So, I am thinking that I may be starving for fuel in the mix causing a lean environment.

Would ANYONE know:
  1. Will an 02 fuel pump fit inside a 95 tank?
  2. Will I have to change anything to make it work with the fuel gauge?
  3. Will this even work because the 95 is a return system and the 02 is not

Here are the Specs from both years for review:
1995 3.8 (145 hp @ 4000 rpm)
Part NumberSP1148
Automotive Item TypeOEM Standard Part
Automotive Item Weight (LBS)0.9
Minimum Free Flow Rate (GPH)44.9
Maximum Free Flow Rate (GPH)54.2
MinMax Free Flow Rate (GPH)44.9 - 54.2
Minimum Pressure Range (PSI)87
Maximum Pressure Range (PSI)123
MinMax Pressure Range (PSI)87 - 123
Mounting Hardware IncludedYes
Amperage Draw< or equal to 7
Inlet Quantity1
Inlet Attachment TypeStrainer
Outlet Quantity1
Outlet Attachment TypeFor Hose
Outlet Diameter (mm)7.9375
Outlet Diameter (dec)0.3125
Outlet Diameter (IN)5/16
Gaskets IncludedYes
Strainer IncludedNo
Package ContentsPump and Kit
Pump TypeTurbine
Volts (vDC)12
Regulator IncludedNo
2002 3.8 (193 hp @ 5500 RPM)



Part NumberSP1144
Automotive Item TypeOEM Standard Part
Automotive Item Weight (LBS)1.1
Minimum Free Flow Rate (GPH)57
Maximum Free Flow Rate (GPH)67
MinMax Free Flow Rate (GPH)57 - 67
Minimum Pressure Range (PSI)87
Maximum Pressure Range (PSI)123
MinMax Pressure Range (PSI)87 - 123
Mounting Hardware IncludedYes
Mounting TypeInternal
Bracket IncludedNo
Amperage Draw< or equal to 8
Inlet Quantity1
Inlet Attachment TypeStrainer
Outlet Quantity1
Outlet Attachment TypeFor Hose
Outlet Diameter (mm)7.9375
Outlet Diameter (dec)0.3125
Outlet Diameter (IN)5/16
Gaskets IncludedYes
Strainer IncludedYes
Package ContentsPump and Kit
Pump TypeTurbine
 
Last edited: Apr 17, 2020

kiddiccarus

The first widely accepted Tranny
20+ Year Stangneter
Dec 24, 2003
1,789
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30 Mins from a Ragged GT
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#2
  • Apr 11, 2020
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No the Tanks are not the Exact Same:

94-97: (AutoZone says this is for EFI - MOOG says it is for Carb) Weird

Part Number F12B
Gallons 15.4
Liters 59.0
Dimensions (In) 42-1/2 x 19-1/4 x 10-3/4
Length (dec) 42.5000
Length (frac) 42-1/2
Length (mm) 1079.500
Width (dec) 19.2500
Width (frac) 19-1/4
Width (mm) 488.9500
Depth (dec) 10.7500
Depth (frac) 10-3/4
Depth (mm) 273.0500
Strap Set ST63 (Not Included)
Kit Number LO03 (2x) (Included)
Lock Ring Yes
O-Ring Yes
Gas Tank Material Ni-Tern Steel
Exterior Shell Thickness (In) 0.029
Fuel Tank Coating Lead-Tin Coating
Fuel Compatibility Carbureted
Filler Neck Included No
Baffled Sump No
Attached Sump Yes
installation Hardware Incl Lock Ring / O-ring
Warranty 3 Years

01-04:

Part Number F52D
Gallons 15.7
Liters 59.4
Dimensions (In) 42-1/2 x 19-3/4 x 11-3/4
Length (dec) 42.5000
Length (frac) 42-1/2
Length (mm) 1079.500
Width (dec) 19.7500
Width (frac) 19-3/4
Width (mm) 501.6500
Depth (dec) 11.7500
Depth (frac) 11-3/4
Depth (mm) 298.4500
Strap Set ST178 (Not Included)
Kit Number LO57 (Included)
Lock Ring No
O-Ring Yes
Gas Tank Material Ni-Tern Steel
Exterior Shell Thickness (In) 0.029
Fuel Tank Coating Lead-Tin Coating
Fuel Compatibility EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection)
Filler Neck Included No
Baffled Sump No
Attached Sump Yes
installation Hardware Incl Lock Ring / O-ring
Warranty 3 Years
 

kiddiccarus

The first widely accepted Tranny
20+ Year Stangneter
Dec 24, 2003
1,789
1,051
143
30 Mins from a Ragged GT
Apr 11, 2020
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  • Apr 11, 2020
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Yes I do use this board for a "Clipboard" at times. My rambling/thinking out loud actually pays off at times.
In looking over the specs, the sizes of the pumps, the tank differences, etc. I am believing that I need a 255 LPH pump which seems to be the one that is in the 02, but it is made differently where modifications maybe necessary to install it. I do not want to modify anything. I'm looking to compare some of 255LPH now

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Walbro Mustang 255 Lph High Pressure Fuel Pump Kit (86-97) GSS340

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Last edited: Apr 11, 2020

kiddiccarus

The first widely accepted Tranny
20+ Year Stangneter
Dec 24, 2003
1,789
1,051
143
30 Mins from a Ragged GT
Apr 17, 2020
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