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Is the early 273 water pump snout shorter?
Yes, overall length (depth) is shorter. EDIT If you need even more room than that not sure if the MP race (early 273 type) one or there's an aftermarket one also w iirc the outlet on the pass side if either is shorter than the OE 273 pump & not likely & even if they are it wouldn't b much but you can mill the front of the tim cover for some gain there and that's actually a good move as it reduces the vane to the flat recess in the t cover which will make the pump far more efficient & adj your bolt/washer/pulley alignment to compensate of course and an anti cav plate on the vanes works good
Last edited by RapidRobert; 03/17/11 11:43 PM.
