V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

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V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #15 – November 29, 2012, 06:40:52 PM

Quote from: Fordracer08;403528

This is another item I wanted to ask about so when the time comes to do the swap I am prepared. i just wanted to be sure that a bigger pump can be swapped onto the factory hanger. It will be an HO 5.0 so the least it will have is a 190lph pump. I will keep an eye out for Mustang guys selling their unwanted parts. I am not keen on the parts store pumps either. The reliability is not the best.

Hey Vinnie, lets see a picture of your access panel to the fuel pump in the Sport. I worked at a couple of import dealers over the years and a lot of their cars have access panels to get to the fuel pumps. Makes it a lot easier.

Thanks for the input everyone.

The pump will fit the factory hanger fine, might have to use zip ties, might not. I think the access panel was an idea that was sped by ford if you go in your trunk and feel on the carpet on the passenger side there is a hump and that is directly over the fuel pump. Cut that out and put in a latch system and you got yourself an access panel that in my opinion seemed like it should have been there from the factory.

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #16 – November 29, 2012, 07:29:01 PM

The pump in the T-bird/Cougar has a larger diameter than the Mustang/Mark VII pump. Aftermarket pumps are the same diameter as the Mustang. When I bought my 155lph Walbro I was able to purchase it with a rubber sleeve that fit the T-bird pump bracket. Unfortunately I don't remember where I got it from. A new pump will bounce around in the stock T-bird rubber sleeve as it is a thinner diameter than the stock T-bird pump.

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #17 – November 29, 2012, 08:20:13 PM

Have you heard of worm clamps!!! That is how i mount most of these pumps. Tie raps are a very bad IDEA. I will see if i have some photos of my PUMP MODS!!!

I do not have to many photos of pump mods. But here i am retro fitting a fuel pump from an early S10 Blazer to fit a SAAB. The SAAB pump is obsolete and the replacement unit is TELEPHONE NUMBERS. So here is a chevy pump in a late model SAAB. Worked great

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #18 – November 29, 2012, 09:01:27 PM

Holy shiznit, Tom, you really ARE Italian! I just got about a half a dozen ideas in my head about what you sound like when you talk! Lol!

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #19 – November 29, 2012, 09:02:12 PM

Tom, if I were the owner of said Saab, I'd upgrade too...the vehicle, that is. LMAO.

Yeah, zip ties in a solvent? Not such a good idea. Of course, most are polyethylene, so they may hold, but I'd use a clamp if need be.

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #20 – November 29, 2012, 09:29:17 PM

I would probably use the worm clamp too. I wouldn't have to worry about them coming loose or falling apart. Interesting to know the Mustang and T-Bird had different size pumps.

Hey Tom, I bet that Saab gives you plenty of business. LOL!

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #21 – November 29, 2012, 10:06:53 PM

YOU BET. Between coil packs at 400.00 each and 7 UP DATES . Mass Air flow meters and whatever you can shake a stick at. You have to have ROCKS IN YOUR HEAD WHEN A CRANK SENSOR CODE REQUIRES CHANGING SPARK PLUGS!!!! The car is a piece of . But it is a money MAGNET FOR US!!!

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #22 – November 29, 2012, 10:10:55 PM

OK FOE how about this one.

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #23 – November 29, 2012, 11:11:35 PM

Saab: Job security.

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #24 – November 30, 2012, 01:26:23 AM

Quote from: TOM Renzo;403580

OK FOE how about this one.

Around here, we raise bigger field mice than that, lol.

J/k, he'd do alright for some taco meat and some steaks

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Reply #25 – November 30, 2012, 05:28:54 AM

I know i am waiting for the BIG ONE.

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #26 – November 30, 2012, 12:01:57 PM

Quote from: thunderjet302;403558

The pump in the T-bird/Cougar has a larger diameter than the Mustang/Mark VII pump. Aftermarket pumps are the same diameter as the Mustang. When I bought my 155lph Walbro I was able to purchase it with a rubber sleeve that fit the T-bird pump bracket. Unfortunately I don't remember where I got it from. A new pump will bounce around in the stock T-bird rubber sleeve as it is a thinner diameter than the stock T-bird pump.

The turbo coupes use the smaller pump like 5.0 Stang, even has same numbers on them...

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #27 – November 30, 2012, 05:02:19 PM

255 and call it a DAY!!!!

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #28 – November 30, 2012, 05:13:47 PM

Quote from: TurboCoupe50;403613

The turbo coupes use the smaller pump like 5.0 Stang, even has same numbers on them...

Hmm I did not know that. Thanks for letting me know. Now I wonder why Ford would go through the trouble of using two different pump sizes.....

V8 vs. V6 fuel pump

Reply #29 – November 30, 2012, 06:39:31 PM

The pump I swapped in came with a new rubber mount that fit perfect in the stock hanger assembly. No hose clamps involved (minus the small short hose to the line).