Pros/cons fitting elect fuel pump to v4

[even125]

I have a spare low pressure electric fuel pump and I was thinking of replacing the original outboard pump with, how much pressure can a typical v4 needle and seats handle? (no vro) Any pros and cons of doing this conversion? Sounds like a good idea but it may not be. looking forward to any comments. even125.

 

[JB]

Re: Pros/cons fitting elect fuel pump to v4

My first thought is that it wouldn't offer any benefit, Even.<br /><br />What year is your engine?

 

[even125]

Re: Pros/cons fitting elect fuel pump to v4

Ok Jb I thought it would be more reliable than the originals and it should last 20 years or more and cost the same as one O/E replacement. even125

 

[wilde1j]

Re: Pros/cons fitting elect fuel pump to v4

An electric fuel pump has a number of safety issues (what happens if there is a fuel line leak downstream of the pump ... the pump will continue pumping as long as the ignition switch is "ON"). There are other safety related issues as well. With a vacuum operated switch, if the engine stops running, so does the fuel pump. I would suggest doing a seach here for 'electric fuel fuel pump', since this topic has come up before.