[DeTomaso] FlowKooler Water pumps

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/26/08 10:02:56 AM, parapantera at aol.com writes:

> Is the Weiand? that much better for $50 more?
> 
Weiand's 8209 is aluminum, is rebuildable, has a straight blade impeller and 
no bypass channel. In my experience, changing waterpumps, impeller types, 
thermostats & piping will do absolutely nothing for stabilized engine temps in a 
Pantera. The ONLY thing I found that lowered engine temps (after a typical 30 
minute highway run) was going to a bigger aluminum radiator. The only thing I 
found that lowered around-town running temps was adding big sucker fans in a 
full shroud. I also found that calibrating the temp gauge changed some of what I 
thought I knew re our engine temps. 
During this thrash 8 years ago, I added a backing plate to the Weiand's 
impeller, added shrouding to the grille opening to ensure 100% of the entering air 
went thru the radiator, changed the size of the surge tank etc, etc. All 
theoretically good but didn't change the engine temp. I have no direct experience 
with Flowkooler but the lightweight Weiand has survived 18 years on our engine. 
FWIW- J DeRyke


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