For the price I thought the blocking plate would be included in this. I think the stock pump should be removed, as this may help coolant flow as well.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by ultimate lurker
[B]Krazik, any reason why you're looking at an electronic thermostat?

 

What's the reliability record on this?

Also, is there any fail-safe systems?

It seems pretty good in theory, but it also puts a lot on stake.


One thing I've heard about water pumps is that they flow too quick at higher rpm's and that water will actually cool a lot better when the flow rate is slowed down a little bit.


In karts, we had water pumps hooked up to the rear axle with a pulley.

 

The I'm looking at is fairly new design, but the company has been making pumps for quite some time.

Not sure how to design a fail safe other than to watch the temp guage and/or install an extra water temp gauge. How do you currently watch for a water pump failiure? It can happen.

I guess could always install 2 pumps w/ one as a backup if you were really worried about failure.

 

There goes the weight savings.......


Can you get an electric oil pump???????

 

I'm not suggesting 2 pumps. But if you're uber paranoid.............. N+1 redundancy in geek

Also theres more to the water pump than weight savings. There would be a lot less drag on the engine too.

I don't know of a source for an oil pump, no.

 

Lol rylan, I was researching a system exactly what you described for awhile now, stuart pumps right? From what I understand, they have the most expierience in this field. Did you check out their integrated pump/radiator systems?

 

Please let me know when you have all the components available for purchase. Thanks for doing the r&d!

 

nope, not stuart pumps, but I'll check them out too.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Big Ben
[B]On V8's, an electric water pump is good for about an extra 20 horses at the crank. I would guess we could get around 15 at the crank.