Delphi fuel pump

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The fuel pump died on our 90 Suburban the other day. I stopped at an area auto parts store yesterday and they had the options of either a Delphi or Bosch fuel pumps. They have the Delphi in stock, so I got that one. I see it is made in China. How are the Delphi pumps for reliability? Is there a better brand that I should get?
 

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https://aeromotiveinc.com/product/340-fuel-pump-gm/
I first bought the Delphi for my 90 burb also but after seeing its just more china junk, i just couldn't bring myself to use it.
I spent a little more and went with this aeromotive (stealth 340) pump. Although I have swapped out my 5.7 tbi for a 5.3 ls. But this will work just fine for TBI.
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We have been using both Delphi and Bosch on customer cars almost exclusively. Even though some part numbers are made in China the durability has been good, use either one.

A suggestion, make sure the fuel filter is clean, try not to run the tank lower than 1/4. Fuel travels through the pump cooling it. Lower the level hotter pump runs and harder it works. Inspect the wiring connectors for heat damage.

Only time we use a less expensive house brand is when a replacement isn't available.
 

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https://aeromotiveinc.com/product/340-fuel-pump-gm/
I first bought the Delphi for my 90 burb also but after seeing its just more china junk, i just couldn't bring myself to use it.
I spent a little more and went with this aeromotive (stealth 340) pump. Although I have swapped out my 5.7 tbi for a 5.3 ls. But this will work just fine for TBI.
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Is this pump made in the USA?
 

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fwiw, I got the AC Delco Professionals and found there are 2 different ones with identical PNs and boxes. One is $50 and made in china (junk). The other is $100 and made in Brazil (OE quality).
 

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I found this Walbro pump on Summit's website. I have used Walbro pumps on generators before and they seem to last much longer than other brands and it is made in the USA. I may go this route instead of the Delphi.

 

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