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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 07:18 AM
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is there any benifit to an electric pump over stock? there is one in the car i just bought and it is LOUD....
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 09:02 AM
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They can be loud. I have 2 holleys and they make alot of noise. The carter I think are quieter but I have never had one. If you upgrade your fuel system usually you mount a pump at the tank to push the fuel forward. If you are running a stock motor it is easy to switch back to the stock pump and remove the electric.
From your number of post I assume you are new. Welcome.
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Old Nov 7, 2001 | 01:16 PM
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Default Re: electric pump...any benifits??? (1bad69)

is there any benifit to an electric pump over stock?
Main benefit (having only an elec. pump) is that it eliminates a component that has the potential to produce a drag on the motor (mech. pump pushrod).

In conjunction w/mech, it provides a secondary source of fuel pressure which is critical in nitrous applications.

A mechanical only is more than adequate for the normal street performance engine.

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