[DeTomaso] Edelbrock Water Pump
Thomas Tornblom
Thomas.Tornblom at Hax.SE
Tue Dec 8 02:34:13 EST 2009
Asa Jay Laughton skrev:
> Hi all,
>
> Mike Thomas was gracious enough to send me some photos of the new
> Edelbrock Victor Aluminum water pump with backing plate impeller. This
> is a sweet looking pump and you can see photos of it here:
> http://www.teampanteraracing.com/index.php?option=com_g2bridge&view=gallery&Itemid=57&g2_itemId=3238
>
> Some notes regarding our observations between the FlowKooler and the
> Edelbrock:
> - The FlowKooler rivited backing plate with extra fins protrudes from
> the mating surface of the pump. This causes FlowKooler to recommend
> using -two- gaskets.
> - The Edelbrock impeller is recessed and would require no additional gasket.
> - The Edelbrock impeller is larger in diameter and takes up nearly all
> the space up to the edge of the casting.
> - The FlowKooler impeller is much smaller in diameter.
> - The FlowKooler has a cast-in fitting for one of the heater hoses.
> - The Edelbrock contains two threaded fittings, allowing the user to
> choose what they want to do.
The Edelbrock impeller has curved vanes, which probably flows better
than straight vane impellers.
>
> So for those of you who know fluid dynamics, can you elaborate on which
> design you feel is better. Is the larger diameter impeller better or
> worse. We didn't do a blade count on the impeller, could the number of
> blades have an affect?
>
> Overall, I think I like the looks of the Edelbrock better than the
> FlowKooler. Opinions?
I agree.
I have an Edelbrock pump and it works very well, so far.
>
> Asa Jay
>
> Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
>
> & Shelley Marie
> Spokane, WA
>
Thomas
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