Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

so the local guys i hang out with are all about "street cars". So the one guy did some work on my water pump for me and the other guy asked WHY! i was runnin a elec. water pump. "is it a race car!?" "you plan on driving it on the street?!" How many of you guys are runnin a elec. water pump everyday or on the street for driving? He made it sound like i was gonna burn it out if its on for a long time.

blind527

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The lives of those are fine. They have a 2500 hour life expectancy. That's pretty damn good if you ask me.

HBHRacing

It's perfectly fine. Besides, it's a hell of a lot easier to replace the electric pump then it is the whole housing. Not to mention it will never leak onto the opti like the stock pump. They last for a very good amount of time, no worries.

Burning Rubber

iTrader: (1)

i am going to be running an electric water pump on the street when my car is back on the road

formula355LT1

I have an electric waterpump, it's fine the car runs cool.

harvickgm

iTrader: (10)

CSI electic pump..... just fine for me on the street... i do about 75 miles a day on my car.. .to and from work... no worries...

blind527

iTrader: (8)

What do you guys like better, the CSI units, or the Meizere?

redneck01

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i like my meziere, but thats just me

HBHRacing

It's not CSI anymore, it's CSR. Personally I like the CSR. The machined O-ring grove was a nice touch, they have a very good impeller design, plus they are cheaper then Mez.

harvickgm

iTrader: (10)

yea, its CSR... but im still use to CSI and mine say CSI... so thats why it just hasnt stuck yet.... and notching the WP is very easy... the thing about the MEZ is that if it needs to be changed out i would think you would have to take the fan shroud off to do so... with the CSR you can still get to it.. just remove the bolts and out it comes...

redneck01

iTrader: (3)

true true...had to cut the shroud for the mez. and later i found out the csr was cheaper...check parts forum first, then just get the csr and be happy.

carzman5678

Should you set-up the water pump to run when the key is on, or would be a good idea to throw a toggle switch in with it to allow it to run while the car is off?

HBHRacing

Key on is really all you need. I started making relay systems that had a manual switch, but honestly you don't need the switch. If I need to cool down in a hurry I just throw my fan switch on high and turn the key on to let the pump run. Within 30-60 seconds it's dropped about all it will need to. I did sell one with a manual switch before I changed my mind, but it was a bit more of a hassle then it needed to be and drive the price up a good amount. It also made the install a little bit longer and limited the operation of teh warning LED's


Long story short, you really don't need a switch.

Taubr Unit

iTrader: (32)

thats what i figured. and im only gonna be driving my car on weekends and at the track. So from the sounds of it ill be more then fine. thanks for all the replies!!!

JimboManJones

I drive mine everyday, don't worry about it, if it fails, 6 bolts and it pops off alot easier then the stock pump.

Honda Hunter

iTrader: (8)

Alot of people are for or against EW's. I understand were both sides are coming from but I hate when someone says the EW isnt sfe and wont last long. That's retarded. If you monitor your car like you should, that wouldnt be a issue.

ABA383

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Mine runs a wee bit hotter at cruise. I guess because it runs at a constant speed regardless of engine rpm, BUT way cooler in traffic and slower speeds...I also did before and after same day dyno testing and got 9-10 rwhp across the entire rpm range by going to an EWP (Meziere)...I ran mine with the Painless wiring relay kit and its been fine for almost a year...

--Alan

TwoFast4Lv

iTrader: (8)

I have been using one for so long the CSI is fadeing

I re-wried mine to run through the old Air pump relay