Fuel pump options?

[3B99SVT]

I need to drop the tank to replace the filler hose grommet. While the tank is down I'm thinking I should replace the fuel pump since the car has 143K miles on it. I've heard that a Focus fuel pump is a decent replacement. Any particular year/model of Focus? Any opinions about other fuel pump options? Thanks!

I forgot to add: Basically stock. FI in the future is a pipe dream unless I buy a winning lottery ticket.

 

[Sleepinbeauty]

If forced induction is a pipe dream, it seems the thing to do is to keep it stock. I say this because I just did a bunch of research on the fuel system upgrade for my 99 Cobra that I just finished building the engine for the purposes of forced induction. The only other thing I can thing of would be to try to score a low mileage fuel tank and pump for a 03/04 Cobra. I've seen them go for as low as $350. The tank does require some modification to fit, but it might be as cheap as an upgraded 99 Cobra fuel pump.

 

[NastyNate420]

My fuel pump has over 200k miles ... Im just saying.....

 

[DuffManRHA]

I'm in the same boat of planning FI in the future and looked into to it too when mine died a couple years ago (and I still haven't moved up the list to the Procharger ). Since the pump is so cheap, and you can get a warranty on it, and the tank is easy to drop especially if you are planning for this and can run it down to empty. I bought my replacement from Advanced years ago for ~$110. I had to buy a new radiator motor recently and got it from Autozone for 30% off doing a ship-to-home order and they regularly have 10-20% off if you order one now. I also ordered a Motorcraft fuel filter and thermostat from Rock Auto and it was super cheap, shipping was very reasonable, and it didn't take long since it shipped from a DC out here.

 

[olgreydog7]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Even if you think you are doing the procharger, it depends on the power level. If you are going above a P1SC, then you probably need more than the Focus pump and would want to start thinking about doing a return style multiple pump system. Focus and Aviator pumps are cheap, the cheapest thing you'd buy going to a P1SC, so I wouldn't worry about it until then. If $100 is going to break your budget for a blower, you can't afford a blower.

 

[3B99SVT]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Even if you think you are doing the procharger, it depends on the power level. If you are going above a P1SC, then you probably need more than the Focus pump and would want to start thinking about doing a return style multiple pump system. Focus and Aviator pumps are cheap, the cheapest thing you'd buy going to a P1SC, so I wouldn't worry about it until then. If $100 is going to break your budget for a blower, you can't afford a blower.

Do you know which year & model Focus fuel pump is a drop in to a '99 Cobra?

 

[olgreydog7]

I don't have the part number, but you want the SVT Focus pump. Fits right in the stock 99 hat. I ran one when I had FR500 cams and intake.