So 8 days ago I replaced my stock fuel pump with a walbro, and put new plugs and wires in. I want to say 3 days ago I went to start my car (after putting the car ignition on, waiting a few seconds, then attempting to crank it over) and got nothing (click). Same for the 2nd try. On the third try to turn the car over the starter finally kicks in (sort of reluctantly) and the car starts. My economy battery is a year old, but still holds juice.

This has happened probably 4 or 5 times since, only when the car is cold, and always starts on the 3rd attempt (edit 12/30: today after a quick drive it took 2 tries, not 3). My question is whether the fuel pump could be the issue or my starter. All input is appreciated, thanks.

 

The clicking sound makes it sound like the starter. Borrow another battery and try that just to eliminate the battery.

 

fuel pump has nothing to due with cranking, i would look at starter or relay, if you hear the relay and your getting bat power its the starter.

 

you dont need to borrow a batter, if the voltage drops below 9.6 when you go to crank it you battery is garbage. if it stays above that and you hear the relay/or solenoid its the starter.

 

my buddies drift beater does that same thing.
new battery. new wiring. new starter. new relay. new switch.
it just takes a few clicks, then it goes.
so good luck with fixing yours