[Spridgets] Water pump

[Lester]

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