Walbro or Bosch?
 

So I did a bit of searching and haven't found anything conclusive, so I thought I might ask the question. I'm getting the impression that my fuel pump might be on it's way out, and seeing the car is about to be in pieces it seems like the best time to change it out. Other than finding that some people run Bosch pumps while others run Walbro, I wouldn't mind getting a bit of an idea if it's more a preference thing, or that one works more efficiently/better suited etc etc.

Cheers.

Bosch pumps are usually used in higher power setups. Where surge tanks and external pumps are used.

Walbro is cheaper, bolt on and runs nearly as quiet as an OEM pump.

I see I see. I've been running a Walbro up until now, but wasn't really aware of the differences. Might just see if I can source one easily enough here in SA.

Walbro for sure.

Drops in, quiet, cheap, and will support heaps of power.

Cheap genuine ones on fleabay, GSS342 should plug straight in but use your old filter sock as the angle can be wrong on the new ones.

[url]http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Walbro-GSS342-Fuel-Pump-Subaru-WRX-98-and-STI-/170549419451?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b5899dbb[/url]

bosch last for years, walbro last about 3 years before the flow starts dropping off or they die, so i've been told

[url]http://www.importimageracing.com/p/Walbro-Fuel-Pump-Install-kit-Subaru-IMPREZA.html[/url]

+1 for Walbro intank drop in. Works fine, quiet(ish). Makes much less noise than an 044.

Brent.
:)

I had to make the same decision and after researching I went with the Walbro for all the reasons listed above.
It's a pretty simple decision if you are not chasing huge power numbers (imo).

[QUOTE=Strubaru;519589]bosch last for years, walbro last about 3 years before the flow starts dropping off or they die, so i've been told[/QUOTE]

Funnily enough it would be just over three years to the day that my current Walbro has decided to call it a day. :eek:

Have decided to go with this option and will be picking it up tomorrow. Cheers for the info guys.

definately go for a walbro for a hassle free install.

In a way I'm rather glad it has happened now, as opposed to in a few weeks when the new heart is in the car, or worse, when I'm halfway across the Nullabor. I don't think that would have been much fun personally, others may disagree.

I'd go Bosch - too many faker Walbro's circulating imo.

Its easy to get a genuine Walbro. Vendors on rexnet sell them or you can support local business and go to Vision R. I'm pretty sure they keep them in stock for $150.

Ebay is really the only place where you have to be wary of dodgey Walbro pumps.

[url]http://www.visionr.com.au/component/visionr/?p=detail&cid=332[/url]

I've noticed Bosch pumps are freaking noisey as all hell.
+1 walbro pumps quiet and such a easy install :)

I've got the bosch unit - can't fault reliability
its not that noisy to be honest
its louder when its a hot day

but bang for buck the yank pump is good