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 |
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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. |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
May 28 2017, 03:49 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 |
Hey all,
Happy Memorial Day! I think the car has running much cooler since incorporating the expansion tank out of a v8 Crown Vic. I have taken it for a short drive or two (around 3 miles) with the new setup and it never got past 200. Mind you this is with no T-stat, no rad restrictor washer and straight water for cooling. Fan is configured to come on at 160. Today; I decided to remove the hood and take it for another drive; this time around 5 miles. Bright sunny day and around 83 degrees out, mixed driving and reaching speeds up to 70 then mostly 40-50. I must say; driving around without a hood garners many looks and thumbs up! I think removing the hood helped, at least a bit. After my 5 mile loop, the temp was around 190 when I pulled int the garage. I guess I am having a hard time figuring out what is acceptable for a running temp. I mean if I can keep the temp at 200 or less, even with no t-stat and the fan coming on at 160; I would be happy. If at this time, my setup still has the potential of overheating, what should I do next? Four row radiator? Electric W/P? Both? See the attached pictures... and back to removing the hood. Like I said; I think it did help in keeping the temp a bit lower but I do not want to drive around with no hood all the time! What about drilling large holes on the front trunk floor to allow more air to escape. Is that feasible? Will it take away from structure rigidity? Also; if you take a closer look at the picture of the grille versus the length of the radiator, you will notice that the radiator is longer that the grill opening. It is completely sealed and ducted but I wonder if the opening should be larger. I think tomorrow, I will remove the bumper and take it for a drive and see if makes any difference. Stay tuned for more! |
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