is electric water pump worth getting?
Aug 14, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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Burning Brakes
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From: 10.54 @ 129 346 N/A A4 Record 9.78 @ 139+ on 150 shot
is electric water pump worth getting?
I am having the heads done to my car later this month , just wondering if there is a a big benifit to going with the electric water pump... HP wise, cooling wise?
Aug 14, 2006 | 10:59 PM
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It will ick you up a few HP... but for the price and what you get out of it, I would stay away from it.
VR
Aug 14, 2006 | 11:14 PM
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If you race alot yes, if not it's not worth the cost.
Aug 15, 2006 | 12:32 AM
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Do a search and you will see some threads with neg. commments.
I'd spend the money on something else. i.e. undersize pulley. IMHO
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Aug 15, 2006 | 06:01 AM
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It cannot flow enough at high rpm to remain effective (Meiziere), and adds another failure point that I'd worry about.
It's okay for drag racers, but anyone who does roadcourses should avoid it.
Aug 15, 2006 | 06:06 AM
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I considered it also, but the reliability seems to be an issue for a street driven car.
Aug 15, 2006 | 06:57 AM
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Aug 15, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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Aug 16, 2006 | 02:05 AM
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are there any aftermarket mechanical water pumps out there or is the OEM pump as good as it gets?
Aug 16, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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i use it and my car runs super cool, i luv it