Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
[Re: Bigbeep]
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I run the PRP BB pump.....no problems here last 2 years. I don't have a ton of miles on the pump though....
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Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
[Re: Quicksilver440]
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Dont buy a pump just cause it flows over 40 GPM...Its just not needed.
Fact is a water pump that flows like that probably offers ZERO cooling advantages over one that flows 35-40..
They probably are good pumps..But for the last 10 years I have relied on Mezeire water Pumps exclusively.
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Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
[Re: Bob_Coomer]
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Dont buy a pump just cause it flows over 40 GPM...Its just not needed.
Fact is a water pump that flows like that probably offers ZERO cooling advantages over one that flows 35-40..
They probably are good pumps..But for the last 10 years I have relied on Mezeire water Pumps exclusively.
i have a Mezzaire reverse flow that delivers 55gpm. you think it's to fast? it is a mezzaire. 
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Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
[Re: rebel]
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I have been using the jegs cvr waterpump and love it. It's quiet, and keeps the car nice and cool.
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Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
[Re: Bob_Coomer]
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Dont buy a pump just cause it flows over 40 GPM...Its just not needed.
Fact is a water pump that flows like that probably offers ZERO cooling advantages over one that flows 35-40..
They probably are good pumps..But for the last 10 years I have relied on Mezeire water Pumps exclusively.
I don't totally agree with that Bob...I think increased flow is an advantage in a street/strip car. In a drag car 35-40 is plenty though...
This is good info on the matter:
http://www.stewartcomponents.com/tech_tips/Tech_Tips_6.htm
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Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
[Re: Quicksilver440]
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Let me ask you this on street cars with regulated or restricted cooling systems. Most street cars run some type of thermostat or some kind of restriction. I just dont even see a thermostat even flowing now where near that kind of flow.... Heck it would probably take my water hose on the side of the house 8-10 minutes to fill up 50-55 gallon drum of water.... im just saying 
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Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
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You can't remove the t/stat completely,the water will flow too fast in the block and not remove the heat.
I believe that is a common misconception....
The faster the water flows...then the more times it transfers heat to the radiator in any given amount of time.
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Re: Anyone using one of these water pumps?
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I believe that is a common misconception....
The faster the water flows...then the more times it transfers heat to the radiator in any given amount of time.
i kinda have to agree here. after a run my water temp guage is on 210*, leave the water pump(mezzaire reverse flow 55gpm) & rad fan on for 4 minutes & everything is luke warm, in fact we can pull plugs with bare fingers in 2 minutes. my old 35gpm moroso pump we left the engine to cool for 5 minutes before working on it. more flow seems to be faster cool.
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