[V8Vairs] Electric Water Pumps

[George Jones]

Check with the individual manufacturers. Most recommend that they are
designed for drag racing applications. I looked at this (and still am) as an
option for my Crown conversion, but I was not satisfied with the flow rate
as compared to the belt driven pump. Believe me, I would love to dispense
with the water pump on the front of my V8, but am not interested in going to
a 35 GPM pump when my factory pump flows about 100GPM.

There is one remote electric that mounts on the radiator that gave about a
70GPM flow rate that I am considering, but I've got transmission problems
that have taken priority.

On 6/18/07, jim.acker at comcast.net <jim.acker at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> Does anyone have experience with electric water pumps for SBC
> engines?  They are advertised to pump at 35+ GPM and have a service life of
> 2000-3000 hrs.  This is an attractive option, but I'm unsure how they will
> work for normal street use.  I found one post on the internet where a guy
> used it for everyday driving and swore by it.  Everyone else uses them for
> short duration racing.
>



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George Jones
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'65 Monza Crown V8 Convertible
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