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2.3 or 5.0 stock replacement fuel pump?

My 255 walbro died after less than a year and I need to throw a stock replacement in for now (never got the 5.0 TT done anyway).  Autozone lists a difference pump for the TC and the 5.0 Sport.  Which one would be rated for more volume, to go with my 5.0 HO?
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

2.3 or 5.0 stock replacement fuel pump?

Reply #1 –
The 5.0 HO & 2.3T used a 88lph pump(identical except for sock, which is determined by the tank)... If you want a bit of a upgrade, can get the 3.8 Super Coupe pump that's rated for 95lph...

Btw the 5.0 SL0, used a 66lph pump...

2.3 or 5.0 stock replacement fuel pump?

Reply #2 –
ok, so an SC pump and TC strainer maybe?
1988 Thunderbird Turbo Coupe
'89 5.0 w/ ported intakes, Mallory Adjustable FPR, BBK shorties and H with 2.5" Flows, 130 amp 3G, 89 Mustang comp/wiring, Aluminum radiator w/ elec fan, T5 trans, King Cobra clutch, 3.55 gears, 13" Cobra brakes (front), Wilwood prop valve, Mustang A-arms, Front Coil-overs, MM CC plates, Silver 17x9 R's, 03 Cobra IRS, Aluminum DS, 2002 Mustang dash/console etc..., custom leather seats

2.3 or 5.0 stock replacement fuel pump?

Reply #3 –
As long as the strainer fits the pump should be fine...

Think maybe you got one of those fake Walbros from China??? I've had a 190lph Walbro in mine for eight years, no issues... The shiznitty Carter I originally installed, croaked in less than two years...