so no one knows anything about this? or no one cares but me?

 

I care and would also like to know. I wish I could help but the data out there is sketchy.

Chris

 

yeah, maybe someone else will chime in!

 

Well I just ordered one, I guess i'll know if it works in a few weeks.

 

I have a bit more data. They supposed to be 281 lph pumps and are designed for returnless. This makes them stronger than the Walbro 255s and they should slide into the stock fittings.

Good luck and let me know how it goes. I would need two for my 03 pumps.

Chris

 

Just curious why an Aviator would come with that much pump? They have basically same engine as automatic Mach.

 

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Ralph, as I understand it, Ford wanted to come up with a universal pump to work in multiple vehicles. This pump is used in the 04 F150, F250, and the Aviator. I suppose they must also be planning on staying consistent with the Lightning and Harley. Maybe they decided that it was cheaper to have a single part for all of the vehicles, even if it was more than the minimum necessary.

Chris

 

Very interesting. It would be a nice alternative to buying an 03 pump and tank.

 

I just installed mine tonight, and the S-trim is supposed to come on the UPS truck tomorrow. If things go well I'll be getting it tuned Saturday and I'll let you know how the pump does.
later,
Mark

 

I'll be interested to hear.

 

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Tell us about the install.. How was it...

I'm anxious to hear the results.

 

Subscribing..

Tell us about the install.. How was it...

I'm anxious to hear the results.

Basically you pay about $185 for a complete fuel pump assembly for an Aviator, you take out the pump itself, throw away the brand new sending unit and housing and wiring. Take the stock bucket apart after you remove it from the tank, swap in the new pump and put it back. Took me right at an hour start to finish but I have a lift to work on.

 

Subscribing..

Tell us about the install.. How was it...

I'm anxious to hear the results.

Basically you pay about $185 for a complete fuel pump assembly for an Aviator, you take out the pump itself, throw away the brand new sending unit and housing and wiring. Take the stock bucket apart after you remove it from the tank, swap in the new pump and put it back. Took me right at an hour start to finish but I have a lift to work on.

 

Pictures? cutting/chopping/grinding ? Or direct 'bolt in"? thanks
(after removing pump from housing etc.)

 

no cutting, just unbolting. Basically your use only the pump itself from the Aviator and put it in the basket that the stock pump sits in. I didn't have my camera with me but it was pretty straight forward. It definitely looked more difficult when I first pulled it out of the box than it really was.

edit:
You will have to cut the metal clamp off the fuel line that's attached to the Aviator pump to get it out of the Aviator housing.

 

Here's a step by step:
1. remove the 3 10mm bolts behind the gas door that hold the filler neck up.

2. now use a 3/8" spring lock tool and disconnect the line that runs from the tank to the fuel filter

3. support the fuel tank and remove the 2 bolts that hold the tank straps up.

4. carefully lower the tank till you have about 10-12 inches of clearance between the middle of the tank and the bottom of the floorpan.

5. unhook the 2 electical connectors that are hooked to the pump.

6. remove the six 8mm bolts that hold the pump cover to the tank.

7. push in on the two plastic clips that hold the pump down in the tank.

8. remove the assembly carefully and don't bend the fuel sending unit.

9. swap the aviator pump in place of the stock pump, change only the pump and keep everything else stock.

10. put it all back together and remember to put in a new fuel filter.

 

One other tip, the less gas you have in the tank the easier it is to work with.

 

Thanks for the information..

I look forward to hearing what this pump can do.

Shawn

 

Sounds like a plan. Can it keep up with the boost?

 

Sounds like a plan. Can it keep up with the boost?

I guess we will soon see.

 

For those that have been wondering about the pump, it works! I made 450rwhp on the first pull and the fuel pressure was at 50psi when we let out around 6,800 or so.

 

awesome, what mods do you have again? How much boost were you running. More details please

 

awesome, what mods do you have again? How much boost were you running. More details please

S-trim with stock pullies
AFM Powerpipe
ported stock intake
Mac h-pipe
Magnaflow catback

Dunno how much boost because I haven't go the gauge hooked up yet.

 

just curious what your psi is at idle... thanks