ctgreddy

as some of u may of read by now im gettin a 347 short block this winter and with 178xxx miles on my 5.0 should i invest in new parts such as water/oil pump, pwr steering pump, and alternator? im not sure how much life people see normally out of these type of things.

nmerrill

I would definately get a new water pump and oil pump. I wouldnt worry about PS or alternator till they go dead

stang8689

You should get everything new, it will eventually go in a bad place or time

ctgreddy

do they make higher performance type pumps for oil and water that would work better or would just regular replacement parts be alright?

nmerrill

Yes they make high performance pumps for oil and water. I have never used one though, sorry

Stella94GT

the performance water pumps coast about the same as a oem replacment and look way better. i saw them on summit

AdderMk2

depending on where/who builds your engine... you may infact not need anything more than a stock pump.

Woody from fordstrokers was very firm on me NOT running a HV pump in my new stroker... he said to run a stock flow pump.

he also recommended 0w20 oil....

ctgreddy

well the 347 shortblock im going to buy will be from fordstrokers...altho i havnt called them and talked to them personally yet.
and i had no idea they made 0w20 oil.