flamin87

Im thinkin to switch over to a electric water pump. just wondering what is needed to make the switch. Reroute the belt or add a pulley???

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88BlueGT

how would you add a pulley? I would think just reroute the belt and obviously go smaller.

vristang

Several of the pumps offer either a idler pulley (which allows you to use the same belt/routing), or no idler pulley.

IF you want to keep the heater for winter, then make sure there are heater hose outlets on the pump.

Also, you will want a controller for the pump. DCC is a good choice. The controller should provide minimal coolant flow while the engine is warming up, but should not allow stagnation of the coolant.

I just purchased a Meziere WP311 for my 410w build. I haven't used it yet though.
I plan on using a DCC controller, unless I find something better in the near future.

jason

flamin87

cool, thanks. I was looking at a csr, dont know if they are any good or not. ive heard a lot about them and they arent too expensive..

89gtsleeper

also look at upgrading your alternator now if you are still running a stock one. You'll trip out when your headlights start turning on and off by themselves at night time, and your car barely starts up if you make a stop for gas.

Yngvar

Yea you can get elec water pumps that keep your belt in the same place
Also you should be good on your alternater I run a 1200 watt amp on my stock alternater and batter. Ownly on big bass note them head lights will dim a little