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Old 07-04-2012, 08:07 PM
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Thinking about trying this out on a cammed '08 Z here that runs hot in the Tx heat in stop n go traffic with a/c on it hits 235*.
Really wanted to keep mechanical stock pump cause the car does a lot of high speed runs and mile events.
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What? You are going to speed up the water flow? Big mistake! Race engines have restrictor plates to slow the water flow down. You will be disappointed. Go to a Ron Davis or Dewitts radiator to solve your cooling issues. I personally don't think 235 water temp is unexpected in 100 degree temps sitting in traffic.

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I've installed Meziere EWP's on several C5's to help "speed up" coolant flow at idle and low-speed traffic conditions and temps dropped over 20*s. BUT, the Mez EWP doesn't work well in high sustained RPM conditions compared to a mechanical style pump.

So I was hoping this inline pump would speed up flow to help under idle and low-speed traffic conditions and then I can have it shut off and free wheel once up to speed and let the mechanical pump take care of the rest.

I could easily wire it off a TPS/Window switch and relay to keep it running when I need it and shut it off when I don't.
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I was about to buy a Meziere, but than you said its not too good in high rpms. Just wanted to thank you for the info

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