I'm calling out the guy that claims to have installed a Walbro in an MS6...

[ATE BALLER]

I'm calling out BoostedSpd6 who claims to have installed a Walbro in an MS6...

You are a sack of camel turds. Why in f*ck would you claim to do something you didn't with a part that doesn't even fit? Your statements caused several people to spend their hard-earned money for a Walbro 255 pump with part number GSS-341 (as you stated publically to have successfully used to directly relaced the stock in-tank fuel pump). You also confirmed this via PM convesations with other members. In addition, you directed other members to drop their rear differential and axel to drop the gas tank in order to perform the task. This is absolutely not required at all if you use the Mazda tool, which you also claimed to have borrowed from Mazda. Whoosh and I and a handful of others threw together the money to purchase this tool ($160.00 + shipping around), to perform this task, only to find out the pump you specified won't fit. You sir are a lier. I find this down-right unexceptable. Fortunately, the rest of us are working out these detailes to ACTUALLY replace the stock in-tank fuel pump with a Walbro 255 that WILL fit, and I think the Mazda tool to do this will be up for rent after the original investors are done with it. And, guess what, the culpret that misled all of us will be 100% barred from rental. This thread will be updated with REAL information once one is actually operational in the tank of a Mazdaspeed 6.

Rant over.

 

[VRMS6]

wow...pwned???

 

[ATE BALLER]

Right now, it looks like there should be a direct replacement that won't even require a wire/harness kit at all. I'm gonna have the tool next and see if I can't somehow make this one work, then I'm shipping it to someone who has a variety of pumps on-hand. I'm fairly confident I can fab it up to work properly, but my point is no one else should have to. So, if everything works out, I'll be giving a review, then soon after, we should know which one is will fit properly. Then, within a few weeks or so there will probably be a tool for rent.

 

[chriscecc914]

im just curious as to why you would upgrade the in-tank pump until you have upgraded the cam driven pump? And if you have upgraded the cam driven pump, how do you know you will need the walbro until you get to a much higher power level. Not shooting anything down im just curious.

 

[whooosh]

im just curious as to why you would upgrade the in-tank pump until you have upgraded the cam driven pump? And if you have upgraded the cam driven pump, how do you know you will need the walbro until you get to a much higher power level. Not shooting anything down im just curious.

I think its smart to start in the tank and then replace the cam pump
what solid info does anyone have that either pump will be "the one" to fix the MZR's fuel delivery woes?

the same question could be asked of you chris, why did you put a GT turbo on your car and have the stock intercooler?
the flow of that turbo exceeds your fuel and the cooling efficiency of the TMIC

 

[whooosh]

You are a sack of camel turds. Why in f*ck would you claim to do something you didn't with a part that doesn't even fit? Your statements caused several people to spend their hard-earned money for a Walbro 255 pump with part number GSS-341 (as you stated publically to have successfully used to directly relaced the stock in-tank fuel pump). You also confirmed this via PM convesations with other members. In addition, you directed other members to drop their rear differential and axel to drop the gas tank in order to perform the task. This is absolutely not required at all if you use the Mazda tool, which you also claimed to have borrowed from Mazda. Whoosh and I and a handful of others threw together the money to purchase this tool ($160.00 + shipping around), to perform this task, only to find out the pump you specified won't fit. You sir are a lier. I find this down-right unexceptable. Fortunately, the rest of us are working out these detailes to ACTUALLY replace the stock in-tank fuel pump with a Walbro 255 that WILL fit, and I think the Mazda tool to do this will be up for rent after the original investors are done with it. And, guess what, the culpret that misled all of us will be 100% barred from rental. This thread will be updated with REAL information once one is actually operational in the tank of a Mazdaspeed 6.

Rant over.

BoostedSpd6 is his user name

 

[ATE BALLER]

im just curious as to why you would upgrade the in-tank pump until you have upgraded the cam driven pump? And if you have upgraded the cam driven pump, how do you know you will need the walbro until you get to a much higher power level. Not shooting anything down im just curious.

My reasoning is this...

Right now, we DO know that the motor is being starved of fuel, causing the fuel cut (thank god the Mazda engineers put in that safe gaurd).

We DO know that the cam-driven fuel pump is currently unable to provide enough fuel.

