Cashed

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I have a very mild LT1...only addition to the engine is the LT4 hotcam kit. Not going to be a high powered drag car (truck) when I finish the build. I want to add an electric water pump, however. Browsing the net I have found 4 different brands of electric pumps...Meziere (spelling?), CSR, Summitt, & Jegs. I am looking for the best deal as well as a pump that doesnt go out or leak after 2 months of use. It seems that the Meziere pump is the top of the line...however it costs significantly more than the others. Is the CSR pump a good, reputable pump? what about the Summitt/Jegs pumps?? Are they manufactured by CSR or someone then sold at a cheaper price? Again, this vehicle will not be driven at the strip or auto crossed...just cruising and taking me to work once or twice a week. Any suggestions would be great!

FlamingChicken

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i bought a meziere hd pump from summit. flowed the most of what ive seen, 55gpm. you have to cut the fan shroud a bit but overall real easy to install. also ordered the painless harness with it which made for a clean install. with this pump i have noticed no increased cruising temps as others have stated. according to the gauge runs about 175. not sure if i would buy one for the sole purpose of street driving. doubt the hp gained would be noticeable enough just driving.

JasonC

My car had a Meziere on it when I bought it. The pump was pretty noisy and was starting to leak. I replaced it with a CSR unit and havent looked back. Its dead silent and I have yet to notice any temp differences.

transamws6_97

iTrader: (5)

weird i have a meziere and no sound comes from my water pump

Skillet

I have a CSR on my Impala. No noise, no leaks, and it keeps my 383 plenty cool.

Paul Bell

iTrader: (9)

Meziere HD here. 30,000+ year 'round miles and quiet as a church, no leaks, runs kool.

Just wait, some guy here is gonna jump into this thread and tell you how bad EWP's are and how much better stock pumps are.

Toronto_LT1

iTrader: (-1)

^^^ haha,i think i know who you're talking about.

back to topic - CSR EWP for almost 20,000 miles here,no leaks,no noise,
keeps my LT1 cool in the hottest of days in heavy traffic w/ the AC blasting.

I8ASaleen

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I know exactly who he's talking about.

fergymoto

iTrader: (129)

CSR here. I think CSR and Meziere both make a good product.

Elliott's94Z

iTrader: (12)

You prob forgot the gasket haven't had one problem with my Meziere with leaking or noise

AChotrod

iTrader: (17)

LE said summits ewp is a good unit and cheap. Im looking at them now also.

19mike84

i have a meziere and have no problems with it. i would recomend the wiring harness thing. it cost a few bucks more but is worth it

BigBadWhitey

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If its not going to be a high power drag vehicle...why bother with an ewp? Once it goes...it doesnt have the signs that the spline/dowl driven water pump has, and if you dont catch it before it goes..your going to be out alot of internals.

I8ASaleen

iTrader: (9)

Um b/c you can buy a relayed warning kit to tell you when it's going $60 is cheap insurance to be able to swap a waterpump in 25min and have it last just as long as a stock one with better cooling capacity.

fergymoto

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So in other words you prefer a hot engine and coolant bathed distributor over just a hot engine? Even the latter can be prevented with a warning light.

1badzee

iTrader: (12)

Meziere EWP here, over 15,000 miles and still works like a charm. Car stays at 180* on the highway even in Florida's hot summers

tbird31

iTrader: (22)

werd. me 2.

Cashed

iTrader: (1)

thanks for the testimonials fellas. I think Ill to with the CSR due to my budget for this truck.

Next question and I'm sure this is an understood YES... Painless relay kit. Anyone use it? Worth the 30 bucks?

Toronto_LT1

iTrader: (-1)

yes,get it.

ulakovic22

iTrader: (12)

Make sure you have access to a grinder if running the CSR. IIRC you have to clearance the housing. Yes get the Painless Relay kit as well.