Anyone used a Venom fuel pump?

I did a search on quiet fuel pumps in this forum and eventually found a thread where Panama XJ mentioned the Venom fuel pump:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=57041

Has anyone used this pump?

I believe it's a unit that's been re-manufactured by Python with unique components that allow it to run much cooler, pump 10% more flow, last longer, and is a lot quieter (100 db stated).

100db? a car alarm is 110db, my orignal pump lasted 200k it's a Bosch.

Go with a Bosch.....X100

Python? Venom? Then it must be snake oil.
They do indeed flow 10% more fuel than stock but they're damned expensive. You can get a Walbro from http://www.fuel-pumps.net

Dr. Dyno said:

Python? Venom? Then it must be snake oil.
They do indeed flow 10% more fuel than stock but they're damned expensive. You can get a Walbro from http://www.fuel-pumps.net

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I went to that website and found the pump for around $90. Why do you recommend? Anyone else use the Walbro fuel pump with success?

How does the Walbro pump stack up against the Bosch besides being made in the USA?

[Note: I enjoyed reading their page about Walbro imitations being sold on the market, as well. Makes you think about what you're getting...]

Thanks for your insights. Rick

I know of many Jeepers who've installed a Walbro pump and are very happy with them. I also have one in my spare parts bin ready to install if my original pump decides to retire permanently (not soon I hope).

rickoregon said:

I went to that website and found the pump for around $90. Why do you recommend? Anyone else use the Walbro fuel pump with success?

How does the Walbro pump stack up against the Bosch besides being made in the USA?

[Note: I enjoyed reading their page about Walbro imitations being sold on the market, as well. Makes you think about what you're getting...]

Thanks for your insights. Rick

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Im also curious about these pumps, I have a feeling mine is on its last leg. Do the Walbro's include a pressure regulator? I think on my 96 the pump and regulator are the same assembly...

Dr. Dyno: thanks for the information.

my65289stang: The fuel-pumps.net web page doesn't give much specifics about the Walbro fuel pump for our 1989 Jeep Cherokee (4.0 l): http://www.fuel-pumps.net/5ca234.html

I did some searching on the web...

Here's some techinical information on Walbro pumps:
http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/html/fpspecs.html They say it has a pressure regulator, but I'm not sure if that's Jeep-specific (should be around 30 psi, right?) or if it's just to maintain an optimum flowrate for whatever application is desired.

This page talks about causes for Walbro pump failures (which I'm sure are true for other pumps, as well..): http://www.lightningmotorsports.com/walbro.htm

During the search I also found that autopartsgiant.com offers a Carter fuel pump and strainer set which includes a Walbro pump, and the price for the set is around $80.26... less expensive than the fuel-pumps.net price... tempting. Although I'm a little bit confused if this is for a Walbro pump or for a Carter pump to replace the OEM where a Walbro pump was used... not sure. Price seems good, but not sure you get as much new parts as at fuel-pumps.net.

Also, I see that autopartsgiant offers a complete Airtex fuel pump assembly with sender and everything for $118.30... here's a picture of it:
http://images.wrenchead.com/smartpages/partinfo_resize/ATN/E7091S.jpg

Has anyone bought one of the Airtex pumps? Are they any good? Price for this complete "plug and play" assembly seems pretty reasonable considering I'd be getting all new parts.

I realize this thread has wandered all over the place... from Python Venom pumps all the way to Airtex... I'm just trying to get the best value on a new and QUIETer fuel pump for our son's 89 Cherokee. Based on searches here at I'm thinking maybe that pump is on the way out... if the sound of it is any indication!

If anyone has insights to offer, please chime in. Thanks much, Rick