Which Water Pump?

1200gt · Apr 8, 2013

I am getting around to selecting a water pump for my almost stock engine (heads, intake, cam, 2 core aluminium, street under drive pulleys and efan added).

Wondering what is going to be my best option for a waterpump.

I have a CSR electric unit I could use, but I think it is not necessary for my basically stocker.

Thinking of getting an Edlebrock, but it cost ($172.00)! Can get a Lifetimer -stocker at Autozone for $33.00.

What should I get???

jcgafford · Apr 8, 2013

stocker. why pay more when u dont need it

TOOLOW91 · Apr 8, 2013

go to pep boys , get a Bosch or rock auto they are new not a reman I paid 32 bucks I think

Edit - Only said pep boys because I know they carry the Bosch

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1200gt · Apr 8, 2013

toolow91 said:
go to pep boys , get a Bosch or rock auto they are new not a reman I paid 32 bucks I think

Edit - Only said pep boys because I know they carry the Bosch

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So I would be loking at a Bosch piece for the 302??? from anyone with a good price....

Edit: went to rock auto site. They had 2 versions of the Bosch pieces, one was a standard version and the other said it was the Heavy Duty version. Funny, when you go into the specs. on both, they don't mention anyting about what makes the heavy duty on HD.. BTW, the HD one is $52 and std. was $28. Good Prices!

mikestang63 · Apr 8, 2013

This

http://www.americanmuscle.com/ford-waterpump-8693.html

boostfrk · Apr 8, 2013

I just got a stock replacement from the local parts store (Advance or AutoZone).

1200gt · Apr 8, 2013

boostfrk said:
I just got a stock replacement from the local parts store (Advance or AutoZone).

Thanks Boost. I think I looking to get the FRPP unit because I got to buy more stuff at the same time, and I trust the OEM Ford parts.

Was hoping Bosch site could word me towards their HD Pump but nothing convencing. I coulkd find out waht make thir HD Pump, HD; though I do know they make good product across the board.

TOOLOW91 · Apr 8, 2013

1200gt said:
Thanks Boost. I think I looking to get the FRPP unit because I got to buy more stuff at the same time, and I trust the OEM Ford parts.

Was hoping Bosch site could word me towards their HD Pump but nothing convencing. I coulkd find out waht make thir HD Pump, HD; though I do know they make good product across the board.

most of the frpp stuff is china , I would get the Bosch even a crazy motor the water pump is only gonna turn as fast as the motor is I know guys 331 and turbo running reg water pumps I think it's a non issue

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1200gt · Apr 8, 2013

toolow91 said:
most of the frpp stuff is china **** , I would get the Bosch even a crazy motor the water pump is only gonna turn as fast as the motor is I know guys 331 and turbo running reg water pumps I think it's a non issue

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Very good point! That's why I have not pulled the trigger on the buy yet. Wanted to hear more thoughts.... That was my point about Bosch, I have purchased a lot of their product over the years, especially power tools and have been impressed with the quality. I get your point about the flow thing, just down to a quality choice at this point - probably not a big difference....

Shakerhood · Apr 8, 2013

I put an Edelbrock WP on my Mustang about 13 years ago, still going strong.

jcgafford · Apr 8, 2013

funny. after posting earlier and going out to screw around with the car i now have a timing chain cover/ water pump gasket leak! WTF!!!

Bill Gordon · Apr 8, 2013

I did a Summit Racing aluminum high flow (to help keep the blown motor cool) for 80 bucks. Works good so far and looks great.

84Ttop · Apr 9, 2013

If I could use a stock type water pump it would be the 28$ one from auto zone. No need for anything fancy.

Exile · Apr 9, 2013

My brother, and I both have the Ford Racing water pump on our fox bodies without any issues...

mikestang63 · Apr 9, 2013

Exile said:
My brother, and I both have the Ford Racing water pump on our fox bodies without any issues...

Yep. Run them for 20+ years and not one problem. We are talking Ford here, not GMS so I am not scared they are made in China. Try buying a set of rotors made in the USA today. Most of them are made in China foundries too. I try and buy US made whenever I can, but I've bought Edelbrock parts before that were crap made as well. My 6037 heads wore through the spring shims in less than 5000 miles because of the poor quality and design and I had lovely little pieces of metal shavings all in my motor. But hey, Edlebrock was kind enough to send me out new hardened shims for free. Who cares I had to tear the whole motor apart, right?

ReefBlueHatch · Apr 10, 2013

I'm running a all-new Autozone Duralast pump - $30 and made in the USA. Be sure to use Fel-Pro gaskets.

Jason Vaughan · Apr 11, 2013

Just a thought instead of buying a $200 water pump why not invest in a $25 SSP water pump pulley. It would in retrospect have the same effect....

Sicarius428 · Apr 12, 2013

Stewarts or Edelbrock waterpump. Stay away from Millodon...
Kevin

1200gt · Apr 15, 2013

jcgafford said:
funny. after posting earlier and going out to screw around with the car i now have a timing chain cover/ water pump gasket leak! WTF!!!

Hope I didn't jinks you!! Does this mean you change your mind a bout "stocker all the way" recommendation.

mikestang63 said:
Yep. Run them for 20+ years and not one problem. We are talking Ford here, not GMS so I am not scared they are made in China. Try buying a set of rotors made in the USA today. Most of them are made in China foundries too. I try and buy US made whenever I can, but I've bought Edelbrock parts before that were crap made as well. My 6037 heads wore through the spring shims in less than 5000 miles because of the poor quality and design and I had lovely little pieces of metal shavings all in my motor. But hey, Edlebrock was kind enough to send me out new hardened shims for free. Who cares I had to tear the whole motor apart, right?

Mike, what did you do with those shimes???

Man!, that CHINA Issue - Love-hate relationship with that. Love the prices, but hate the heck out the crappy quality parts when you get them. Like you elluded to Mike: there is really nowhere else to buy. Everything is made in China now! Next, our babies will be made there.....

ReefBlueHatch said:
I'm running a all-new Autozone Duralast pump - $30 and made in the USA. Be sure to use Fel-Pro gaskets.

Reefblue, the one good thing about your selection is that you get to get a brand new one whenever the Duralast piece fails -FREE if you keep your receipt. Anyone ever called in that warreanty successfully? I seem to loose mine or the ink fades before then. I guess one of those is a good thing.....

Jason Vaughan said:
Just a thought instead of buying a $200 water pump why not invest in a $25 SSP water pump pulley. It would in retrospect have the same effect....

Jason, what's an SSP?

Edit: I forgot to mention, I went with the Bosch Water Pump 98075 HD. $52 free shpg. Amazon.

I'm taking a chance on it for the the reasons mentioned above, I next best choice, opted not to do the FRPP unit. Hope it works out. I'll through-out some feed back on what the unit looks and feels like when it comes in. Got to wait a bit for the Germans to make some more though.... lol everybodies out of stock on them!

jcgafford · Apr 15, 2013

1200gt said:
Hope I didn't jinks you!! Does this mean you change your mind a bout "stocker all the way" recommendation.

now i am in your boat. i am not going to tear the whole thing apart and put an old water pump back in it. considering the ford racing pump as all the other refurbed are no brands and cost $10 less than the ford racing.

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