We DON'T know if this is because the cam-driven pump is being outworked, starved by the in-tank fuel pump, or both.

We DON'T know how much more fuel the upgaded cam-driven fuel pump is able to deliver with the stock in-tank fuel pump.

We DO know what will happen if for any reason the upgraded cam-driven fuel pump cannot deliver enough fuel to the motor even for just an instant (either fuel cut or kaboom).

We DO know that upgrading the in-tank pump will ONLY supply the cam-driven fuel pump with more fuel.

We DO know that we have a return styled system, so any extra fuel will be returned to the tank.

We DO know that if the cam-driven fuel pump is capable of flowing a little more fuel, this will give it the room to.

Basically, I feel this to be an extra precaution to take that will likely at least further my capabilities when I get around to upgrading the cam-driven fuel pump.

BoostedSpd6 is his user name

Thanks. I tried to find the threads, but they're burried somewhere. I would certainly love to hear his response though.

 

[durban]

First off, its VERY doubtful he'll come and defend himself. After reading several of his previous posts, I get the feeling that he is just making this s*** up as he goes. I have met people just like him, and for some reason, they get off on lying about even the most stupid of things. Hopefully some mod or admin can and will ban this asshole so the community doesn't get sidetracked on goose chases.
I VOTE FOR BAN!!!!!!!!!!

 

[fourthmeal]

ATE BALLER:

If you want to find all posts by a member, just use the SEARCH feature and type their name in on the right side. Then hit Search below.


Not defending anybody as I don't know the whole story, but maybe give the guy a chance for rebuttal if there is any to be made?

I can think of a lot of other people who are ban-worthy...

 

[B1GHAM]

I feel bad that you guys were lied to about the ability to upgrade the tank to a walbro fuel pump....

HOWEVER, why would you believe ONE PERSON who posted in a forum about the ability to upgrade something without any REAL proof?

You guys believed him, took a chance and were burned... hes a shithead if he did infact lie, but you should put a little less faith in people posting on the internet and took the time to do a little personal digging.


Hopefully, you guys will get together and solve the mystery for every other speed 6 owner. a howto would be great (with pictures!).

 

[ATE BALLER]

I wasn't sure what his name was when I made the post, so I had trouble searching. Here is where it all started...

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123678099&page=3

Yes, I was nieve to believe him, but upgrading in-tank fuel pumps is deffinately not uncommon. I've done it on two of my past vehicles myself, one because I had to and the other to make more power. This car has been out for about two years now, and it's only a matter of time before that sort of thing starts to happen. I thought it would be safe to assume someone had tried it. He even goes as far as saying he's about to do a write up. Bad form.

Like I said though, my rant is over. I just want others in the community to know not to trust what this guy says (or to at least seek other advise), and to replace WRONG information with RIGHT information.

 

[Raynman]

Wow. Just wow. Subbin'.

 

[NCZ13]

yeah....

subbing.

 

[Dragon Queen]

somebody got PWN'D!!!!

I commend you guys for being pioneers, and risking your warranty for the good of the community.

We need more members like ATE BALLER on this forum then we could actually see some worthwhile information once in awhile.

 

[CX-7owner]

exactly no one else had done this at the point i decided to and i had no info to go off of when i did my in tank pump replacement so mine was custom fabricated to work. i dont understand why ur calling me out on this ive said from the begining that it was a custom job, it didnt just fit right in.. i dropped the tank to make it easier for myslef and i had no info to go off of at that point either... thats all im saying ive told whoosh in a pm my feelings towards this situation.. u guys didnt even ask me how i got it to fit before u started saying i was bullshitting everyone and throwing up posts saying that i didnt rlly install one..its modified it fits and its working..some of us like to do alittle extra work to make things fit. next time u decide to call me out on something maybe u should ask me hey man i couldnt get this to fit(even though u say u can fabricate it to work which is what i did) before u go calling me out saying that its impossible and itll never work so i must be lying.

Wow.

