Fuel Pump Died

[ArtVandalay16]

Wanted to make this post to inform/receive info:
Driving to get dinner just now, fuel pump died. TVS car, and have been on E85 for ~1500 mi./3months. I checked fuses, BAP, fuel rail pressure, etc...dead. Ironically, my car died as wife and I are out for Anniversary dinner. Lol

Do I have any better options than OEM pump? Getting towed in the morning.

 

[streetone01]

Bap wired hot? I never think that sounds likea good idea. But it seems like what most do.

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

What BAP? Had a buddies that had a JMS BAP wired hot at all times and it killed the pump.

 

[blackbeast12]

Yeah this, no more bap!

2011-2014 Mustang GT Budget Return Style Fuel System (1100 HP) - Justin's Performance Center

 

[bam2012@TBR]

Return fuel and ditch the bap. Jpc double 465's would do you just fine, with room to grow.

 

[bam2012@TBR]

Yeah this, no more bap!

2011-2014 Mustang GT Budget Return Style Fuel System (1100 HP) - Justin's Performance Center

Nice, great minds think alike.

 

[Sof Top]

What BAP? Had a buddies that had a JMS BAP wired hot at all times and it killed the pump.

Mine died the same week as his...lol

 

[Blazer707@TBR]

Mine died the same week as his...lol

Lol yea I remmeber. A fuel system is really the best way to go.

 

[ArtVandalay16]

Vortech non programmable BAP.
I should do full return, and was planning to after Christmas(new house and new born on the way)...one concern is I've never installed a return style system.
Ok phone now, I'll try to communicate better when on computer.

 

[11Sec_Lx]

lol. I sent him a text about the 465's before reading his thread. I'm curious to see the condition of the filter.

 

[ArtVandalay16]

I admit, john warned me lol.

 

[ArtVandalay16]

I'm fortunate this happened idling instead of during wot.

Aaron-are your fuel systems on sale right now?
How difficult is a return system to install?

 

[blackbeast12]

So Vortech non programmable baps run constant right?

 

[11Sec_Lx]

I admit, john warned me lol.

lol. I am happy for you that it didn't happen under w.o.t!

 

[CSG]

I am also curious if you were using a Hobbs or was the BAP on all the time.

 

[Eric@jpc]

I dont think the BAP has as much to do with it as you being on E85.

E85 has little to no lubrication. Most (99%) pump failures i have seen have been in cars that run a lot of E85. Thats why companies like Walbro came out with pumps like the 465. Its a sealed motor and designed to work in E85. The Mustang is not a flex fuel car so the pump was not designed to work in E85.

 

[JUIC3D]

I dont think the BAP has as much to do with it as you being on E85.

E85 has little to no lubrication. Most (99%) pump failures i have seen have been in cars that run a lot of E85. Thats why companies like Walbro came out with pumps like the 465. Its a sealed motor and designed to work in E85. The Mustang is not a flex fuel car so the pump was not designed to work in E85.

What's interesting is that while I understand and agree with your point, there are also guys who have been on stock fuel system for well over a year with 0 issues with E85. It's very hit or miss it seems. I've had E85 and a BAP in my car for about 3 months/6k miles now with no issues. Time will tell of course, but so far so good. :shrug:

 

[ArtVandalay16]

After talking with the wife, I'm going to buy a DD, and park the stang for a while...buy Jpc return system next week and build motor all at once since it's currently down. Makes more sense for the long run.

 

[11Sec_Lx]

Good news, Bro! :beer:

 

[ArtVandalay16]

Can I fit one walbro 465 in current stock configuration to replace OEM pump?