I mount my pump on the bottom the cargo space floor to get it as far up and out of the way from damage as I can and still be inline with the tank outlet and the line on the frame. I'm sure lower is better, but I know the setup I am using works.

In ten years of running the pump mounted like this it has never ôvapor lockedö If a mechanical pump can pull fuel from the tank when you are headed up a steep hill (vehicles nose is higher than the tank fuel in line is hot from the engine), IÆm sure my electric pump is ok with a 2 foot draw of non heated fuel.

Now the tank on the 2.6 does not have baffling, there are a couple of solutions. One is to make a surge tank and add a second pump. You could gain a bit of reserve capacity this way. It does add a lot of extra plumbing and another pump. IMHO this just gives you more parts to fail or leak especially in an accident.

Another is to cut the tank apart and add some baffles, seems like a lot of work.

My option is to ignore the issue, it only comes up when you are really low on fuel and go around a corner fast. I think I noticed it three times in ten years.

Another solution is to build a baffle into the pickup assembly. A small cup surrounding the pickup screen will do, make sure itÆs well supported by the flange. The small cup with a few opening in the bottom is what the Starion used from the factory. If I add anything to mine that would be my first choice.

Good luck,

Kevin