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fake bosch 044, anyone used them?

Started by _pinklx_ , Oct 29 2012 06:45 PM

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#1 _pinklx_

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 06:45 PM

it seems on ebay even the 044's advertised as genuine are a good chance of being fake, and then u have the few odd sellers that say they are fakes. my question is has anyone here actualy used one themselves and what was your experiance with them?

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#2 hanra

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:19 PM

I bought one a few years back off eBay. Was like $250 or something? Came in a Bosch box. Had Bosch stamped all over the pump.

I think they usually go for $400 or something?

Worked well in my application. Used the stock efi pump as a lift pump into a surge tank then the Bosch pump to the donk.

No idea if it was fake or real or what??????

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#3 _pinklx_

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:29 PM

yeah ive been talking to a seller on ebay that advertises them as exact copys but not the real deal. says he uses them himself with no problems and has sold alot with no returns. of course they say anything to sell there wares but he also offers a 12mth warrenty on the pump being faulty or wont pump to 044 specs. i figure at least the guy is honest about them being fake and the warrenty makes me feel a little better. was thinking of trying my luck.

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 07:50 PM

How much are they? He might warranty the pump but will he also warranty the motor if you lean it out?

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#5 _pinklx_

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 08:26 PM

yes my main concern. sells them in a pair for like 159$

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 08:30 PM

Oooo. That's cheap.

Like I said the one I bought was $250ish. Maybe it was legit???

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#7 _pinklx_

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 08:58 PM

yeah the seller is monaroworld, lota feed back, none bad. i wonder if there is a way to bench test these?

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#8 _V6 UC_

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 11:12 PM

I paid around $200 for mine. Genuine as far as I can tell. Bosch box stamped etc.
I wouldn't waste my time on Chinese copy cat rubbish

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#9 Lima31

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 11:40 PM

I have a genuine 909 bosch pump in exc cond for sale ... it's rated at 75% of the 044, so more than enough for 355's putting out 450fwhp++

- 12 Volt connection
- 260L per hour Free Flow
- 160L per hour at 5 BAR
- Current: 9 Amp at 5 BAR
- Max. pressure 11,2 BAR
- Inlet: 15mm hose connection
- Outlet: Banjo 12mm / M12x1.5 female

But of course no one is interested - Everyone just says get the 044...!

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#10 _shan620_

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Posted 29 October 2012 - 11:56 PM

Yeh I've been looking at them aswell. A few on there say Bosch 044 "style".

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 06:37 AM

A friend has a Chinese "044" fitted to his V6 Commodore powered 1200 Datsun Coupe, which has been used for about 3 years, & have not had any trouble at this stage. It runs methanol & an SC14 blower & runs 11.89@112mph at the strip.
I purchased a genuine Bosch 044 from http://www.enginemaster.com.au/
www.ebay.com.au/itm/BOSCH-044-INLINE-MOTORSPORT-FUEL-PUMP-0580254044-GENUINE-BOSCH-/180788779825?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a17d9db31

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#12 _pinklx_

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Posted 30 October 2012 - 05:50 PM

i also notice aeroflow make there own 044 style pump with the same specs as an 044 for $115each. not as cheap as a direct fake but from a respectale company. ive bought a few of there fittings, pulleys etc and found everything to be above standerds. may be another way to go?