Replacing mechanical fuel pump with Electric?

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Replacing mechanical fuel pump with Electric?

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Sorry if this is rediculous but has anyone replaced the mechanical pump for an electric one?
If so id be grateful for any info on whats required/ best way to achieve this

Many thanks in advance


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Not to hard but best option is a e30 low presure intank pump from a carbed m10 if you want it to be oem
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Re: Replacing mechanical fuel pump with Electric?

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Thanks for the quick reply Jason, much appreciated.
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Re: Replacing mechanical fuel pump with Electric?

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apologises for my general ignorance but does the e30 low pressure intank pump fit directly in place of my current tank level sender? or will some fabrication be required?
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will go straight in. well thats based on me fitting the e30 318is electric one straight into my fuel tank.
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Has anyone installed Carter 4070 electric fuel pump? Top End Performance recommended it.
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