5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang Technical discussions on 5.0 Liter Mustangs within. This does not include the 5.0 from the 2011 Mustang GT. That information is in the 2005-1011 section.

Carter Fuel Pump

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-29-2008, 07:53 PM
  #1  
dv3
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
dv3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: denver
Posts: 661
Default Carter Fuel Pump

anyone have any experience with these
...Carter In Tank Fuel Pump And Strainer Set (checker) ... P74119
hows the noise?
hows the longevity?

mine is weak and i found this for $50 on craigslist
dv3 is offline  
Old 09-29-2008, 08:10 PM
  #2  
5.0stanger
6th Gear Member
 
5.0stanger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Howard City, MI
Posts: 5,956
Default

You can get a brand new Walbro 255LPH (only kind I would buy) for $100 shipped.

http://www.jdsperformance.com/index....tem&inmake=136

I would buy what everyone else buys.......JMO
5.0stanger is offline  
Old 09-29-2008, 08:54 PM
  #3  
dv3
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
dv3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: denver
Posts: 661
Default

why do the lph vary ...does it matter what size i get ? why?
dv3 is offline  
Old 09-29-2008, 09:11 PM
  #4  
5.0stanger
6th Gear Member
 
5.0stanger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Howard City, MI
Posts: 5,956
Default

I would buy the 255. I have the GSS307 255lph and can't complain. You can get different sizes depending on the application, but IMO, go big. You have a return style system, so you only use what you need and the rest goes back to the tank. Might as well get the big one and not have to worry about upgrading again.
5.0stanger is offline  
Old 09-29-2008, 09:19 PM
  #5  
mjr46
D.R. THE PATHETIC DORK
 
mjr46's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 30,863
Default

lph varies varies based on the potential fuel needs a combo requires, most often choose the 255 since it'll allow a more usable range of mods in the future without having to keep upgrading the pump once combo demands exceed fuel pumps capabilities, the 255 lph is often the best choice since the efi mustang has a return style fuel system that deposits excess back to tank
mjr46 is offline  
Old 10-01-2008, 12:43 PM
  #6  
dv3
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
dv3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: denver
Posts: 661
Default

how bout this inline pump 255lph ...http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

seems easier
dv3 is offline  
Old 10-01-2008, 03:48 PM
  #7  
U S Marine
2nd Gear Member
 
U S Marine's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
Posts: 180
Default

FWIW, Carter pumps were OE.
U S Marine is offline  
Old 10-01-2008, 05:41 PM
  #8  
5.0stanger
6th Gear Member
 
5.0stanger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Howard City, MI
Posts: 5,956
Default

Originally Posted by dv3
how bout this inline pump 255lph ...http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS

seems easier

For that money, I would definitly buy the intank 255.....I would buy it anyway.

IIRC, Walbro is OE also. Pretty much any aftermarket OE style pump you will buy, if it is any good, will be a Walbro
5.0stanger is offline  
Old 10-01-2008, 10:04 PM
  #9  
dv3
3rd Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
dv3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: denver
Posts: 661
Default

Originally Posted by 5.0stanger
For that money, I would definitly buy the intank 255.....I would buy it anyway.

IIRC, Walbro is OE also. Pretty much any aftermarket OE style pump you will buy, if it is any good, will be a Walbro
why do the intank if the inline is easier ?
dv3 is offline  
Old 10-02-2008, 02:40 AM
  #10  
86 5.0L
6th Gear Member
 
86 5.0L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6,882
Default

Originally Posted by dv3
why do the intank if the inline is easier ?
why mess with something that nobody does? in theory its better, but if you have a question or concern there wont be many people to help, almost everybody goes with the Walbro 255lph intank, I did, and i recommend it to people who ask for a good pump, and its really not that hard to change, I had the unfortunate chance of it dying with a full tank, took me 2 hours with the wrong tools lol, should be 30 minutes to an hour

AND will last another 20 years since walbro were OE on alot of mustangs, mine included
86 5.0L is offline  


Quick Reply: Carter Fuel Pump



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:38 PM.