Best Water Pump for L98
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Racer
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From: Whitby Ontario
Best Water Pump for L98
I put a Stewart water pump on my '91 L98 3 1/2 years ago thinking I had bought something better than OEM. This pump has just failed with only 8,000 miles on it .
So now that I am prematurely back in the water pump market ..........any thoughts on the best higher performance pump than OEM would be appreciated.
I am considering an Edelbrock pump now but would like to know if you guys have any recomendations.
The '91 L98 automatic trans coupe is basically stock with only a chip /K&N filter ,open breather box and 24# injectors. I have 1.6 roller tip rockers going on shortly as well.
Any thoughts ?
Thanks
So now that I am prematurely back in the water pump market ..........any thoughts on the best higher performance pump than OEM would be appreciated.
I am considering an Edelbrock pump now but would like to know if you guys have any recomendations.
The '91 L98 automatic trans coupe is basically stock with only a chip /K&N filter ,open breather box and 24# injectors. I have 1.6 roller tip rockers going on shortly as well.
Any thoughts ?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by Red C4
I put a Stewart water pump on my '91 L98 3 1/2 years ago thinking I had bought something better than OEM. This pump has just failed with only 8,000 miles on it .
So now that I am prematurely back in the water pump market ..........any thoughts on the best higher performance pump than OEM would be appreciated.
I am considering an Edelbrock pump now but would like to know if you guys have any recomendations.
The '91 L98 automatic trans coupe is basically stock with only a chip /K&N filter ,open breather box and 24# injectors. I have 1.6 roller tip rockers going on shortly as well.
Any thoughts ?
Thanks
So now that I am prematurely back in the water pump market ..........any thoughts on the best higher performance pump than OEM would be appreciated.
I am considering an Edelbrock pump now but would like to know if you guys have any recomendations.
The '91 L98 automatic trans coupe is basically stock with only a chip /K&N filter ,open breather box and 24# injectors. I have 1.6 roller tip rockers going on shortly as well.
Any thoughts ?
Thanks
roller tip? huh!
Safety Car
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From: Northern California
Originally Posted by Red C4
This pump has just failed with only 8,000 miles on it .
Did it leak out of the weep hole, did the inner seals fail, shaft bearings fail or did it fail because of a gasket leak from an improper install?
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Racer
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From: Whitby Ontario
Originally Posted by GKK
Just curious but, how did the Stewart waterpump fail?
Did it leak out of the weep hole, did the inner seals fail, shaft bearings fail or did it fail because of a gasket leak from an improper install?
Did it leak out of the weep hole, did the inner seals fail, shaft bearings fail or did it fail because of a gasket leak from an improper install?
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Racer
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From: Whitby Ontario
Originally Posted by Vetracr
I think the Stewart failure was a fluke. I've used the Stewart pumps on my race cars since they started supplying the NASCAR builders. FYI, I have no personal interest in Stewart.
Larry
Larry
Not sure if it's a fluke or not ,but it's not working well and needs a replacement. Just wondering if there is anything else good out there besides the Edelbrock Victor series.
Team Owner
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
If you install a Stewart, remove and reseal the backing plate. Mine leaked straight outta the box. (well, 4 hours after removing it from the box and installing it.)
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From: Indianapolis IN
I like my Flow Kooler alot, Edelbrock was pricey and the FK does the same thing, Flows more at idle etc.
http://www.flowkooler.com/
http://www.flowkooler.com/
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Racer
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From: Whitby Ontario
Originally Posted by 88BlackZ-51
i did. curious why u didnt buy the full roller rockers. summit has them for $206 i think.
Just playin around
. I'll get serious when I do the full rebuild.
Drifting
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From: Port McNicoll Ontario
Originally Posted by Red C4
Cuz I got the Roller tips on the forum for $60.00 new .
Just playin around . I'll get serious when I do the full rebuild.
Just playin around
. I'll get serious when I do the full rebuild.Don't tell Rick.