fuel pumps

[Fran and Bud]

Best performance will be gained by mounting the pump low and as close to the
gas tank as possible, making the low pressure (inlet) flow circuit short. 
Most pumps don't do well with suction, but are happy pushing all the gas
they can get. 
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>From: "Mike Pilkenton" <mpilkent at ptw.com>
>To: "DIY-EFI" <DIY_EFI at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>, "4/6 Cyl. Performance"
<DomesticPerformance at onelist.com>
>Subject: fuel pumps
>Date: Sat, Jan 30, 1999, 4:34 PM
>

>Well I'm deep into my engine conversion project and need to install an
>electric fuel pump for the EFI engine (3.1L V6).  Question is do I have to
>put the fuel pump back in the tank or can I install the pump up by the
>engine.  I know I need the high pressure type made for FI engines and not
>the carb (low pressure).  Mounting anaftermarket in-line pump up by the
>engine sure would be more convenient.  Any advice would be appreciated.
>
>Mike Pilkenton
>