HI RPM engines have specific problems with water pumps:
The pumps bearings aren't spec'd to run those high revs
At high revs many will cavitate and move significant;y less water
I agree that using an electric water pump to "gain power" is the wrong
way to approach things but to use one for better cooling overall is a
good idea, especially the ones with programable features.
Lester
On Jan 19, 2009, at 11:38 AM, WeslakeMonza1330@aol.com wrote:
> David is correct.
>
> An engine driven water pump is designed to operate at high effiency
> at low engine rpm. This is so much the case that high rpm engines
> benefit from running the pump at a lower speed.
>
> Regards
>
>
> Weslake-Monza 1330
> In a message dated 19/01/2009 14:26:18 GMT Standard Time,
>oldsaabguy@comcast.net
> writes:
> David,
>
> I would beg to differ.
>
> At idle a regular water pump is not working well at all, slow speed,
> no air moving over radiator, low water pumping.
>
> Electric water pump works all the time (if you want) so that you get
> great water flow at idle or whenever.
>
> That said, I have only seen them on racecars as well but racers are
> frequently ahead of the curve... ;-)
>
> Lester
>
> On Jan 19, 2009, at 6:54 AM, David Lieb wrote:
>
> >> ... He doesnt address electric waterpumps, I was
> >> wondering why... having an electric water pump would reduce drag,
> >> thus
> >> allowing for more power, anyone have any ideas? Also going along
> >> with this
> >> idea, why doesnt he recomend an electric fan?
> >
> > Matt,
> snip
>
> >
> > Electric water pumps are seldom used by anyone but a racer. Most
> > beneficial
> > when the car sits at WOT for extended periods. Not nearly so logical
> > when
> > significant time is spent idling.
> > David Lieb
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