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Old Mar 4, 2003 | 03:17 AM
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Electric vs. Mechanical

hey guys..

I've Converted from TPI to Carb with a 350 rebuild, I need to re-do the fuel system and im thinking about going with an electric holley fuel pump.

I'm just curious if anyone has had any bad experience's or opinions on a Holley electric pump ?

Thanks

BC
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 06:34 PM
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Holley's been building their electric pumps for about a billion years. They're dependable. Make sure you use the appropriate regulator and return line.

If the TPI electric in-tank pump is still functional you can actually continue to use it to feed your carbureted motor- if you use the Mallory 3-port regulator which is capable of bringing the high pressure electric pump down to a carb friendly 6 PSI.
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Old Mar 6, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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I'd like to make the switch from EFI to Carb as easy as possible, while keeping the project wallet friendly.

I'll be placing the 350 in tommorow, this weekend i'll be trying to resolve fuel system, I'd like to go electric though, just haven't been real sure on how to do this...

Thanks for the info, much appreciated !

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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 02:25 AM
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Just so I know,.... all i really would need is a regulator, if i keep my TPI fuel pump ?

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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 07:46 AM
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A 3-port regulator, one that utilizes the return line.
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Old Mar 9, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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I bought the mallory 3 port, gonna try to finish everything up tommorow...

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