[DeTomaso] water pump recommendations

[Garth Rodericks]

<<< Jack has said that the Weiand 351C pump does away with the bypass warm-up circuit, 
  which would theoretically allow you to run a standard 351W thermostat instead of a 351C 
  unit, but I haven't actually confirmed that. >>>
   
  Here's confirmation on my Weiand water pump:
  http://www.banzairunnerpantera.com/updates_thermostat.htm
   
  The popular choices seem to be FlowKooler, Weiand, and Edelbrock water pumps.
   
  Edelbrock: approx. $166
  The best according to many! I think the price has recently come down. It was quite a bit more when I priced it just over a year ago.
  http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=EDL%2D8844&N=700+4294924500+4294838996+4294908331+4294840125+115&autoview=sku
   
  FlowKooler: approx. $90
  Used by several satisfied PCNC members. Has the backing plate on the impeller to reduce cavitation.
  http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BRA%2D1648&N=700+4294924500+4294838996+4294908331+4294840125+115&autoview=sku
   
  Milodon: approx. $100
  Don't know anything about the product quality.
  http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=MIL%2D16235&N=700+4294924500+4294838996+4294908331+4294840125+115&autoview=sku
   
  Weiand: approx. $136
  Identical (same?) pump sold by PIM for $150 (member) or $160 (non-member). Double check the part number. Mine is the same. No backing plate on impeller. FlowKooler sells backing plate upgrade kits for $6. I didn't bother. No bypass, but can be modifed for bypass if you like. I have zero cooling problems in 100-degree weather stop and go traffic.
  http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=WND%2D8209&N=700+4294924500+4294838996+4294908331+4294840125+400053+4294889095+115&autoview=sku
   
  Cheers!
  Garth

       
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