Anyone use a Flowkooler water pump on a RB? https://www.manciniracing.com/flhimewapu.html
I built a 500ci stroker with Flowkooler and a high flow thermostat that ran hot. Changed to a factory pump and thermostat, temps dropped.
I run a Summit brand water pump housing, Flowkooler pump and Milodan hi flow 180 t stat. In 100 degree ambient at idle the car might see 195 and as soon as I start moving it drops to 175-180 or so. In the winter it sits about 160-170 or so. Aluminum 2 row radiator with big tubes and a clutch fan from a Jeep.
The real key to cooling these engines is the water pump housing, radiator and having a fan shroud. IMO
Don't forget the bypass modification:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/4849/40005238533_115ba190a6.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23X8iDX)IMG_2288 (https://flic.kr/p/23X8iDX) by Greg Ault (https://www.flickr.com/photos/146230757@N04/), on Flickr
By Pass mod. ?
We use these lots.... never had an issue.
ProForm 440-452 Aluminum High Flow Water Pump $82.99
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-440-452
ProForm 440-453 Aluminum Water Pump Housing $127.99
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-440-453
Quote from: flyinlow on March 24, 2021, 09:40:10 PM
Anyone use a Flowkooler water pump on a RB? https://www.manciniracing.com/flhimewapu.html
Yes.
Thanks for the reply's.
Quote from: Challenger340 on April 07, 2021, 05:38:08 PM
We use these lots.... never had an issue.
ProForm 440-452 Aluminum High Flow Water Pump $82.99
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-440-452
ProForm 440-453 Aluminum Water Pump Housing $127.99
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-440-453
With the Proform pump are you using the smaller A/C size pulley?
Quote from: flyinlow on April 08, 2021, 10:56:26 PM
Quote from: Challenger340 on April 07, 2021, 05:38:08 PM
We use these lots.... never had an issue.
ProForm 440-452 Aluminum High Flow Water Pump $82.99
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-440-452
ProForm 440-453 Aluminum Water Pump Housing $127.99
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-440-453
With the Proform pump are you using the smaller A/C size pulley?
I am not sure what pulley many are using for their Final installs ? I know many do run A/C though.... and I've heard no negative feedback to report.
Look here: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=344472&cc=1078859&jsn=11&_nck=Ekt6BqBF1pwlXdx0gYlm1esw98pF26vehMm%2FGG3C%2Fl2QOXSJubi7Wbtv3UuYQU5Ufc54ERFX3PJ07Ha6SszNPQAocqlu4d3aJyyqMUncGkKTT%2FTfr0wLx9XNyoRQk0K2CA91RhVpWb1U9%2BSHTKaoV1Dtc4eorAOi7zfC57DIhvRS%2BAlS2Slk%2FdEYemrLX6bx9Yuhi0jTD2mGm9emmJ%2BDscztvLZtf21G07H48JOzDtSgyko01TBdNBv2tj8VT5NG%2BzRsdXsYYMsv%2FBzO8QEhvdvdVi2A%2FJTGkhWO%2BbgQtinpgS%2F2%2BvGLeOPZCG6P7wbI0W%2FrPLNf0Js1LRrEazrGr7WNZWtW3uUx6lePKE%2FAWrVW%2F5fW5ZRXUA4iOMIMMV8Xp0loifJhby43yYciZoU2tidCTfJTiZOSFv9yocigsqhgLgKyT3djDMp4uJtsRL8EFl9HkkZN2IZ52VF7jrWRydoxDR%2BDKZoWY9EgHKr14%2BgEFfsNFph5HzdbDuMgvdI9
Big ass link but look at the pics. I got one and it looks super. (At 25.00 bought as a backup part.)
Quote from: flyinlow on April 06, 2021, 08:45:06 PM
By Pass mod. ?
Yep! Restrict to 1/8in.
https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2546346/big-block-water-pump-housing-bypass.html (https://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/2546346/big-block-water-pump-housing-bypass.html)