fuel pump for 98 gt

[randyp83]

i want to get a 255lph pump, but isthe one i need to get an electric one?

 

[mustang70]

Yes. It's an in tank model.

 

[randyp83]

thanks!

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Ummm, isn't the '98 GT the first year they went to the returnless fuel system? In that case, you may want to rethink going to the 255lph. All that on and off action will wear it out in a hurry.

 

[rcilurso]

I just gave away a 255 Walbro. I'm not sure about the 98 being returnless... I don't think it is. If it is then get a Focus SVT pump or the Steedas. Walbro 255s in a returnless system is asking for trouble. They are not designed to run in a returnless system.

 

[mustang70]

They went returnless in 99.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

They went returnless in 99.

Are you sure? I realize they went with the new PI engine and body style in '99, but whenever you try to buy a fuel pump for a Stang, they're always listed as '85 or '86-'97 and then a separate listing for '98-up.

BBK Website...
http://www.bbkperformance.com/products/fuel-system-components.shtml
1526 - 110 LPH Fuel Pump Kit (1986-97 Mustang V-8)
1527 - 155 LPH Fuel Pump Kit (1986-97 Mustang V-8)
1606 - 190 LPH Fuel Pump Kit (1986-97 Mustang V-8)
1607 - 255 LPH Fuel Pump Kit (1986-97 Mustang V-8)

Holley Website...
http://www.holley.com/HiOctn/ProdLine/Products/FMS/FMSFP/InTank.html
Ford Mustang (exc. Cobra) 1996-97 4.6L MPI 12-912 12-901 12-902 12-915
Ford Mustang (exc. Cobra) 1985-95 5.0L EFI 12-912 12-901 12-902 12-915

Walbro...
http://www.nolimitmotorsport.com/walbro/
Mustang 85-97 255LPH HP GSS340-400-812
Mustang Cobra 96-97 255LPH HP GSS342-400-782

...the list goes on?

 

[randyp83]

thanks. i will go with the steeda pump then. or i could steal the one out of my wifes' svt focus. just joking.

 

[mustang70]

Yep, I'm sure. I just went and checked out my 98 and it has a return line coming off the passenger side fuel rail.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

So what's the deal with not being able to find a listing for a '98 pump anywhere? What's so different about them?

 

[LI98GTStang]

we'll have to do some more research here but I seem to remember something about it being in some sort of basket on the '98s, whereas the 96/97s are not.

 

[randyp83]

well my wife tried to order a fuelpump from steeda and now they want to know if it is in line or a canister pump.. the fuel pump is stock with a bust a pump from procharger. why is it such a PIA to get a fuel pump for a 98 gt? any way, thank u for you input and help.

 

[98stangv8]

some of the 98's have the returnelss style...look at your fuel regulator, and if it is the one that is molded in, that can't be removed..you have the returnless model...