Water Pump Replacement...
09-14-2001, 11:14 AM
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Water Pump Replacement...
Took the waterpump on my L98 off last night. I'm going to purchase a new one...probably AC Delco.
What are the advantages/disadvantages to installing an electric water pump? Are there any gains from doing this?
Thanks,
Dave :D
What are the advantages/disadvantages to installing an electric water pump? Are there any gains from doing this?
Thanks,
Dave :D
09-14-2001, 07:13 PM
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Re: Water Pump Replacement... (Dave's_88)
[QUOTE installing an electric water pump? Are there any gains from doing this?
Thanks,
Dave :D [/QUOTE] Yea more horsepower :D
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Dave :D [/QUOTE] Yea more horsepower :D
09-14-2001, 07:38 PM
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Re: Water Pump Replacement... (Dave's_88)
You should get more HP and better mileage. The possible downside may be cooling and complexity. But if you don't race it may not be worth it.
[Modified by 65Z01, 5:39 PM 9/14/2001]
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09-14-2001, 11:46 PM
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Re: Water Pump Replacement... (Dave's_88)
You will introduce an additional current draw on the alternator....100% of operating cycle. Corvette alternators are problematic at best, to begin with. In my opinion, let the crank take care of the cooling. Good luck!