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. |
914GT |
Apr 25 2017, 12:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,100 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Tucson Member No.: 2,923 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Personally I don't use back flush kits as they introduce another potential failure point in the system. If I suspect a radiator problem I disconnect the hoses and flush water through it opposite the normal direction of flow, then look to see if anything comes out. Same with an engine block removing the drain plugs. I think the flush kits leave tap water in the system and I like to start off with new antifreeze and distilled water.
For pressure testing I think anywhere you can tie into the pressurized part of the system will work as long as your expansion tank and pressure cap are connected as normal. |
BRAVE_HELIOS |
Apr 25 2017, 01:01 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 |
Personally I don't use back flush kits as they introduce another potential failure point in the system. If I suspect a radiator problem I disconnect the hoses and flush water through it opposite the normal direction of flow, then look to see if anything comes out. Same with an engine block removing the drain plugs. I think the flush kits leave tap water in the system and I like to start off with new antifreeze and distilled water. For pressure testing I think anywhere you can tie into the pressurized part of the system will work as long as your expansion tank and pressure cap are connected as normal. That should work. The VW cap is rated for around 20 psi; I think. I can pressurize the system while the cap is on and wait for the cap to open and allow the coolant to flow to the overflow tank. |
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