Used Nissan GT-R Fuel Pump

Yes, every Nissan GT-R (R35 generation, 2009-onwards in the UK) has a fuel pump — in fact it uses a twin in-tank fuel pump setup to meet the fuelling demands of its twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre VR38DETT engine. Because the engine runs very high power outputs and the pumps work hard, they are a known service item on the GT-R. You are looking for the right part.

The R35 GT-R ran as a single continuous generation from 2009, with notable updates in 2011 and again in 2016, and Nissan made mechanical and ancillary revisions throughout production — including to fuel system components — so a pump from a 2009-2011 car may not be a straightforward swap into a 2015 car. The engine code is VR38DETT across the range, which is a good starting point, but you should confirm with the breaker whether the specific pump assembly matches your registration before buying. Never assume early and late R35 fuel pumps are identical without checking.

Trim level does not affect fuel pump fitment on the GT-R — all UK variants, from the standard Premium through to the Track Edition and Nismo, share the same VR38DETT engine and twin-pump fuel system. What matters is the engine code and the model year, not the badge on the car. Bear in mind that Nismo and Track Edition cars may have had uprated or modified fuel components fitted by a previous owner, so it is worth confirming the specification with the breaker against your registration.

Give the breaker your registration number, your engine code (VR38DETT, but confirm from your V5 or a VIN check), and the year of the car — year matters on the R35 because Nissan revised the fuel system at various points during the model's long production run. It is also worth mentioning whether either pump has been uprated, as some GT-R owners fit aftermarket items for tuned applications. The more detail you provide, the better a breaker can match the correct pump assembly to your car.

Fuel pumps from salvage or written-off GT-Rs are a common and legitimate source at a breaker, and condition of the pump is unlikely to be affected by most accident damage unless the incident involved fire or significant underbody impact. Ask the breaker what mileage the donor car had and request confirmation that the fuel system was undamaged. Whether the pump will require any ECU or immobiliser pairing is something you should confirm with the breaker and your preferred installer against your specific registration, as this cannot be stated as fact across all variants.

The GT-R uses two separate in-tank fuel pump modules within a single fuel tank, and when sourcing used parts you should clarify with the breaker whether they are supplying one pump, both pumps, or the full sender and pump assembly. The two pumps do differ in their role — one is the main feed pump and one acts as a transfer pump — so confirm exactly which unit you need before purchasing. A good breaker familiar with GT-Rs should be able to identify the correct module against your registration.