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Old May 22, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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i use a Mocal pump on my set up...i have the pump around 2.5 feet from the turbo and was wondering if getting it closer is ideal??...how far away are others??? thx,mike
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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The sts kit puts it by the fuel filter.
I think I'm going to put mine up between the gas tank and trunk towards the drivers side. Along with well insulated mounting to keep the noise down. I want it on the same side of the axle as the turbo so there is less chance of the pump losing prime.
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bump...anyone one running the pump more than 2.5 ft from the turbo drain??
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Old May 24, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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No mine is about a 2 foot away tops.
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