This fuel pump/filter upgrade kit is for the 2007-2009 FJ Cruiser USDM.
Note: The FJ Cruiser in South America is different from the US version. The South America version has the fuel filter in the engine compartment on the driver\’ side inner fender. This pump/filter upgrade is not compatible with those FJ Cruisers.
The heart of the fuel system is the fuel pump. It must deliver the volume of fuel needed at the required pressure for the rest of the fuel system to do its job. If the pump can\’ provide more flow, don\’ expect to have the fuel needed for more power.
UNDERDOG RACING DEVELOPMENT has been making and tuning forced induction systems for the Toyota 4.0L 1GR-FE engine since 2005. One thing we observe time and time again is as the power levels go up, the fuel pressure starts to drop off. The stock in-tank fuel pump combo does not flow enough fuel to maintain a sufficient pressure in the fuel rail.
The small in-tank fuel filter appears to become clogged in less than 30,000 miles restricting fuel flow resulting in insufficient flow/volume reaching the fuel rail. This can lead to a dangerous, lean fuel mixture. Until now, the only fix for this was to buy an entire new “tank unit” from your local Toyota dealer. The fuel filter is not available separately and is only available as a complete tank unit that includes the plastic in tank assembly with the fuel filter, fuel pump, and level float. This retails for around $575.
URD has developed a way to replace the in tank fuel pump with a high flow fuel pump and convert the small in-tank fuel filter with a large capacity external tank fuel filter that is easily replaced if needed. The new fuel filter can be replaced in minutes without having to go back into the fuel tank.
The URD 2007-2009 FJ Cruiser Pump/Filter Upgrade Kit fixes both problems, insufficient flow from the stock pump, and the problem of the stock fuel filter\’ short service life before it becomes clogged and restrictive.
If you have converted your engine to any type of forced induction system, URD strongly recommends installing the URD fuel pump upgrade kit.
The URD fuel pump upgrade kit ships with:
- Detailed URD installation instructions
- High flow Walbro 255 LPH fuel pump and appropriate accessories or the pump of your choice
- External high capacity fuel filter
- Special in tank high pressure fuel submersible hose that is fulley multi-fuel compatible that is specified to be immersed in fuel (SAE J30R10 100 PSI). Standard fuel line SHOULD NEVER BE USED IN THE FUEL TANK!!!
- External high pressure fuel line that is CARB approved (CARB Q-09-019A Multi and Bio Fuel compatible 225 PSI)
- All needed hardware
URD gives you the option of what fuel pump you wish to run in your pump/filter conversion kit. The default pump the kit ships with is the Walbro 255 LPH High Pressure fuel pump. We also have other pumps available. You may pick from the AEM 320 LPH pump, AEM E85 320 LPH pump, DeatschWerks 255 or 320 LPH pump, or the AeroMotive 340 LPH pump. If you wish to run E85 the DeatschWerks pumps are fully E85 compatible. The AEM and the AeroMotive pumps can be used with E85, but the manufacturer states that you should expect reduced pump life with the E85 fuel. The standard Walbro pump is not E85 compatible. For more info on the specific pump choices click on the pump name.
You may select the pump of your choice below.
Joseph Gioncardi (verified owner) –
I just installed the fuel pump kit in my FJ, I have owned it since 2010 w 20,000 At 128k now and have been putting off doing the kit for years not having any issues, Well she started running funny and my fuel trims were doing a dance so it was time and it cleared right up at first start I looked at my Torque pro app and confirmed it was much better took a test ride and thought why did I wait so long its like a new truck !! Thanks for the nice kit it was fun to do and allowed me to fluid film that tank area I haven t been able to get at, Its pretty sweet when you can straighten out an issue like I had for a couple hundred bucks and have fun doing it!
tbyrnes2561@gmail.com (verified owner) –
I didn’t realize how bad the car was running, until I installed your kit. Holy crap, the throttle response and power is back. I have a fj cruiser 08, and she is screaming again . I really appreciate Gadget, and yourself for your patience and help. I’ll be back.
Thanks, Tom.
Anthony Duque –
Wow! What an awesome and easy to install kit!! My FJ runs like new again! It sure is nice to have an external fuel filter that’s easily changed when needed! I highly recommend this kit!..