[DanEC]

I think a good mechanical fuel pump should work fine with the carb. You can also mount an electric fuel pump at the tank to use to prime the engine or even to supplement the mechanical pump. I basically did this with my 66 Corvette with a mostly L88 427 motor in it. At first I used the electric pump all the time as a supplement but after a whiile I realized the mechanical pump didn't need it so I seldom use it now. The mechanical pump doesn't seem to be bothered a bit pulling fuel through the electric pump.