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So everything’s finally moving forward on my 408 project, well at least to the point I’m beginning to doubt the last few details of my setup 😂😂
the car currently has a meizure ewp on it, and I can’t remember if that’s a “it’ll be fine” or a “don’t ******* do it” on big boost iron block setups and I figure I’d i need to get a GM pump on it I should do it now before everything is in the ******* car.
Opinions? Experiences?
AC/Heat will be deleted, I have a dewits cut radiator. Combo is an Iron 408 GenIV LS3 setup with a YSI-B overspun.
In my experience the meizure ewp sucked ***. I was also running and iron block turbo setup. The car wouldn't stay cool. I switched back to a stock pump and all my cooling problems were fixed.
Talking to people who have used EWP with big power, I am told the pump does not keep up while making several pulls and the coolant temp will keep going up. They cruise for a minute and the temps come back down after just a couple minutes. The factory pump moves more volume and keeps up way better. I really wanted a EWP because of potential belt issues. Break a belt and the water pump is no longer working. With an electric I could limp home and not have to worry about over heating. I am still on a stock pump atm.
Yeah all these comments are basically what I remember reading. EWP officially sitting on the workbench and for sale!! Lol
is there a mechanical upgrade over stock in the aftermarket or should I grab an LSwhatever version and not worry? I figure if I have to buy one might as well spend the money on the best available.
IMHO The only real use for EWP is a dedicated drag car for quicker warm up and cool down between rounds. Have tried running them on the street with poor results.
01-03-2019, 01:33 AM
EWP or Stock water pump.
