scooter500

After some old message digging, saw that balanced thermostats work much better than common one, so am upgrading to a Milodon 16401 (180 degrees). My water pump is leaking. This car is stock w/ exception of hypertech fan switch and thermostat & purpose for now is work n back (4,000 rpms max). Since I have to replace water pump anyway, would there be a big advantage to a higher flow water pump? Also, I'd really appreciate any recommendations on reliable water pump brands - thanks

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jimdutro

Scooter, my `88 Iroc runs at 200 max in traffic when the temps are 90+ outside. I use a Jet part # 60600 fan switch, 200 degrees on, 185 off, a Stewart part # EMP-301 180 degree thermostat with 3 3/16ths bypass holes, 30% anti-freeze, 70% distilled water, 1 bottle Red Line water wetter and the parts that made the most difference in cooler temps was installing a 4th gen dual fan shroud and fans. I got the shroud from Hawks, the fans and everything else from Summit or Pep Boys. The fan shroud is the key.

scooter500

The dual fans & shroud would be a big step up. I will check bone yards around here. my water pumps going any thoughts on stock water pumps or something better?

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