Electric Water Pump
03-05-2009, 01:24 PM
#1
Electric Water Pump Sorry if this topics been beat to death but search isn't working for me.
Im thinking about deleting my power steering and ac, and getting a alternator relocation brakcet. Now this would cause me to have to run a electric water pump.
So what are the pros and cons of running one? Whats a good brand to purchase?
Thanks guys.
Im thinking about deleting my power steering and ac, and getting a alternator relocation brakcet. Now this would cause me to have to run a electric water pump.
So what are the pros and cons of running one? Whats a good brand to purchase?
Thanks guys.
03-05-2009, 01:27 PM
#2
Sorry if this topics been beat to death but search isn't working for me.
Im thinking about deleting my power steering and ac, and getting a alternator relocation brakcet. Now this would cause me to have to run a electric water pump.
So what are the pros and cons of running one? Whats a good brand to purchase?
Thanks guys.
Im thinking about deleting my power steering and ac, and getting a alternator relocation brakcet. Now this would cause me to have to run a electric water pump.
So what are the pros and cons of running one? Whats a good brand to purchase?
Thanks guys.
03-05-2009, 01:46 PM
#4
O.K. That is a different question The brands commonly used are Meziere (most expensive) CSR, Summit and Jegs.
Summit and Jegs are clearly repackaged, most likely CSRs. Summit does sell a full kit, pump, relay, fuze, wiring, etc.
The Mezieres come in 2 speeds, 43 and 55 (I believe that is in GPH, you would have to check.)
The good:
Once installed, very easy to replace. It sits right up front with 6 small bolt, takes about 15 minutes. Just an FYI, if you ever encounter the situation.
It stops the number on cause for Opti failure. Almost every LT1 pump I ever saw fail had the rear seal/bearing go out. This looses a deluge of coolant on top of the already sensitive Opti.
The bad:
It runs at a constant rate. The same a idle as at 150 mph (No, officer, I have NEVER driven that fast.hehe)
It takes some good wiring skills to do it correctly. You have to connect to the alternator or battery, install the fuze block, the relay, the on/off wire, and then to the pump itself.
The worst for me was beating out the old shaft. I used a press at work and it was a hassle. But I am sure others have easier methods.
Many claim h/p gains, and it makes sense. But, for me, the point was moot. I hate pulling Optis.
Summit and Jegs are clearly repackaged, most likely CSRs. Summit does sell a full kit, pump, relay, fuze, wiring, etc.
The Mezieres come in 2 speeds, 43 and 55 (I believe that is in GPH, you would have to check.)
The good:
Once installed, very easy to replace. It sits right up front with 6 small bolt, takes about 15 minutes. Just an FYI, if you ever encounter the situation.
It stops the number on cause for Opti failure. Almost every LT1 pump I ever saw fail had the rear seal/bearing go out. This looses a deluge of coolant on top of the already sensitive Opti.
The bad:
It runs at a constant rate. The same a idle as at 150 mph (No, officer, I have NEVER driven that fast.hehe)
It takes some good wiring skills to do it correctly. You have to connect to the alternator or battery, install the fuze block, the relay, the on/off wire, and then to the pump itself.
The worst for me was beating out the old shaft. I used a press at work and it was a hassle. But I am sure others have easier methods.
Many claim h/p gains, and it makes sense. But, for me, the point was moot. I hate pulling Optis.
Last edited by koolaid_kid; 03-05-2009 at 01:59 PM.
03-05-2009, 02:19 PM
#7
Damn, nevermind. I forgot about the whole manual rack thing. Is there anyone that sell a relocation kit that keeps the PS?
And thanks koolaid kid!
And as far as wiring goes, do they give you any kind of instruction on how to wire it up?
And thanks koolaid kid!
And as far as wiring goes, do they give you any kind of instruction on how to wire it up?
Last edited by BlackTA96; 03-05-2009 at 02:50 PM.
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03-05-2009, 04:43 PM
#8
You are welcome. As you can tell, many have their favorites. I have a Meziere myself.
My Painless kit came with what I consider to be a basic wiring diagram. I have found several that include installing L.E.D.s to let you know if it is running and if it is not running. Unfortunately, I could not find any at this time.
My Painless kit came with what I consider to be a basic wiring diagram. I have found several that include installing L.E.D.s to let you know if it is running and if it is not running. Unfortunately, I could not find any at this time.
03-05-2009, 06:30 PM
#11
http://www.ws6.com/kelley-wp.htm
back whe I did the swap, the above lnk helped.
I used a Painless Wiring relay, IIRC it was a FP relay
this guy may make a wiring kit
www.inovativewiring.com
back whe I did the swap, the above lnk helped.
I used a Painless Wiring relay, IIRC it was a FP relay
this guy may make a wiring kit
www.inovativewiring.com
