Boosted05

I have an extended warranty that i got with the car when i got it in Feb. lol So on the plus side it will only cost me 50$ to have the clutch/trans replaced, if they deem it needs it.

kstorm61

i only have the 100000 mile warnity and when i had to replace the pressure plate spring and clutch i had toi pay 1500 out of my own dam pocket

Boosted05

Benefits of having an extended aftermarket warranty, since I got the car from a GM dealer they all usually use the same company. My dealer here in town works with me pretty well too.

kstorm61

wish my dealer would do that lol the crooks

Boosted05

Well it did cost me 2500 on top of the car when I got it sooooo yeah, i'm about even if they replace both trans/clutch.

kstorm61

ya with my loan i did that protection platium and it was like 2000 so i hear u on that

Boosted05

So just to clear this up, If I can snag up some 80's and get rid of my newish 60's. With a tune can I get away with E, or would I have to put a pump in it anyway? I'm only on a 2.9 with a stock exhaust with a 2.5 dp w/high flow cat.

Omnigear

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if your goin to be on 80's might as well get 2.6 to hit 3's ^_^

Boosted05

I'm not dropping to anything lower than 2.7, the car is my DD and see's over 200 miles per week. So i'm thinking the best setup for me will be a 2.8 on E, now where would I find a FP for our cars, only thing I see on ZZP's site is the dual pump setup. I'm sure the BRFS is not enough.

Omnigear

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how is brfs not enuff on a 2.8? look at the guys on 2.6 setup and what they have.

Boosted05

Is the stock pump on the 05's not weaker than the 06 and up cars? hell even ZZP told me i had to have a fuel pump to run a 2.8 on E with 80's.

kstorm61

Its really ur preference. Do u feel safe right now as a person this being ur daily driver to run 85 on ur stock FP >?their are a few guys with 05's running 85 on the stock fuel pump no problems. So its really how safe u feel and trail an error. its ur car ur choice.

InfraRedline

iTrader: (4)

Get 80s, a 2.7, and a tune and call it a day. You will be fine for fueling on the stock blower. I think ZZP was saying if you stayed with the 60's you would want their BRFPS to raise the pressure to supply enough fuel.

mrbelvedere

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get a pump the 05 pump wont last long on e

alleycat58

This. There may be people running it, but everyone I've seen with an 05 that's tried it has needed a fuel pump. You're scared to drop pulley sizes because it's your daily driver, then if it were me I would get a fuel pump for piece of mind. The replacement is a Walbro, but I forget which one. You can order it from Summit.

Boosted05

Cool, I'll go pump hunting later unless someone has a link. I'm not scared to drop pulleys, but I'm staying safe with the car, and the pump is just that, peace of mind. Also need to get an interceptor, and WB 02 very soon.

blake05SS

everyone says the walbro is no better than the stock pump it pumps the same amount and i dont see why if u keep an eye on ur afr with ur wideband that there would be an issue u will have to keep an eye on it anyway cuz E changes blends all the time

InfraRedline

iTrader: (4)

The high pressure walbro GSS342 is the one to get. Although stock 05 pump with 50k + TVS + 2.9 + Ported head + 1000cc Injectors + E85 = my car all day Although I plan on replacing the pump in a few weeks with the one I mentioned.

alleycat58

Who's "everyone"? I've been told by, well, pretty much the only people I respect to touch my car, that the 05 pump is the weakest link. My stock pump failed. Twice. The first time I wasn't even running E. The Walbro has not. If it's a car you're relying on to get you from point a to point b day in and day out, replace the pump. Period. It's not a limp-it-home part, pump failure = dead in the water, and if he's driving 200 miles every day, that's a hefty tow bill. $50 shouldn't break the bank, and if it does, I'd rethink the whole modding thing.

CobaltVenomSS

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alicia, calm down

alleycat58

Jussayin. I don't know why people are so against a $50 part to replace an OEM part that has a history of being questionable.

CobaltVenomSS

iTrader: (2)

my pump was holding a 12.5 AFR just fine but when i get back from vacation im ordering the pump just to be safe

alleycat58

LOL Mine failed twice. And I didn't even have an early 05 build. Mine failed once when the car was stock! It just was not worth the risk on E.

CobaltVenomSS

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my car was the first SS/SC in the dallas area in 05...so im def a ealy 05 lol

Leafydialupking

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12.5? I like running lean compared to most people but thats just way too much lean.