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**Already Gone** · 05-31-2017, 02:12 PM

Is any one using an Edelbrock Water Pump on their stock with A/C small block 350 C10. They are pricey and advertise as high volume. I know Edelbrock is very good quality stuff but is this Water Pump overkill on my truck. Its a short water pump and I guess thats what I would have on my truck.

http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive/...formance.shtml

**Already Gone** · 05-31-2017, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

i don't have ac but mine moves the needle 1/4 inch up the scale and stays there like someone set a rock on the needle no matter the temp outside and it gets way better heat and faster too .

For 230.00 it oughta work super which from your discription sounds like it does.

**clay68c10** · 05-31-2017, 09:18 PM

Check out flow kooler also, they have the high efficiency impellers as well.

**special-K** · 05-31-2017, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by firedemon

i don't have ac but mine moves the needle 1/4 inch up the scale and stays there like someone set a rock on the needle no matter the temp outside and it gets way better heat and faster too .

That's how all my trucks' gauges have read with stock water pump, unless something was wrong.

**halfstep** · 05-31-2017, 10:24 PM

Yes. I use one and cannot recall going much beyond 180 even idling in 90+ humid weather.
If you don't want to pay that price look at Stewart Components they have several offerings and specialize ONLY in COOLING.
Water pump isn't the only factor but this is such a critical and common problem area, I always upgrade here. Timing, tune, mods and gearing have a big influence on heat/cooling also - as I'm sure you know.
I also run a high quality American made Robert Shaw 180 thermostat and a good cap on my stock 3 core radiator. Mechanical fan, no clutch, factory shroud and my engine is well modified.
Stewart Components or Edelbrock are the only ones I'd use. Every thing else is low tolerance, low grade - including virtually all the other aluminum ones along with weiand. There are some vendors out there claiming to have modified stock versions but low quality is low quality.
An improved pitch impeller in a chinese/mexican casting with low build tolerances is just as liable to fail.
Stewart makes several levels including an iron one up to level 3 aluminum.
They like their own, but will tell you that the edelbrock is a very good piece comparable to their level 3.
You may well get by forever with a cheap one but I wouldn't do it.

**special-K** · 06-01-2017, 08:32 AM

What are the specs on these aftermarket pumps? I looked at Stewart pumps and saw no GPM numbers. That's what makes the difference, and to me the most important thing to base a decision on.

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05-31-2017, 09:18 PM	#3
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: Edelbrock Water Pump Check out flow kooler also, they have the high efficiency impellers as well. __________________ 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

05-31-2017, 10:24 PM	#5
halfstep Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Maryland Posts: 246	Re: Edelbrock Water Pump Yes. I use one and cannot recall going much beyond 180 even idling in 90+ humid weather. If you don't want to pay that price look at Stewart Components they have several offerings and specialize ONLY in COOLING. Water pump isn't the only factor but this is such a critical and common problem area, I always upgrade here. Timing, tune, mods and gearing have a big influence on heat/cooling also - as I'm sure you know. I also run a high quality American made Robert Shaw 180 thermostat and a good cap on my stock 3 core radiator. Mechanical fan, no clutch, factory shroud and my engine is well modified. Stewart Components or Edelbrock are the only ones I'd use. Every thing else is low tolerance, low grade - including virtually all the other aluminum ones along with weiand. There are some vendors out there claiming to have modified stock versions but low quality is low quality. An improved pitch impeller in a chinese/mexican casting with low build tolerances is just as liable to fail. Stewart makes several levels including an iron one up to level 3 aluminum. They like their own, but will tell you that the edelbrock is a very good piece comparable to their level 3. You may well get by forever with a cheap one but I wouldn't do it.

06-01-2017, 08:32 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Edelbrock Water Pump What are the specs on these aftermarket pumps? I looked at Stewart pumps and saw no GPM numbers. That's what makes the difference, and to me the most important thing to base a decision on. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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