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**clay68c10** · 10-28-2005, 11:23 AM

Is anyone using an aftermarket high-performance type water pump? Do they seem to make a difference in cooling at idle? During the summer my temps creep up at idle in traffic, so if I can get a benefit the extra cost is worth it. My stock pump is starting to seep, so it's decision time. Any input would be appreciated.

GMan69 · 10-28-2005, 11:35 AM

I had a Stewart on mine, Temps never exceeded 195. Radiator is a 4 core and I'm running twin electric fans.
Back in the spring, I converted to a serpentine setup and had to switch to a reverse rotation water pump. It's a generic parts house piece, but it performs very well. Made it through a typical Mississippi summer and temps still stay below 200. So far, I'm pleased.

Putter · 10-28-2005, 02:54 PM

Just like GMan, I am running a parts-house reverse rotation on a serpentine setup. Mine is a 3-core radiator with dual electric fans (11" each) and I never get above 195 sitting still in traffic, and usually run closer to 170 on the highway.

10-28-2005, 11:23 AM	#1
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,991	High-performance water pumps Is anyone using an aftermarket high-performance type water pump? Do they seem to make a difference in cooling at idle? During the summer my temps creep up at idle in traffic, so if I can get a benefit the extra cost is worth it. My stock pump is starting to seep, so it's decision time. Any input would be appreciated. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

10-28-2005, 11:35 AM	#2
GMan69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Hernando, MS USA Posts: 1,152	Re: High-performance water pumps I had a Stewart on mine, Temps never exceeded 195. Radiator is a 4 core and I'm running twin electric fans. Back in the spring, I converted to a serpentine setup and had to switch to a reverse rotation water pump. It's a generic parts house piece, but it performs very well. Made it through a typical Mississippi summer and temps still stay below 200. So far, I'm pleased. __________________ George Morgan Hernando, MS '69 C-10 swb fleetside '72 GMC swb Stepside

10-28-2005, 02:54 PM	#3
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	Re: High-performance water pumps Just like GMan, I am running a parts-house reverse rotation on a serpentine setup. Mine is a 3-core radiator with dual electric fans (11" each) and I never get above 195 sitting still in traffic, and usually run closer to 170 on the highway. __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**



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