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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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As above, would it be possible to use a walbro 255 pump as an external pump for a swirl pot set up?
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 08:26 PM
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Yes but you need to buy the external version
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Cheers Banny. Would I be able to use this without having a Map tweak?
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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I dont see why not as it should not flow anymore being mounted externally, if you've already mapped for a 255. However for peace of mind especially if you're planning on going on track a fuelling check with a wideband lambda would be good
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Originally Posted by banny sti
I dont see why not as it should not flow anymore being mounted externally, if you've already mapped for a 255. However for peace of mind especially if you're planning on going on track a fuelling check with a wideband lambda would be good
Cheers mate. A map tweak is not the easiest as JGM is the mapper of choice and I live in Glasgow
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Old Oct 12, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by johnlogie
Cheers mate. A map tweak is not the easiest as JGM is the mapper of choice and I live in Glasgow
Something we have in common then, as Simon is my mapper of choice of to
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 04:48 PM
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Sorry to hijack the thread but what is gained fitting externally?
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AzzDSM
Sorry to hijack the thread but what is gained fitting externally?
You need an external pump when using a swirl pot.
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Old Oct 20, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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my fuel pressure went up 0.3bar when I fitted a bosch external/swirlpot. It was just a case of tweaking it back and then tweaking it up again when I disconnect for normal road use.
I wonder if it helps IDC,
Trev
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