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| Cheapsnake |
 Nov 21 2009, 06:52 PM
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I just saw a thread on a water pump failure and there was a comment about electric wp's being not a good choice due to their lack of longevity, intended mainly for drags and short runs.
I'm just about to install an electric pump in my Rover 3.5 conversion when I saw that, but before I do I'd like some input from those that have had real experience, good and bad with electric pumps. and while you're at it, throw some make and model out there. Tom |
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| marks914 |
Nov 23 2009, 06:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 845 Joined: 9-October 04 From: the motor city Member No.: 2,912 Region Association: None |
I stick with the belt-driven for a couple of reasons.
The first is, whoever makes it, really didn't design anything. The working part is a Mopar big block cover and impeller assembly. That is a part that has been engineered and should last a long time. The rear is pretty much a housing that directs the coolant. I am not really sure what the advantage of the electric pump is. Its not cost, or really weight, just seems like one more thing that could go wrong. 40,000 miles on my v8 conversion and no cooling issues, no pump problems, so I am sticking with it. I am sure it will go some time, but so far so good. Mine is from Desert Hybrids. Mark (IMG:http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/4756/2172091620057582025S600x600Q85.jpg) (IMG:http://inlinethumb30.webshots.com/42781/1164677234057582025S600x600Q85.jpg) |
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Cheapsnake V8 guys, Electric water pump? Nov 21 2009, 06:52 PM
drive-ability My thoughts are if you drive your car every day an... Nov 21 2009, 07:18 PM Bruce Hinds Yeah me too! I've been interested in this... Nov 22 2009, 12:22 AM zymurgist Are there any manufacturers using electric water p... Nov 22 2009, 12:33 AM 914junkie I'd like to here some solid feedback on this a... Nov 22 2009, 12:46 AM JRust Meziere make a nice electric pump. It has a life e... Nov 22 2009, 01:17 AM sean_v8_914 find 914GT from Tucson, he has one. last time we s... Nov 22 2009, 09:34 AM Cheapsnake Now I'm thinking, as an option a remote belt d... Nov 22 2009, 05:44 PM
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BTW, I gutted the stock pump of its impeller and ... Nov 22 2009, 08:56 PM JRust
Now I'm thinking, as an option a remote belt ... Nov 22 2009, 11:34 PM
Bruce Hinds BTW, I gutted the stock pump of its impeller and c... Nov 23 2009, 01:06 AM Cheapsnake Thanks Jamie, you just dashed my hopes for just ON... Nov 23 2009, 08:23 AM JRust
Thanks Jamie, you just dashed my hopes for just O... Nov 23 2009, 08:58 AM computers4kids Renegade
$335 WATER PUMP AND ASSEMBLY: Remot... Nov 23 2009, 09:03 AM marks914
Mark, do you have any more info on that pump you... Nov 24 2009, 07:49 AM JRust http://www.britishv8.org/Articles/Shortie-Water-Pu... Nov 23 2009, 04:14 PM burton73 As you guys are going length of engine and the fir... Nov 23 2009, 06:00 PM Cheapsnake
As you guys are going length of engine and the fi... Nov 25 2009, 07:58 AM computers4kids
As you guys are going length of engine and the f... Nov 25 2009, 10:29 AM charliew The lt1 motor has a cam drive waterpump and also h... Nov 24 2009, 10:37 PM |
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