Which water pump should I go with?

[Kerpal]

Yesterday wasn't the best day for my car... in addition to my shifting problems (http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?p=5178316#post5178316) I also noticed a big green puddle under the car only 3 hours after I parked it. I know my water pump has been seeping from the weep hole, but now that I bypassed my leaking heater core it's much worse, must be because of more pressure in the cooling system.

So which water pump should I replace it with? Stock replacement or aftermarket, and where's the best place to buy from? With my Griffin radiator the stock pump keeps it plenty cool, so I guess I'm more concerned with longevity and cost than something that will pump a lot more water. I'd definately prefer to stay away from parts store remanufacured pumps, I saw a lot of those coming back with problems when I worked at a parts store. A brand new one isn't that much more anyway...

How hard is it to replace the pump? Any tips on making the job easier?

 

[Joe Jr.]

I'd consider the edelbrock pump. Its a nice pump and should be very durable.
I'll be putting one on mine.

Joe

 

[Sicarius428]

Millidon also makes good stuff too... Just remember to silicon it and torque it up twice. Leave it over night to cure and retorque it again.
Kevin

 

[HISSIN50]

Stewart also makes nice stuff.

 

[stang22]

I got nice polished Weiand-Holley for $130.00 shipped from Billy Graham Racing. You might have to call them because I don't think they list them on their website. www.billygrahamracing.com

Tim

 

[jerryD]

i reccomend the FRPP pump, flow-kooler, or even the summit brand . another is the edelbrock, but those do cost alot. you don't seem to want a parts store replacement, but there is nothing wrong with one of those. i've heard bad things about the stewart blowing bearings or the impellar shaft breaking.

 

[olymaster]

e-brock on mine cant go wrong thier pushes alot of coolant keeps the engine cold always with big 3 core aluminum radiato 180 deg stat and stock fan

 

[Curse]

I got nice polished Weiand-Holley for $130.00 shipped from Billy Graham Racing. You might have to call them because I don't think they list them on their website. www.billygrahamracing.com

Tim

That a good price, didn't know they carried them and they are in my home town.

 

[D347643]

pro not a good suggestion but ever considered an elec w/p? i have a moroso and it works killer....dont know if money is an issue though.,.... if so go with edel high flow.

Drew

 

[stang22]

That a good price, didn't know they carried them and they are in my home town.

I bought a couple of things from them. They are a really nice group of people and I have no complaints whatsoever.

Tim

 

[willys1]

Im getting one too in 2 weeks.The E-brock is around 150 in Summitt.

 

[maverick0716]

If you've never had any cooling problems, the Ford Racing stock replacement pump will do just fine. I bought mine for $65 cdn.....cheap as hell.

 

[willys1]

If you've never had any cooling problems, the Ford Racing stock replacement pump will do just fine. I bought mine for $65 cdn.....cheap as hell.

Is there a difference between the stock replacement and the Ford racing replacement?

 

[04sleeper]

Is there a difference between the stock replacement and the Ford racing replacement?

The Ford racing replacement is probably going to be better quality than just a stock replacement.
I have never needed any extra flow over stock from a water pump living in Florida and Texas so I wouldn't spend the money on a high flow WP.
JM/.02