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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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Question Fuel System Differences - TT vs X50

Are there any fuel system differences between the 996TT and the 996TT X50? Fuel pump? Injectors? FPR?

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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 01:12 PM
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They are identical.
 
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Yeah, I don't think there was a difference. I heard rumors that the fuel pump on the X50 is the same for the GT2 though.
 
Old Apr 27, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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and that pump when you pull it out and compare is identical to the TT i believe.
 
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I believe the GT2 fuel pump will not "drop in" to a 996TT, X50 or otherwise. The fuel tanks are different. GT2 is shaped differently (no front drivetrain), it has baffles, and the pump mounts differently.

I think Dan (vividracing) is talking about x50 pump = standard 996TT pump, not GT2 pump.
 
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and that pump when you pull it out and compare is identical to the TT i believe.

No, the GT2 and X50 definitely use different pumps than the TT does.
 
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Here is the stock pump -



Here is the GT2 Pump



The pumps and baskets both fit in the fuel tank the same. They look identical, but I am sure someone here knows the pressure different they flow if any???
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Dan,

I'm looking into it.....
 
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I was originally told when putting together my turbo kit that some people used the GT2 pump and a 5bar. After going through all the initial development and testing and asking other tuners, I was told the GT2 pump did nothing and just to run a 5 bar. When I pulled out the pumps and compared, they were identical on the outside. I have a "GT2" pump in my car as it was one of the first, but all the kits we have done since then, just a 5bar and there is PLENTY of fueling. Either way, would be good info for everyone So thanks!
 
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Dan,

You are right, I was wrong. Here's what Todd K. just told me:


Same fuel pump. Different sump/plastic housing design due to the different fuel tanks.

 
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sweet! glad we got that info out there now for people
 
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Originally Posted by vividracing
sweet! glad we got that info out there now for people

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Dan,

You are right, I was wrong.
Scott you continue to be a class act!
 
Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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Thanks for answering my question guys. I searched forever on Google, Renntech, and here suprisingly with zero findings. I was secretly hoping the x50 had larger injectors or pump to save me some hassle.

Now if you do a Google search for x50 fuel system this comes up first.

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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What turbos do you plan on running? You can increase fuel with a 5bar or the 60lb injectors we have.
 
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