electric or manual high volume fuel pump

Cuda76, you can run either, but you live in the deep south (close to my brother), where high summer temps can wreak havoc on fuel systems. Vapor lock is a major concern here in the Carolinas, and fuel "blending" with alcohol etc can make it worse.

In a netshell:

The mechanical pumps are prone to vapor lock, which can have owners chasing a "fuel starvation" problem, when it's actually the fuel boiling off in the lines...

The electric pumps can be noisy (Aeromotive sells a quiet unit), but not as prone to vapor lock.

My recommendation is to ask around. If you've got some buddies that know of a good mechanical pump configuration and that's the way you want to go, just be sure their driving style replicates yours.

I've always ran the electric pumps due to the poor grade of many pump fuels out there nowadays.

It all comes down to personal preference, but back pressure from the electric pump seems to avert the vapor lock issues.

Good luck and let us know which way you decide.

Southernman