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Old 05-26-2014, 08:13 PM   #20
dutchmanz
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Re: Attempting my first build 72 K5

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Originally Posted by 72K5CSTDarkOlive View Post
I'm with you on that one.. The electric just complicates things and you are right about it looking more original with a mechanical fuel pump. Any recommendations on a good one?
I have used the Carter street pumps with great success. I had one on a 600+ hp big block and never needed more. Everybody always wanted the chrome Holley race pumps but the never seemed to fit really well with the fuel lines.
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