I am considering getting an electric waterpump.
What are some things to look for when comparing models.
Will I get a good HP increase running one?

Also, I ordered a CSI digital temp gauge that can turn on and off my electric fans as well as control an electric waterpump. Is it safe to have the waterpump turn on and off or is it better to just have it on all the time?


thanks

 

mechanical are much more effective and reliable. I know someone that had a brand new moroso fail because the setsecrew on the impeller came off. twice

Not worth the small hp you will save.

 

I agree.I wouldn't run an electric water pump on a street driven car, unless it's only driven occasionally, like weekends.They're just not reliable enough for a daily driver yet.
-Rich-

 

A good aluminum mechanical pump is more what you need. Electric motors fail and having a water pump fail on the street isn't a good thing to happen.

Electric water pumps are really designed for drag racing only. It allows us to turn the pump on when in the pits and have the coolent circulating to aid in cool down.

The belt drag on a mechanical pump is only an extra 2-3 hp so for street use there's not a big improvement in performance.

 

Ok, I thought I read somewhere that there was up to a 15hp increase when using an electric pump.
If it's only 2-3hp, then I'll probably go with a nice mech. unit.

Thanks Guys

 

My recommendation: don't do it.

Get a Stewart www.stewartcomponents.com instead

 

In LT1s I hear that it's a worthwhile thing to do to run an electric pump but in thirdgens it is (just in case this hasn't been driven home enough) not worth it.