Tuff Stuff vs. Chevy/GM Waterpumps

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Feb 17, 2025 | 06:44 PM

upstateNY_Rich

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Tuff Stuff vs. Chevy/GM Waterpumps

I am rebuilding my LS1 and I will be replacing the water pump, I was looking at the Tuff Stuff and the Chevy performance pumps. The Tuff Stuff is $225 and the Chevy performance is the same price, the stock GM is about $70 less. My question is the GM pump equal or is the extra money worth it

Feb 18, 2025 | 07:01 AM

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You want to buy the made in mexico ac delco pump. It will be the more expensive out of the two delco options.

Feb 18, 2025 | 08:20 AM

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The expensive Delco pump is made in Mexico and Tuff Stuff is made in the US. I have used Tuff Stuff in the past with power steering pumps and alternators, and I haven't had issues with anything. I just purchased one of their water pumps for the GTO. I don't have any reason to believe that it will be any different.

Apr 25, 2025 | 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 02EBC5Z06

You want to buy the made in mexico ac delco pump. It will be the more expensive out of the two delco options.

I know it's a few months later, but any reason why? Gathering parts for a heads/cam swap.

Apr 25, 2025 | 07:46 AM

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I know it's a few months later, but any reason why? Gathering parts for a heads/cam swap.

The Mexico made pump is a lot better quality than the China made unit. I have seen plenty of the China made pumps blow out the back plate and just seize up.

Apr 25, 2025 | 08:32 AM

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I know it's a few months later, but any reason why? Gathering parts for a heads/cam swap.

i completely rebuilt the engine and I didn't want to reuse a 24 year old water pump
Thanks Rich

Apr 25, 2025 | 08:33 AM

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The Mexico made pump is a lot better quality than the China made unit. I have seen plenty of the China made pumps blow out the back plate and just seize up.

I went with the Tuff Stuff water pump

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