Brendan

For about $1000 I can have my current pump sent to a pump shop rebuilt and maxed out, they say it should be able to flow about 500cc after, and that is maxed they say for the little guy. Or should I try and find a 215? most of the time I see used ones for $1200 or so, the $500 deals are rare and always seem to happen to somebody else... So what are your opinions? Am I going to be happy with the maxed out 175 or should I try and find the 215 (which will probably cost double in the end)?

Tate

Build the 175. Its cheaper, and you don't have the retard notches in the plungers, which is a good thing. 500cc of fuel is lots of fuel for most applications.

Brendan

Thanks Tate! I notice you have the fluidampr in both your trucks, did that make a difference? would you recommend one?

John_P

Brendan, I agree with what Tate is telling you. Build that 175 and I think you will be very happy with it. FWIW,... the P-7100 pump on my 1996 Dodge CTD is set at almost 500cc's and I can tell you that is ALOT of fuel for a street truck!

On the issue of the "Fluiddamprs" I have one of those on my 1996 and really like it alot. In my opinion I think it smoothed the engine out alot after I had it installed.

Hope that helps you some Sir!

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Brendan

It helps very much! Thanks alot John, I just booked myself into the shop for mid March to get it done! I will probably need to upsize my injectors to really take advantage of it though.

RonA

Built pump is best way to go.

partyshortbusdr

$1000 is alot if they are only putting in about $400 worth of parts.

Tate

Made a huge difference, but mainly because of the vibrations with the dual disc. Not sure what kind of difference it would make on an auto or a single disc clutch.

Brendan

The $1000 includes taking it off and putting it back in, taxes... The pump work itself is supposed to be around $600. Why do you say only $400 worth of parts? is there something I'm missing or should ask about?

2141pete

I would say if you can do the down time have the 175 built to what you want. I have a 175 on the shelf I just pulled off to put a 215 pump on. I didnt really have the down time or I just would have set mine up, but I got lucky and fell on a built 215 for too good of a deal to pass up. In the long run it is more expensive for me as I am looking for more air and a new head gasket. As far as the Fluidamper goes I only have a few miles on mine but it definetley smooths things out and quieted mine down considerably.

Tate

Don't forget, they are in the US where parts are cheaper.

partyshortbusdr

I thought you were pulling the pump and sending it to them, thats why I thought $1000 was a lil much.