Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) what is the dif between a 215 pump and a 180

[Bandit1]

i have a 180 horse pump on my 98 12v and was just curious what the difference is between my pump and the 215 that was available on the manual trucks. thanks

 

[C. Harlan]

I may be wrong, but I think it is a different fuel plate...



-Chris-

 

[HEMI®Dart]

The camshaft is different. A few other things. Someone will jump in with the details.

 

[Piston Slapper]

Sorry, I just couldn't help myself... . 35HP!



I know, I know... I sound like Doc Tinker!

 

[bighammer]

I'm not sure, but I think the cam, plungers & barrels, and delivery valves are all different.

 

[drice]

double helix

bighammer is right

The 215 pump has a double helix design cam that allows it to pump a lot more fuel, the 160,175,and 180 pumps do not have this cam design and cannot pump the amount of fuel of the 215. An example of how much difference is when you slide the plate on a 160,175,180 pump you get about 15 –20 hp when you slide the plate on a 215 pump you get about 50 hp. Besides the cam the plungers are larger (can’t think of the size right off the top of my head) and the delivery valves are 181’s instead of 131’s (there may be other stock sizes but not sure).

 

[Cooker]

The delivery valves are the same, 181's.



The 131's were in the 160HP autos.