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**COBALT** · 03-08-2004, 05:26 PM

I may be out to lunch (since I don't own a BB) but I thought the water pumps were all the same for SB and BB? In that case it all depends on whether or not you want a short one, a long one, accessory driven vs. electrical, and what quality.

I believe the long water pumps didn't start showing up until the mid to late '70s. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...

I'd never go for cheapest pump in my opinion. I equate it to buying a used radiator, or a cheap fuel pump. I'd always go with something proven, and what will work best for my application. If your water pump goes it'll overheat your engine quick...you don't want to end up spending $2000 for the chance to test a $24.99 pump...

03-08-2004, 05:26 PM	#2
COBALT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 5,817	I may be out to lunch (since I don't own a BB) but I thought the water pumps were all the same for SB and BB? In that case it all depends on whether or not you want a short one, a long one, accessory driven vs. electrical, and what quality. I believe the long water pumps didn't start showing up until the mid to late '70s. Someone correct me if I'm wrong... I'd never go for cheapest pump in my opinion. I equate it to buying a used radiator, or a cheap fuel pump. I'd always go with something proven, and what will work best for my application. If your water pump goes it'll overheat your engine quick...you don't want to end up spending $2000 for the chance to test a $24.99 pump... __________________ '69 3/4 ton C20 2wd-350ci/TH400 '69 3/4 ton Custom 20 2wd-350ci/4sp Manual '99 2wd 5.7 Chevy Tahoe Seattle, WA. Last edited by COBALT; 03-08-2004 at 05:28 PM.