The best location for an electric water pump SBC V8 conversion, The best location for an electric water pump SBC V8 conversion |
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The best location for an electric water pump SBC V8 conversion, The best location for an electric water pump SBC V8 conversion |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
Apr 22 2017, 10:06 AM
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"Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens" Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 25-September 06 From: The Land Of ID! Member No.: 6,920 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Hey all,
Inching closer to going electric on my V8 conversion car. Right now; going through the process of cleaning out radiator and water passages/block with ThermoCure, then Prestone citric acid flush. Assuming I get a really clean system but not fix the run hot situation; I will go electric. Where is the best place to mount the electric pump? It would seem that the easiest way to go in my case is with this: http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Pro.../50930/10002/-1 It a 50 GPM unit that should bolt right up to the Renegade remote water pump housing already in place in my car on the lower left hand side of the engine... that is assuming there is enough clearance between the water pump and the firewall. Would this work? I have heard stories going back and forth about mounting the pump by the radiator or by the engine. |
Mike Bellis |
Apr 22 2017, 03:39 PM
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Resident Electrician Group: Members Posts: 8,345 Joined: 22-June 09 From: Midlothian TX Member No.: 10,496 Region Association: None |
I have heard of those electric pumps bottoming out in the housing and binding the impeller. Make sure to check for this. I do think it's your best be/easiest install.
If you are talking about the bottle in the trunk bubbling, that hose should connect to a filler cap vent. Should be no pressure unless your cap has failed. |
Andyrew |
Apr 22 2017, 04:25 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I have heard of those electric pumps bottoming out in the housing and binding the impeller. Make sure to check for this. I do think it's your best be/easiest install. Even the mopar pumps do that. I had to clearance my old rebuilt mopar pump for the impeller. |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
Apr 22 2017, 04:44 PM
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"Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens" Group: Members Posts: 295 Joined: 25-September 06 From: The Land Of ID! Member No.: 6,920 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I have heard of those electric pumps bottoming out in the housing and binding the impeller. Make sure to check for this. I do think it's your best be/easiest install. Even the mopar pumps do that. I had to clearance my old rebuilt mopar pump for the impeller. I was about to ask... if the Jegs unit is made to install in a stock MOPAR W/P housing and I (we) have stock MOPAR mechanical W/P installed in the Renegade Remote W/P housing, how could they not either be interchangeable (both work correctly) or both have the same potential clearance issues. How does one check for clearance anyway? |
Andyrew |
Apr 22 2017, 05:29 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
I have heard of those electric pumps bottoming out in the housing and binding the impeller. Make sure to check for this. I do think it's your best be/easiest install. Even the mopar pumps do that. I had to clearance my old rebuilt mopar pump for the impeller. I was about to ask... if the Jegs unit is made to install in a stock MOPAR W/P housing and I (we) have stock MOPAR mechanical W/P installed in the Renegade Remote W/P housing, how could they not either be interchangeable (both work correctly) or both have the same potential clearance issues. How does one check for clearance anyway? Check for clearance by installing it and seeing if it spins freely. If its difficult to bolt down tight then there is another sign. |
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