Eric78K5
1/2 ton status
Well, I want to start buying some new pieces before I have the new 350 installed. I want a new pump, cause I'm getting a new radiator, so I want suggestions. Pros and cons would be helpful also. Thanks.
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Best Water Pump?
- Thread starter Eric78K5
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Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
I am running the Summit Hi-Flow pump.
It looks stock but has a higher flow rating and is said to eleminate the air pockets or hot spots that can occur in the blocks water chanels. My rig runs at 185 hwy and 185-190 in town.
Rock ON!
72 K5
Led Zeppelin
http://burt4x4.coloradok5.com
It looks stock but has a higher flow rating and is said to eleminate the air pockets or hot spots that can occur in the blocks water chanels. My rig runs at 185 hwy and 185-190 in town.
Rock ON!
http://burt4x4.coloradok5.com
realsquash
1/2 ton status
If you must get an aftermarket one, one of the nice cast-iron ones will be great. The Weiand pumps are known for durability and higher flow.
Squash
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Squash
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JimmyDie6.2
1/2 ton status
I get mine from pep boys. They are new and have a lifetime warranty.
Eric78K5
1/2 ton status
How about the Edlebrock pumps? If I decide to add a little shine under the hood, I may try one of their chrome/polished ones. Anyone out there using one of these?
Burt4x4
1 Ton First Gen
Just remember chrome retains heat and heat kills bearings/seals etc.....
So if I wanted to preety it up I would go with polished aluminum, but of corse thats usually high$$$$...........
Rock ON!
72 K5
Led Zeppelin
http://burt4x4.coloradok5.com
So if I wanted to preety it up I would go with polished aluminum, but of corse thats usually high$$$$...........
Rock ON!
http://burt4x4.coloradok5.com
JimmyDie6.2
1/2 ton status
I have a chrome water pump on my GTO, you have to clean it all the time or it will start to flake and look like junkyard crapola.
I have a OEM replacement that is plain old black and I have no complaints. It was cheap too, I think when you see an add in the paper that says "water pumps starting at 39.99" the 39.99 in all cases is a SBC...I love My mouse
Peeetah
Registered Member
Go to Napa, Pepboys, etc, etc, no need to pay so much for and have to wait from a hi per. pump from summit. Just make sure it is a BRAND NEW pump no a remanufactured one. Rebuilt is ok for alot of truck parts but water pumps should be brand new.
