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Topic: water pump question

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water pump question

Posted: 11/5/04 4:34pm Message 1 of 7
jredding
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Miramar, FL - USA
Joined: 3/16/2004
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
What's everyone's opinion on cast aluminum vs. cast iron, other than weight?

Also, how does a Stewart pump stack up against a Weiand or Moroso (less $$ at Summit)?

Thanks,
JR |saluteflag|


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water pump question

Posted: 11/6/04 3:48am Message 2 of 7
jredding
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
Guess it all boils down to preference.

JR


water pump question

Posted: 11/6/04 10:43am Message 3 of 7
Smallblock
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Cape Coral, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 Black/red L48
I went with the Stewart cast iron.The internals are the same as the aluminum pump.I also like the idea that Stewart has a good tech rep. that helped me in choosing the right pump.I am very happy with the Stewart high flow pump.
Good luck on your decision.

Roy |saluteflag|


water pump question

Posted: 11/6/04 2:34pm Message 4 of 7
Eddie 70
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Kingston, TN - USA
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Vette(s): 1970 Vert Both Tops Kiesler 5 Speed Steeroids Rack and Pinion Stayfast Convertible Top
I found out the hard way that the aluminum water pump has a thicker mounting ears/base. This caused me to have to come up with another alternator mounting method as my stock bracket would no longer allow my alternator to line up. I have a Weind Team G Water pump. Works fine and has been over 1000 miles since installation.


water pump question

Posted: 11/6/04 6:12pm Message 5 of 7
jredding
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
I appreciate the great tips, Gents.

JR |saluteflag|


water pump question

Posted: 11/6/04 9:16pm Message 6 of 7
Rogue Wave
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KEYPORT, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1973 Stingray Coupe and C5 and C6 Coupes.
  Guess it all boils down to preference. 


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water pump question

Posted: 11/7/04 5:13am Message 7 of 7
jredding
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Miramar, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1972 coupe/350 cid/mild cam/4 spd/20 ft. paint (looks perfect from 20 ft.), but it sure runs nice.
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