 

[BoostedSpd6]

Right now, it looks like there should be a direct replacement that won't even require a wire/harness kit at all. I'm gonna have the tool next and see if I can't somehow make this one work, then I'm shipping it to someone who has a variety of pumps on-hand. I'm fairly confident I can fab it up to work properly, but my point is no one else should have to. So, if everything works out, I'll be giving a review, then soon after, we should know which one is will fit properly. Then, within a few weeks or so there will probably be a tool for rent.

exactly no one else had done this at the point i decided to and i had no info to go off of when i did my in tank pump replacement so mine was custom fabricated to work. i dont understand why ur calling me out on this ive said from the begining that it was a custom job, it didnt just fit right in.. i dropped the tank to make it easier for myslef and i had no info to go off of at that point either... thats all im saying ive told whoosh in a pm my feelings towards this situation.. u guys didnt even ask me how i got it to fit before u started saying i was bullshitting everyone and throwing up posts saying that i didnt rlly install one..its modified it fits and its working..some of us like to do alittle extra work to make things fit. next time u decide to call me out on something maybe u should ask me hey man i couldnt get this to fit(even though u say u can fabricate it to work which is what i did) before u go calling me out saying that its impossible and itll never work so i must be lying.

 

[whooosh]

exactly no one else had done this at the point i decided to and i had no info to go off of when i did my in tank pump replacement so mine was custom fabricated to work. i dont understand why ur calling me out on this ive said from the begining that it was a custom job, it didnt just fit right in.. i dropped the tank to make it easier for myslef and i had no info to go off of at that point either... thats all im saying ive told whoosh in a pm my feelings towards this situation.. u guys didnt even ask me how i got it to fit before u started saying i was bullshitting everyone and throwing up posts saying that i didnt rlly install one..its modified it fits and its working..some of us like to do alittle extra work to make things fit. next time u decide to call me out on something maybe u should ask me hey man i couldnt get this to fit(even though u say u can fabricate it to work which is what i did) before u go calling me out saying that its impossible and itll never work so i must be lying.

I'm sorry this is still bull...I'm pulling up my pant legs because its so deep

of course you can make things fit...you can make most anything work within reason

your posts on the Walbro are sketchy at best and you answered all of my PM's with one word or very short answers not explaining anything.

Unless you ditched the entire fuel pump sleeve that also holds the fuel pressure regulator, YOU DID NOT USE THE GSS-341
the GSS-341 has the pick-up and feed on opposite sides of the pump when looking top to bottom
the OEM pump has them on the same side as does the GSS-342
If you just ever so slightly enlarge the sleeve where the OEM pump slides in the housing, the GSS-342 will theoretically work since
you mentioned about cutting or trimming some rubber....sorry, no rubber isolator, no rubber bottom pad either. All plastic except a rubber o-ring that snaps the pump into the housing

go ahead and post some pics or useful info
go ahead and correct my findings after I bought a GSS-341 and paid the initial 162.50 for the Mazda specific tool to remove the tank retaining ring and show me how stupid I am and how smart you are to get this pump to work
I'll eat crow when and if that happens.....

 

[dadasracecar]

I feel bad that you guys were lied to about the ability to upgrade the tank to a walbro fuel pump....

HOWEVER, why would you believe ONE PERSON who posted in a forum about the ability to upgrade something without any REAL proof?

You guys believed him, took a chance and were burned... hes a shithead if he did infact lie, but you should put a little less faith in people posting on the internet and took the time to do a little personal digging.

If by digging you mean remove the stock pump and try to install the pump that buttholespd6 indicate, then yea, okay. You never know anything until you try it. There were no pix of the in take system before whoosh posted them and short of buying the $180 system from Mazda and trying out the $100 pump in it to see, that seems like a pretty expensive way to go.
We depend on the people in the forums to post real information. I will never help that jackass now.

 

[Killer]

exactly no one else had done this at the point i decided to and i had no info to go off of when i did my in tank pump replacement so mine was custom fabricated to work. i dont understand why ur calling me out on this ive said from the begining that it was a custom job, it didnt just fit right in.. i dropped the tank to make it easier for myslef and i had no info to go off of at that point either... thats all im saying ive told whoosh in a pm my feelings towards this situation.. u guys didnt even ask me how i got it to fit before u started saying i was bullshitting everyone and throwing up posts saying that i didnt rlly install one..its modified it fits and its working..some of us like to do alittle extra work to make things fit. next time u decide to call me out on something maybe u should ask me hey man i couldnt get this to fit(even though u say u can fabricate it to work which is what i did) before u go calling me out saying that its impossible and itll never work so i must be lying.

Pics?

 

[crashkelly]

wow, very lame...