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Old 12-09-2021, 08:38 PM   #12
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Re: Whats do you recommend

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Originally Posted by pjmoreland View Post
A stock L31 engine block isn't machined to support the use of a mechanical fuel pump, and the stock cam doesn't have a lobe for the fuel pump push rod. This means you'll need to add an electric fuel pump, which you would be doing anyway if you're switching to fuel injection.
Some blocks were machined for a mechanical fuel pump - mine was. The easy way to know is to look for a block-off plate. If it's present, the block was machined for a mechanical fuel pump. As far as the cam, you might want to change that anyway. I went with the GMPP HT383 cam.
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