Let me know guys. I need a new water pump soon. I've ruled out not getting the edelbrock since it is $150. So it's either going to be the Weiand one (8240) for $114.95 at summit or the Stewart stage 1 for $74.95. For some reason, the weiand looks a little different on the outside. Anyways, the weiand is aluminum and the stewart is cast.....aluminum worth the extra cash? Oh, and should I use their special 180 stat with the stewart? That stat won't go screwy in closed loop since it has holes in it will it? Now, go vote. Thanks

 

Difference between aluminum and cast stewart is more than just weight. You can only get an aluminum in Stage 2 or higher of stewarts which is more flow. I say it will probably be worth it. Try doing some searches on the thermostat thing. Some people like the stewart thermos other prefer to just drill the stock ones out.

 

C'mon fellas, help a guy out.

 

Where in socal are you? I've got a new stage 1 pump in the original box in my closet in orange county.

 

Glendora

 

eric, why do you think you need a new pump?

 

Because I'm not going to trust a piece of crap original water pump on a new engine. I don't mind spending $75-$120 on a new one.

 

If it aint broke, why fix it? lol Unless you want experience changing a water pump and waisting a few hours and a couple bucks???

I guess i would want to put my $70-100 into PM (brakes, belts, radiator flush, tranny fluid change, rear end lube changed) or adding a mod that could add something to the car either by adding power, handling or better looks.

its your world, do what you please. PM is what keeps a car running well, and so many people skip it

 

You see, when I car has 200,000 miles on a water pump, it's cheap insurance just to replace it. I'm just not going to start cutting corners and half-assing stuff after I spend a boat load of money on a new engine. Plus, new, aftermarket water pumps are more efficient than stock. I don't need to be told that I don't know how to maintain a car just because I want to use a new water pump.

 

If youre replacing it, you may as well save a little weight in the process. Granted, its not much, but every little bit helps. My vote goes for the Weiand.

 

Ok lets clear somthings up here. First I never said you dont know how to maintain a car, where did you get that from, sounds like you and my wife have the same logic, lol.

Second, I missed the very last part of your last post saying it was goin on a new engine, I thought you were replacing it, just to replace it. My bad, dont take posts so personally. I was just suggesting what I thought were better alternatives because most people dont remember PM(remember I did say "If it were my $70-100). I wasnt in anyway attacking you, but only doing what these boards are meant for: to give opinions to others and help if you can.

 

It's all good

 

Stewart pumps are nice... they don't recommend underdrive pullies since there shafts don't use very much power to turn them... they said a person would see little if not gain from a pulley set on a waterpump.

My vote would be Stage 1 unless you want more weight loss and better flow then spring for a Stage 2 (gonna cost you more though).

 

Do they mean not to use an underdrive pulley on the pump istself or on the crank? Because I was just planning on underdriving the crank only, would I be ok?

 

sorry eric, i didnt know that it was going on the new engine. already stocking up the parts??? hey check your pm's. l8ter.

 

Man, I love this, everyone is apoligizing to me, lol. No, not stocking up on parts, just stocking up on information. later

 

Yeah, there talking about on the water pump itself. The main theory behind it is their bearings are suppose to be low friction, so they saw there isn't much to gain if any.

 

I know, but it's about putting a stock piece (that you need to rely on) back on an expensive engine. I would feel more comfortable putting on a $15 kragen water pump than my stocker. Thanks all, looks like I'll be going with the stewart.