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    6/27/2021 10:59 AM  #1

    BTaylor
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    From: Carrabelle, FL
    Registered: 4/02/2013
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    Recommend water pump

    I am getting ready to install a 347 crate engine and plan to replace the water pump
    What is recommended
    Standard volume or High volume?
    Cast iron or aluminum?
    I have an aluminum 24 radiator with a 7 blade clutch fan AC PS PB

    68 Cougar XR7 347 stroker T5 3:80
     

    6/27/2021 11:05 AM  #2

    6sally6
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    From: Surfside Beach,SC
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    Re: Recommend water pump

    Standard volume/OEM-type pump should be fine.
    To bad we can't do pictures very easily....I would love to see your set-up!!
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    6/28/2021 5:33 AM  #3

    TKOPerformance
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    From: Newark, DE
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    Re: Recommend water pump

    What accessory drive are you running?  You need to make sure the timing cover and water pump match the accessory drive style.  Serpentine systems use a reverse rotation pump.  V-belts use a standard rotation pump.  I think there are some length differences on early pumps too.

    Brand wise, GMB makes good pumps if one is available for your application. 

     

    6/28/2021 7:35 AM  #4

    BobE
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    From: White Plains, NY
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    Re: Recommend water pump

    I have a FlowKooler high volume aluminum water pump and am happy with the perfromance.
    Cooling System Details …


    • Aluminum Radiator: Summit SUM-380461 (Manufactured by “Northern”)
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    • Installs in the stock location.
    • Core dimensions: W15.625”x H 17.375”x D 2.25”
    • Inlet & outlet on Passenger Side

  • Flow Kool Water Pump (#1680)
  • Electric Fan: Spal 16” single-speed #30102120
  • No Fan shroud.
  • DCC Fan Controller #FK45
  • 180° Thermostat

    •  Note that I had to slightly trim the nose of the water pump to avoid contact with the electric fan.
    I also have a Vintage Air A/C system.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    6/29/2021 5:12 PM  #5

    MS
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    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
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    Re: Recommend water pump

    Flowkooler

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    7/01/2021 2:32 PM  #6

    almcgee
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    Re: Recommend water pump

    Flowkooler
     

    Last edited by almcgee (7/01/2021 2:33 PM)

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