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 Aug 25 2012, 02:56 PM
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I will have the 800hp Griffin radiator, stock fans, and currently have an Meizere electric water pump. I think most of you guys would agree for HPDE and even Autox the EWP has to go. So if I go back to my stock water pump, will the upgraded radiator be enough to ensure adequate cooling? Is their a nicer pump that I should look into (something cost effective)?
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Aug 26 2012, 10:23 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
The Evans pumps are an 'upgrade' as far as belt-driven, OEM style pumps go, but they are co$tly (but still ~ half the price of an LS1 Meziere).
There is no requirement to use their coolant/fluid with their pumps, as some out there (mostly those who dis the company) think. They DO warranty though (I beleive even if it is known their pump was used for racing purposes). (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) This post has been edited by dailydriver: Aug 26 2012, 10:23 PM |
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Aug 27 2012, 12:25 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 321 Joined: 15-November 04 From: Canada Member No.: 542 |
QUOTE (dailydriver @ Aug 26 2012, 04:23 PM)  The Evans pumps are an 'upgrade' as far as belt-driven, OEM style pumps go, but they are co$tly (but still ~ half the price of an LS1 Meziere). There is no requirement to use their coolant/fluid with their pumps, as some out there (mostly those who dis the company) think. They DO warranty though (I beleive even if it is known their pump was used for racing purposes). (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The Meziere was cheaper at the time. Only $550 or so. The Evans with ceramic coating was in the $750 range. I wanted no cooling issues this time around, and even with the rad and this pump had crazy oil temps. 320! The oil cooler should help as well as sealing top rings. I use the Evans coolant due to the fact I have wet sleeves and it was recommend buy the block mfg. |
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Aug 27 2012, 04:01 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,528 Joined: 13-January 07 From: Solebury, Pa. Member No.: 1,589 |
QUOTE (Rampant @ Aug 26 2012, 08:25 PM) The Meziere was cheaper at the time. Only $550 or so. The Evans with ceramic coating was in the $750 range. I wanted no cooling issues this time around, and even with the rad and this pump had crazy oil temps. 320! The oil cooler should help as well as sealing top rings. They are up to what, ~$800.00 list now (maybe more!)??! I only paid ~$375.00 or so for my Evans, but that was almost 7 years ago, and it was not ceramic coated. BTW; what exactly do they ceramic coat, is it the internal passageways/impeller/etc., or just the outside to make it pretty?? |
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pharmd Is stock water pump adequate? Aug 25 2012, 02:56 PM
FASTFATBOY QUOTE (pharmd @ Aug 25 2012, 02:56 PM) I ... Aug 25 2012, 03:16 PM tonycook I ran the electric water pump in my LS1 that had a... Aug 25 2012, 07:01 PM Spruill242 You've already got the electric pump. Might as... Aug 25 2012, 07:54 PM
Mojave QUOTE (Spruill242 @ Aug 25 2012, 02:54 PM... Aug 25 2012, 11:55 PM cccbock I use an HD Meziere electric unit on my 440 RWHP L... Aug 25 2012, 08:48 PM trackbird A belt driven water pump also helps to pressurize ... Aug 26 2012, 02:01 AM tonycook I would think the water temperature would be a muc... Aug 26 2012, 03:16 AM Rampant When I had my 412 Ls2 I had the Mezier electric pu... Aug 26 2012, 03:58 PM 93FirehawkTA QUOTE (Rampant @ Aug 26 2012, 11:58 AM) 4... Aug 28 2012, 07:07 AM Rampant QUOTE (dailydriver @ Aug 27 2012, 10:01 A... Aug 27 2012, 06:26 PM dailydriver QUOTE (Rampant @ Aug 27 2012, 02:26 PM) Q... Aug 27 2012, 08:25 PM Spruill242 Just as a general statement, cooling the oil has a... Aug 27 2012, 01:48 PM pharmd QUOTE (Spruill242 @ Aug 27 2012, 09:48 AM... Aug 28 2012, 06:26 PM Interceptor QUOTE (Spruill242 @ Aug 27 2012, 07:48 AM... Aug 31 2012, 06:24 AM Rampant I do not recall the benefits of the coating. I thi... Aug 27 2012, 10:50 PM dailydriver QUOTE (Rampant @ Aug 27 2012, 06:50 PM) I... Aug 30 2012, 06:04 PM |
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