Waterpump.

[GroverDill]

My stewart pump has devolped a leak, it has lasted me well over 6 years.

I am considering a nice electric pump, I have the 3g in place and see 14.84 volts at idle.

what do you guys think?

I would like to pick up a few hp in the process ya know

 

[bobbys9350]

is this a daily driver? how hard is it to turn withouth PS?

 

[GroverDill]

no its not my only car but I have been driving it alot lately.

turning takes a little more effort but its not bad at all.

 

[mackey]

If this car is driven alot I wouldn't suggest an electric waterpump. If you are dead serious about getting one, before you purchase it you should call the company that manufactures it and ask them the life expectancy in hours, on the motor that powers it.

 

[TrophyHead]

Maybe you just need a new gasket for your water pump? Maybe?

But I'm sure you would gain a decent amout of HP from a electric water pump.

You now let that S-trim spin more freely.

 

[GroverDill]

I am looking at a Meziere pump but they have 2 listed for the 5.0's

not sure which one I need.
311 or 312

they have 2500+ life spans and will free up 10 hp give or take.

 

[Killer50stang]

Electric pumps are for track use only. If you are using it for a daily driver you will need one that goes around your belt or your car may run hot. Call summit or Jegs and they'll tell you the same thing. Good Luck!

 

[TrophyHead]

I dont think Grovers car is a dediacted daily driver guys.

They last for 2,500 hours? Seems long enough for me. You got a good raditor right?

 

[GroverDill]

Electric pumps are for track use only. If you are using it for a daily driver you will need one that goes around your belt or your car may run hot. Call summit or Jegs and they'll tell you the same thing. Good Luck!

taken form the Meziere.com site...
The WP311 is designed to be higher performing and easier to install. The flow rate (55 GPM) is higher than all other small block Ford pumps. The motor is raised to allow more clearance for balancers, pulleys, and crank triggers. This pump is ideal for racers and street performance cars. The pump kit includes everything you need for the installation, including heater and lower hose connections

I do belive I will be ordering one today.

 

[darthcual]

I have heard some bad things about electric water pumps as far as keeping the car cool on very hot days. Also i dont know if this makes a difference but probably does because of your thermo switch some of those electric pumps are reverse flow so watch what ur getting. Laters.

DC

 

[GroverDill]

55gpm is moving a ton of water, that is at any engine speed, thus at low speeds it will cool better.

I am ordering it tonight.

 

[Rick 91GT]

That pump is a goo choice, same model were putting on our 93 Cobra that has a DART based 327 with a YS-Trim, limited street use car.

The Meziere has all the provisions needed for a street car, just make sure you run the realy kit for it and you'll be set. What color did you get?

 

[GroverDill]

What color did you get?

damnit I cant decide.

what say you?

I am leaning towards polished

 

[Rick 91GT]

I like the polished or black, we have enough red and blue with all the an hoses...lol

 

[GroverDill]

black could likely be a good choice as well.

where did you guys get yours?

 

[5.0 HOtrain]

Joe, my engine builder ran the meziere on his turbo 89gt, put over 8k on it and it still worked fine. Go for the polished, would look sweet.
mike.

 

[GroverDill]

Will do a proper relay for the wiring.
Do you remove the thremostat and run a ristricter?

where should I buy all this from?

 

[Rick 91GT]

Jegs, were going to try the restrictors.

 

[Killer50stang]

damnit I cant decide.

what say you?

I am leaning towards polished

Do you have another pic of showing your radiator overflow mount. I have a griffin 2 row and need to yet hookup overflow tank. Just wanted an idea. Would like an update to see if the pump works good for you. Rely kit?

 

[Killer50stang]

Oh, for the wiring, I guess I lost myself...lol