Is a remote water pump legal or does the water pump have to be bolted to the block in the stock location. The rules don't seem to be super clear on the subject but I haven't seen anyone run a remote pump so I'm guessing they aren't allowed.

Reason I ask is that I've been trying to get a standard electric water pump to clear the belt drive distributor. Some guys space them out about 3 inches to clear but I'd rather not do that. If a remote pump is legal then the job is easy. If not then I think what I've come up will also work.