Stock fuel pump hat failures?

cgr406 · 07-26-2018, 12:26 PM

Hi, wondering if anyone has had a failure of the stock fuel pump hat or fuel issues related to this. I know that CJM sells a stouter replacement one. https://cj-motorsports.com/products/...-pump-hat-370z It's certainly not a required upgrade for me (I'll be installing a TopGunZ SC kit w/ 1050x injectors & Aeromotive 340lph pump), but wondering if it's a worthwhile investment in the peace of mind category. Thoughts?

wideglideleon · 07-26-2018, 02:54 PM

Yes they are notorious for failure, good idea to replace anytime you upgrade fuel pump since your there already.

redondoaveb · 07-26-2018, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wideglideleon

Yes they are notorious for failure, good idea to replace anytime you upgrade fuel pump since your there already.

Hotrodz · 07-26-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Mine broke while at the track! Glad I have a car hauler.

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cgr406 · 07-26-2018, 06:47 PM

OK, thanks for the feedback. I'll add it to my build list.

Quicksilvers · 07-27-2018, 02:22 AM

It’s definitely a good investment for your Z a specially if you will already be in there for a fuel pump install. My stock fuel pump hat failed on me before at the track as well. There are several good heavy duty brands for fuel pump hats. The CJM fuel pump hat is a excellent choice.

Hi-Step'n370Z · 07-27-2018, 11:46 AM

Is this a wide spread problem for those who just drive the streets? First time I've hear of fuel pump issues.

cdoxp800 · 07-27-2018, 03:26 PM

Had to replace mine this year. Did the CJM replacement

sirnixalot · 07-27-2018, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cdoxp800

Had to replace mine this year. Did the CJM replacement

ditto

Spooler · 07-27-2018, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Step'n370Z

Is this a wide spread problem for those who just drive the streets? First time I've hear of fuel pump issues.

Yes it happens.

Rusty · 07-27-2018, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Mine broke while at the track! Glad I have a car hauler.

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Hi-Step'n370Z · 07-27-2018, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the feedback. Might be another thing to replace before it breaks, like the steering lock fuse pull. Either one can leave you stranded.

JARblue · 07-27-2018, 08:54 PM

Pretty sure my fuel starve incident on the street about a year ago also involved my top hat breaking. Just shy of 100K mostly highway miles. Plenty of hard driving during that time though - never encountered fuel starve before the top hat broke.

Eagle · 07-27-2018, 09:01 PM

Do it. Replacing it with the OEM one is more expensive and a waste of time because the same thing is just gonna keep happening

Rusty · 07-27-2018, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle

Do it. Replacing it with the OEM one is more expensive and a waste of time because the same thing is just gonna keep happening

Why be a glutton for punishment.

07-26-2018, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
cgr406 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 106 Drives: '14 Z Sport Tour 6M Rep Power: 3366	Stock fuel pump hat failures? Hi, wondering if anyone has had a failure of the stock fuel pump hat or fuel issues related to this. I know that CJM sells a stouter replacement one. https://cj-motorsports.com/products/...-pump-hat-370z It's certainly not a required upgrade for me (I'll be installing a TopGunZ SC kit w/ 1050x injectors & Aeromotive 340lph pump), but wondering if it's a worthwhile investment in the peace of mind category. Thoughts? Eagle likes this. __________________ TopGunZ Rotrex SC / CJM RFS / 1300 / Ecutek / Dynosty / F.I. TP & CBE / Z1 / Swift / SPL / Whiteline / Hotchkis / Michelin SP4

07-26-2018, 02:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
wideglideleon Track Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 569 Drives: SC 09 370Z LG 7AT Rep Power: 64085	Yes they are notorious for failure, good idea to replace anytime you upgrade fuel pump since your there already. Rusty, Hotrodz, Spooler and 1 others like this.

07-26-2018, 06:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
cgr406 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 106 Drives: '14 Z Sport Tour 6M Rep Power: 3366	OK, thanks for the feedback. I'll add it to my build list. Hotrodz likes this. __________________ TopGunZ Rotrex SC / CJM RFS / 1300 / Ecutek / Dynosty / F.I. TP & CBE / Z1 / Swift / SPL / Whiteline / Hotchkis / Michelin SP4

07-27-2018, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
cdoxp800 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: FL Posts: 1,337 Drives: 2011 Nismo Rep Power: 18	Had to replace mine this year. Did the CJM replacement madwi and wideglideleon like this. __________________ 2011 Brilliant Silver NISMO 370z. #: 0046. PPE LTH \| MillSpec Cats \| F.I Exhaust \| Akuma Intakes \| Rotora 6/4 Brakes

07-27-2018, 08:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,449 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	Pretty sure my fuel starve incident on the street about a year ago also involved my top hat breaking. Just shy of 100K mostly highway miles. Plenty of hard driving during that time though - never encountered fuel starve before the top hat broke. Eagle and Spooler like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

07-27-2018, 02:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	It’s definitely a good investment for your Z a specially if you will already be in there for a fuel pump install. My stock fuel pump hat failed on me before at the track as well. There are several good heavy duty brands for fuel pump hats. The CJM fuel pump hat is a excellent choice.

07-27-2018, 11:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 277	Is this a wide spread problem for those who just drive the streets? First time I've hear of fuel pump issues.

07-27-2018, 07:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hi-Step'n370Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: new york Posts: 425 Drives: '10ZR S/B AT Tour NV Rep Power: 277	Thanks for the feedback. Might be another thing to replace before it breaks, like the steering lock fuse pull. Either one can leave you stranded.

07-27-2018, 09:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
Eagle Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 884 Drives: 2011 370z Red 6MT Rep Power: 10656	Do it. Replacing it with the OEM one is more expensive and a waste of time because the same thing is just gonna keep happening Rusty and Hotrodz like this. __________________ nismo\| EVO-R High Wing \| *Stillen* Gen 3 CAI \| SEIBON TS Hood \| Z1 34 Row Oil Cooler \| VMR 810 Wheels \| Endless MX72 Pads \|*Sabelt* GT-140 Seat \|Fly1Motorsports RS1 Fenders \| Hotchkis Front Sway Bar \| Berk HFC \|

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