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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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What water pump to use?

I'm building up a 350 with Trick Flow heads and a Holley Stealth Ram. I was thinking about the Be Cool radiator, but I'm not sure what water pump to get.

It has to fit my serpentine setup (stock from my 88).
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 03:56 PM
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Stewart Components 13123
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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This one, right? http://www.stewartcomponents.net/Mer...y_Code=ChevyS1

I kind of wanted to go with an aluminum one, is there any reason why you like that one?
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:30 PM
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23123 then, for aluminum
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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stewart makes some of the best pumps out there.
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 08:24 AM
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Really? I have never heard of them! Best in flow or longevity?
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Old Mar 13, 2005 | 12:32 PM
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Some of the best in any way you want to define it.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:43 PM
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not to hijack this but I was wondering who has the best price on the Stewart 13123?
Thanks
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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i ordered my stage 1 from jrmotorsportsltd.com for around 70 bucks.
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Old Mar 22, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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What about the stage 2? Worth it?
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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i bought the stage 1 for my 400 horse 383. i dont think i would need one bigger than that unless i had to have aluminum.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Ok then, sounds like I'll order the aluminum stage 1!
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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Stage 1 is cast iron, Stage 2 is aluminum.
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Old Mar 23, 2005 | 03:50 PM
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The aluminum ones are all around $200 anyway!
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