beelo Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Hey guys! I'm totally new here and am more than confused! I purchased a 1996 Legacy (I believe original it was a single turbo) with a donor EJ20 twin turbo — I'm looking around and can't seem to find any solid sources on what to do here. I need a fuel pump for it but do I purchase the fuel pump for the engine, or for the body? I was told the engine, but the fuel pump is located (I believe) under the rear-right seat.. are there any resources or info that you guys know of that can help me figure this out? Thank you all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 More specs about the vehicle might help. Location, engine, RHD/LHD, etc. I'm assuming it's RHD if it is twin turbo. Location helps us to help you track down the part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beelo Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 More specs about the vehicle might help. Location, engine, RHD/LHD, etc. I'm assuming it's RHD if it is twin turbo. Location helps us to help you track down the part. Whoops, forgot some parts there! It is a RHD and I am located on Vancouver Island, BC, Canada. I'm not entirely sure of the total engine specs as it is a donor — I do know that it is the twin turbo engine (2.0L?) Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton96 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I would just skip trying to find a new OEM one and instead get a walbro 255. It'd be better to have a pump that can handle any motor that's in it instead of trying to find an OEM that's only rated for certain motors. You can get just the pump instead of the whole pump assembly and just swap it over. There are two identical panels behind the back seat, the pump will be on the side of the car with the fuel filler neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beelo Posted October 26, 2017 Author Share Posted October 26, 2017 I would just skip trying to find a new OEM one and instead get a walbro 255. It'd be better to have a pump that can handle any motor that's in it instead of trying to find an OEM that's only rated for certain motors. You can get just the pump instead of the whole pump assembly and just swap it over. There are two identical panels behind the back seat, the pump will be on the side of the car with the fuel filler neck. That's probably going to be the best bet.. thank you so much! Do you knoi of any videos or anything? Found a post on here but the old pictures are expired on photobucket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyposeur Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 That's probably going to be the best bet.. thank you so much! Do you knoi of any videos or anything? Found a post on here but the old pictures are expired on photobucket Here is a DIY I posted yearsago: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/walbro-255-lph-install-diy-198427.html I installed a walbro on my first gen but the kit and install is the exactly the same for your application. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brighton96 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 I have my walbro is install sometime soon, been putting it off cause I'm lazy, but I can take pictures and do a little write up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalee1104 Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 What's the benefit of installing one of those bad boys on an my 97 lgt. The fuel pump is one of the last things untouched and makes me wonder when it'll go out. At 250k miles. Would that be over kill or should I go for something a little less? Just want quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 The pump has to be able to deliver enough fuel to support the horsepower of the engine. So if you have basically stock power you should get a stock output pump. If you took your engine from factory boost to 35 psi, you would already have blown up the motor by now without a pump able to deliver much more fuel than factory. When the pump falls short, you lean out, then you detonate, then you blow the head gasket, break the piston head, and grind your block to scrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setnev Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 The pump has to be able to deliver enough fuel to support the horsepower of the engine. So if you have basically stock power you should get a stock output pump. If you took your engine from factory boost to 35 psi, you would already have blown up the motor by now without a pump able to deliver much more fuel than factory. When the pump falls short, you lean out, then you detonate, then you blow the head gasket, break the piston head, and grind your block to scrap. This is what happens when your fuel pump can't keep up with your turbo motor: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doublechaz Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 That about sums it up. Check out the head bounce in the last two frames. Ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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