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to do or not to do electric water pump
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to do or not to do electric water pump 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.
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).
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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).
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).
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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?
Launching!
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^^ 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
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