The best location for an electric water pump SBC V8 conversion, The best location for an electric water pump SBC V8 conversion Options

[dwillouby]

I will try to purge the air better this weekend. I have the complete Renagade system so I think the fans are rated correctly. What I dont have is shrouding around the fans. They didnt do it when I bought the system . May mock up a shroud as well and see what happens.
David

[BRAVE_HELIOS]

I will try to purge the air better this weekend. I have the complete Renagade system so I think the fans are rated correctly. What I dont have is shrouding around the fans. They didnt do it when I bought the system . May mock up a shroud as well and see what happens.
David

Dave... update please! What are the results of your upgrade so far?

As for me... so far so good. Drove it to work (10 miles one way) and back and it barely broke 200 and it was a warm day too!

[TC 914-8]

I see this thread is several years old. I’m just curious if this ever worked out with the electric water pump does anybody have any input? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

[dwillouby]

Best location is the lowest point in the cooling system and at the rear (below engine). During acceleration the suction side of the pump will have highest pressure and helps the pump when you need maximum flow.

So then my idea of using the Jegs pump and mounting it the Renegade remote water pump housing is a good idea (as long as clearance allows)?

Used the Jegs pump with my Renegade housing. Had to machine the housing (.100 ?) to allow the pump to fit.
Changed to Mezier with the LS.

[burton73]

I see this thread is several years old. I’m just curious if this ever worked out with the electric water pump does anybody have any input? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=363404

Here is an example of electric water pump.

As well as a V8 car for sale from one of our fine members

Bob B

[TC 914-8]

Best location is the lowest point in the cooling system and at the rear (below engine). During acceleration the suction side of the pump will have highest pressure and helps the pump when you need maximum flow.

So then my idea of using the Jegs pump and mounting it the Renegade remote water pump housing is a good idea (as long as clearance allows)?

Used the Jegs pump with my Renegade housing. Had to machine the housing (.100 ?) to allow the pump to fit.
Changed to Mezier with the LS.

Thanks for the reply, when you did run the Jegs unit did you have enough flow or any cooling issues ?

[TC 914-8]

I see this thread is several years old. I’m just curious if this ever worked out with the electric water pump does anybody have any input? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=363404

Here is an example of electric water pump.

As well as a V8 car for sale from one of our fine members

Bob B

Looks good Bob, I have heard the Davies-Craig is a good option, I’m trying to retrofit without any major reworking of the system. My current belt driven unit works fine but I know the Rod Simpson housing has a restricted inlet. I’ve reached out to Renegade to see if they will sell a housing I can use the Jegs electric motor. I’m also trying not to create more problems by messing with the already functioning system.

[dwillouby]

Best location is the lowest point in the cooling system and at the rear (below engine). During acceleration the suction side of the pump will have highest pressure and helps the pump when you need maximum flow.

So then my idea of using the Jegs pump and mounting it the Renegade remote water pump housing is a good idea (as long as clearance allows)?

Used the Jegs pump with my Renegade housing. Had to machine the housing (.100 ?) to allow the pump to fit.
Changed to Mezier with the LS.

Thanks for the reply, when you did run the Jegs unit did you have enough flow or any cooling issues ?

Yes if I recall it worked better as didn't depend on engine speed for flow rate.
Didnt use very long as was in process of upgrading to the LS renegade system

[TC 914-8]

Best location is the lowest point in the cooling system and at the rear (below engine). During acceleration the suction side of the pump will have highest pressure and helps the pump when you need maximum flow.

So then my idea of using the Jegs pump and mounting it the Renegade remote water pump housing is a good idea (as long as clearance allows)?

Used the Jegs pump with my Renegade housing. Had to machine the housing (.100 ?) to allow the pump to fit.
Changed to Mezier with the LS.

Thanks for the reply, when you did run the Jegs unit did you have enough flow or any cooling issues ?

Yes if I recall it worked better as didn't depend on engine speed for flow rate.
Didnt use very long as was in process of upgrading to the LS renegade system

Thanks !!! Any chance you still have the Renegade housing ? For sale ?

[burton73]

Best location is the lowest point in the cooling system and at the rear (below engine). During acceleration the suction side of the pump will have highest pressure and helps the pump when you need maximum flow.

So then my idea of using the Jegs pump and mounting it the Renegade remote water pump housing is a good idea (as long as clearance allows)?

Used the Jegs pump with my Renegade housing. Had to machine the housing (.100 ?) to allow the pump to fit.
Changed to Mezier with the LS.

Thanks for the reply, when you did run the Jegs unit did you have enough flow or any cooling issues ?

Yes if I recall it worked better as didn't depend on engine speed for flow rate.
Didnt use very long as was in process of upgrading to the LS renegade system

Thanks !!! Any chance you still have the Renegade housing ? For sale ?

I clearly remember the rod Simpson water pump housing. This was back in 1979, it fit a 440 or big block Mopar water pump some guys said they had to the machine the back a little bit because when you pushed a stock water pump in, the back of it was hitting the back wall of housing. It needed to be clearanced a little. My memory, that of a 70 year old dude


Best Bob B Burton