firebird6786

right now i'm in the middle of putting my motor back together and was considering putting a electric water pump in. I'm wondering if its worth it or not? the car is not a daily driver.

Elliott's94Z

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Not a DD, DO IT! Well worth it IMO. Plus it's good for another 8-10rwh. Look into the Meziere HD pump. Love mine.

RamAir95TA

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Do it. It offers more than just a HP increase. If you're an avid drag racer, you can run the pump and fans between runs with the engine off to cool the motor down extremely fast (at least until the thermostat closes).

Elliott's94Z

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^^ Another benefit. I just heard the HP increase and jumped in J/K

firebird6786

what modifications did you have to do?

RamAir95TA

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The Meziere requires slight trimming of the fan shroud to clearance the pump motor.

The CSI/R requires minor trimming of the water pump housing (no clearancing to the fan shroud needed) to clear the mounting ears.

Both are very minor basic modifications. I am using the CSR and am pleased with the results. An additional benefit of using an electric water pump is that it also allows for a double roller timing chain. Removal of the water pump drive also supposedly decreases stress on the front cam bearing (not proven, although it would make sense).

Elliott's94Z

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Like Ram said, had to trim a little off the fan shroud. Nothing major.

Bad_tx_Z28

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would it be worth it on a DD? providing you install the warning light?

Elliott's94Z

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I would say def so if your stock one was needing to be replaced. If not, wait until it goes out to swap the Electric in.

JoshuaCole67

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i am thinking about gettin en electric water pump to but didnt think it was good for a DD... imma wait til my old one goes out to get it but what do yall mean by the warning lights?

latindragons

^^ You'll need to have some form of warning system to let you know that your pump has stopped working. Being electric instead of motor driven, it has more of a chance of stop working maybe due to a bad ground or cut wire or something so you'll need something to let you know before it's too late. At least that's what I think is what they mean haha

JoshuaCole67

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ok i understand now..figured they would come with one... so im guessn they dont and im guessn you just make one your self...

Bad_tx_Z28

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yeah, i think painless make a relay kit for it. I know some people have it setup that when the pump fails it shuts off the fuel pump so there isnt any damage.