[DeTomaso] head drilling for air release

Fri Sep 4 19:02:08 EDT 2009

Just catching up with this thread, but as I wrote with an earlier response the Meziere Rep recommended the 55gpm version in a mid engine application independent of HP rating. The price differential between the 55 and 30 gpm versions isn't that great from what I recall.

Julian

> Date: Fri, 4 Sep 2009 15:47:03 -0500
> From: kirby.schrader at gmail.com
> To: michael at michaelshortt.com
> CC: detomaso at realbig.com
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] head drilling for air release
> 
> This thread has really gone adrift here... kinda' sorta'...
> 
> The pump I got was the Meziere remote 55gpm version. You could do with
> the smaller version, no problem. Depends on your HP rating...
> I think it is 30gpm. www.meziere.com will get you the info. You'll
> have to call them for pricing.
> 
> I paid $600, I think, for the pump and fittings. Add on more for the
> braided line and other fittings.
> It isn't low cost.
> 
> I probably spent around 25 hours total, but I had to disassemble the
> front of the car to get the original coolant tube out and run the new
> lines.
> 
> Be aware that they also have an engine mounted solution that just
> bolts on in place of your original pump. They even have an idler
> pulley set up if you want to keep your belt setup. The engine mounted
> pumps are cheaper. I think around $450.
> This solution also would reduce installation time to a couple of hours.
> 
> 
> On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 3:24 PM,
> michael at michaelshortt.com<michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
> > How much does it cost from ordering to driving down the street and how many
> > hours of labor?
> >
> > This sounds like a wish list addition.
> >
> > Michael Shortt
> >
> > On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 4:22 PM, Kirby Schrader <kirby.schrader at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >>
> >> Question 1
> >> No. You probably already have a big enough battery and alternator.
> >>
> >> Question 2
> >> Yes, yes, yes.
> >> :-)
> >>
> >> I have mine hooked up directly. i.e., you turn on the key, a relay
> >> clicks and you are flowing water at its maximum rate (my pump is
> >> 55gpm). It was easiest, straightforward and sometimes I get lazy. You
> >> have to listen closely to be able to hear it with the engine off, so
> >> it's not like it's too noisy or anything...
> >>
> >> If you want, you can do like Mike Trusty and others have done by
> >> putting a PWM (pulse width modulator) on it and controlling the flow
> >> based on the temperature.
> >>
> >> Up to you on how high tech you go.
> >>
> >> The other nice thing is... I have a flat engine cover! No water pump
> >> sticking out!
> >> Pictures on request.
> >>
> >> Kirby
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 3:10 PM,
> >> michael at michaelshortt.com<michaelsavga at gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Did you have to install a second battery or a supersized alternator?
> >> >
> >> > How does it work ar various rpms, does it speed up or just have a single
> >> > constant flow rate?
> >> >
> >> > Michael Shortt
> >> >
> >> > Thanks
> >> >
> >> > On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 4:01 PM, Kirby Schrader
> >> > <kirby.schrader at gmail.com>
> >> > wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >> I'd agree on that one. I put a cover plate on the front of my engine,
> >> >> mounted a remote Meziere pump up front and haven't looked back. Again,
> >> >> a strong suggestion from Mike Trusty and I am happy with it. When
> >> >> filling with coolant, turn on the key and circulate the air out to
> >> >> your heart's content! THEN start the engine.
> >> >>
> >> >> Kirby
> >> >>
> >> >> (not done on my Pantera yet, but will do so when I get it back)
> >> >>
> >> >> On Fri, Sep 4, 2009 at 2:23 PM, Ken Green<kenn_green at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> >> > All this sure makes a remote electric water pump sound like a good
> >> >> > idea.  Just mount it low and let it flow.
> >> >> >
> >> >> > Ken
> >> >> >
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