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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 01:31 PM
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mech. or eletric fuel pump?
i have a holly carb and a holly mech. fuel pump. I also have a new holly electric fuel pump (given to me). Which would be better to use???? is it worth the swap or should i leave the mech. on???
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Re: mech. or eletric fuel pump?
Mech pump has more flow, doesn't make noise like electric, no wiring hassles. I wouldn't bother even if it was a freebie. JMO
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Old Feb 20, 2006 | 06:14 PM
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Re: mech. or eletric fuel pump?
thxs

if i converted to fuel injectiion i would have to right?
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 11:32 PM
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Re: mech. or eletric fuel pump?
EFI will take a speical high pressure pump
with your combo the mech. one will be more than enough.
where are you from


Wade
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Old Feb 25, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Re: mech. or eletric fuel pump?
thxs
NJ, why?
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