Fuel Pump - Granatelli or Racetronix?

[pedrojcmo]

So, which one is better? I need to replace the fuel pump on my '99 T/A and wanted some advice. It looks like a lot of people have installed the Racetronix, has anybody used the Granatelli? Anybody have any other replacement pumps that I should consider?

[SoCalZ28]

The Granatelli fuel pump is identical to the walbro fuel pump. thats all i know... I havent done my fuel pump yet. knock on wood

[0rion]

I did the racetronix kit last winter and I have no idea how anyone would build one better if there is such a thing. The instructions were awesome and the kit was comlete with no bullshit parts to round up. They even included a paper clip to take the connections out of your old plug. I just can't imagine anyone putting a kit together that would be better than the racetronix kit.

[SSilver2K]

I hear with the Granatelli fuel pump have to keep the fuel tank 1/4 full or more and no less or else the pump will run dry. Won't happen with Ractronix.

[koolaid_kid]

I have the Granatelli, no problems. But I never run my fuel level that low, so I could not comment on the low fuel issue.

[Sarge]

Either is fine and will meet your needs.

[pedrojcmo]

I've read a couple of comments that you have to make a slight modification to get the Granatelli to fit. What did you have to do?

[Sarge]

Well we have a venturi system...basically the venturi sucks gas from the bottom of the tank and fills up the fuel bucket....RaceTronix utilizes the same setup....Walbro aka Granatelli doesnt...so folks drill holes in the fuel bucket ( bottom and sides) here is mine...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/sgtgeek/fuelbucket.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/sgtgeek/fuelbucket2.jpg
This prevents the higher flow pump sucking your bucket dry quicker than the gas in the bucket can be replaced. And the drill mod is a good thing as it allows all the gas you'll ever need into the bucket. Setback is if you let your gas tank get below a 1/4 or so you run the risk of the gas level in the bucket being below your fuel pump pick up inlet...and you'll burn your fuel pump up. I've run mine down to around a 1/8 of a tank and had no issues....but I wouldn't go any less than that.....but at the end of the day...it really is no big issue as you just fill up when it gets to like a 1/4 tank....

[pedrojcmo]

So, is $100 worth not having to worry about when you fill it up?

Another question: the Racetronix kits all come with the additional wiring lead for the pump, is this a mandatory install or can it be installed later?

I know, I know - why would you not want to go ahead and guarantee that you have plenty of voltage to the pump? Call me crazy, but I have my reasons.

[Sarge]

So, is $100 worth not having to worry about when you fill it up?

Another question: the Racetronix kits all come with the additional wiring lead for the pump, is this a mandatory install or can it be installed later?

I know, I know - why would you not want to go ahead and guarantee that you have plenty of voltage to the pump? Call me crazy, but I have my reasons.
LOL...It's not the $100 bucks..as I said...many higher flow pumps suck the bucket dry before the venturi system can replenish the fuel in the bucket. So most go with the Walbro/Bucket mod.

[0rion]

This is one area where I'm glad to have a 98. No bucket. :D

[seanlong]

My free advice about fuel pumps:

Don't let your wife run out of gas and burn out the fuel pump while you're out of the country. The dealer wouldn't budge on labor so it's gonna cost me $1300 for fuel pump and sender. The pump is dead, the sender has been wonky for 5 years so might as well replace it while the tank is down.

Not quite willing to let my wife cut a hole in the floor just to save $1000...

[pedrojcmo]

Hey Sarge, any special method to the bucket mod? From your various pics it looks like you have drilled 4 - 3/8" or so size holes around the sides of the bucket.