F98 Fuel Pump Kit HP 1998 RXP255
F98 Fuel Pump Kit HP 1998 RXP255
1998 Camaro & Firebird LS1 Fuel Pump Kit (Legacy)
RXP 255 L/hr Pump + Chassis Hotwire Harness — Superseded by RFPK-028
Item #: RFPK-002 | Status: Obsolete
Fit 1998 only. Camaro, Firebird and Trans Am with the LS1 engine and the factory metal tank / swing-arm open hanger. Not interchangeable with 1999–2002 F-body fuel systems.
This page is kept online for reference by existing RFPK-002 owners. If you are shopping for a 1998 LS1 fuel pump kit, order RFPK-028.
Why RFPK-002 Was Retired
RFPK-002 upgraded the chassis side only. Its FPWH-002 hotwire harness took power from the battery through a fused relay and delivered it to the factory bulkhead connector on the hanger. From the bulkhead down, the kit relied on the car's original pass-through terminals and the pump's pre-installed in-tank pigtail.
That was a solid upgrade in its day, but it left two known weak points in place:
- Factory bulkhead and in-tank wiring — the original small-gauge pass-through and in-tank leads still carried the full pump current, so some of the voltage gained on the chassis side was lost again inside the tank.
- Shared sender ground — the stock in-tank layout ties the fuel-level sender return into pump ground. With a higher-current pump, that shared return can skew the fuel gauge reading.
RFPK-028 fixes both. It adds a heavy-duty intermediate harness (IPH-002HD), a new 4-way bulkhead connector assembly (BCA-4W) and a dedicated Teflon-insulated in-tank harness (ITWH-058), carrying full 10 AWG power and ground all the way to the pump with the sender ground kept fully isolated end to end.
RFPK-002 vs. RFPK-028
| Feature | RFPK-002 (obsolete) | RFPK-028 (current) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel pump | Racetronix RXP 255 L/hr (FPA-002A) — still available | Racetronix RXP 255 L/hr (FPA-002A) |
| Chassis hotwire harness | FPWH-002 — discontinued | FPWH-028 |
| Intermediate pump harness | Not included — factory wiring used | IPH-002HD, 10 AWG, 36" |
| Bulkhead connector | Factory bulkhead reused | BCA-4W 4-way assembly |
| In-tank pump harness | Pump's pre-installed pigtail | ITWH-058 Teflon-insulated HD harness |
| Fuel-level sender ground | Shared with pump ground (factory layout) | Fully isolated end to end |
| Heavy-gauge path | Battery to bulkhead only | Battery to pump |
| Ground hardware, battery terminals, booster interface | BGC-8, GMBT-B ×2, PBIC-001 | BGC-8, GMBT-B ×2, PBIC-001 |
Original Kit Contents (for reference)
| Qty | Component | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FPA-002A | Racetronix RXP 255 L/hr turbine in-tank pump (nominal 225 L/hr at 58 PSI, 13.5 V) on a red-anodized T6 billet drop-in assembly with factory-style filter sock and non-kinking outlet tube. | Available |
| 1 | FPWH-002 | Chassis fuel pump hotwire harness — weatherproof relay and fused heavy-gauge power feed from the battery to the factory bulkhead connector, with redundant ground upgrade. | Discontinued — see FPWK-028W |
| 1 | BGC-8 | Body ground cable, 8 AWG, 8". | Available |
| 2 | GMBT-B | GM battery terminal nuts, 3/8" ring. | Available |
| 1 | PBIC-001 | Pump booster interface connector set. | Available |
Already Own an RFPK-002?
Your installation continues to be supported through the forum. For replacement parts:
- Pump — the FPA-002A pump assembly is still available and drops straight into your existing setup.
- Harness — the FPWH-002 has been discontinued and is not available as a replacement. If your harness needs replacing, the FPWK-028W wiring kit supplies the current FPWH-028 chassis harness together with the IPH-002HD, BCA-4W and ITWH-058, bringing your existing 255 L/hr pump installation up to the full RFPK-028 specification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still buy RFPK-002?
No. It has been discontinued and replaced by RFPK-028, which includes the same pump plus the full HD wiring path.
Is the pump the same?
Yes. Both kits use the Racetronix RXP 255 L/hr FPA-002A assembly, rated 255 L/hr free-flow and a nominal 225 L/hr at the F-body's 58 PSI base pressure.
Does RFPK-028 fit the same cars?
Yes — 1998 LS1 Camaro, Firebird and Trans Am with the metal tank and swing-arm hanger. 1999–2002 cars need a different kit.
My FPWH-002 harness failed. Can I get another one?
No, the FPWH-002 is discontinued. Order the FPWK-028W wiring kit, which replaces it with the current FPWH-028 and adds the HD bulkhead and in-tank components. Your FPA-002A pump is retained.
My pump failed but my wiring is fine. What do I order?
Just the FPA-002A pump assembly. It is the same pump used in RFPK-028 and installs in place of your original.
Warranty & Support
Every Racetronix harness is built and tested in-house and backed against defects in materials and workmanship.
Technical support is provided to verified customers through the Racetronix support forum at racetronix.com/sales-supportpolicies/support/ — a moderated knowledge base going back to 1999, available around the clock, with no attachment-size limits. Please request forum access when you place your order so it is approved before your parts arrive.
Have a question before you buy? Email [email protected].
Racetronix — performance fuel system wiring, engineered and assembled in-house. Specifications subject to change as products are improved.
