mr. gasket vs. edelbrock (water pumps for zz4)
12-23-2001, 02:40 PM
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mr. gasket vs. edelbrock (water pumps for zz4)
Several have recommended the edelbrock water pump for my new motor. Jeg's has a chrome one from Mr. Gasket $100 that is nice looking. I was wondering if there is a huge difference. The edelbrock costs $150 and isn't chrome. :confused:
12-23-2001, 05:42 PM
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Re: mr. gasket vs. edelbrock (andre77)
I've only ever heard one thing about Mr. Gasket: Don't buy it. I know some people on this forum said they had trouble with mr gasket chrome thermostat housings corroding through. I don't know if this is just coincidence but I've never heard anybody say something good about mr gasket. They seem to have some quality control issues.
If I were making the choice I'd go with the Edelbrock based on reputation. My thoughts about saving money in the short term has always been, ahh, it's the 'vette, go all out. I believe Edelbrock makes a polished aluminum pump for around $200. Of course these are the words of a raving lunatic obsessed with pouring money into his Corvette, but I think it's best to buy something once and forget about it.
./matt
If I were making the choice I'd go with the Edelbrock based on reputation. My thoughts about saving money in the short term has always been, ahh, it's the 'vette, go all out. I believe Edelbrock makes a polished aluminum pump for around $200. Of course these are the words of a raving lunatic obsessed with pouring money into his Corvette, but I think it's best to buy something once and forget about it.
./matt
12-23-2001, 10:29 PM
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Re: mr. gasket vs. edelbrock (andre77)
andre77,
I would recomend a Stewart water pump, that's what I'm running in my ZZ4 no cooling problems.... http://www.stewartcomponents.com
Check out their website, they have a veriety of cast iron, aluminum, polished aluminum pumps.
Ulf
[Modified by Green76, 8:31 PM 12/23/2001]
I would recomend a Stewart water pump, that's what I'm running in my ZZ4 no cooling problems.... http://www.stewartcomponents.com
Check out their website, they have a veriety of cast iron, aluminum, polished aluminum pumps.
Ulf
[Modified by Green76, 8:31 PM 12/23/2001]
12-23-2001, 10:41 PM
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Re: mr. gasket vs. edelbrock (andre77)
Is the Edelbrock aluminum? If it is, that would account for the higher price (and much lower weight to go with it.) Chrome pumps are usually made out of iron. From my experience, both companies make quality products.
-Joe
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12-23-2001, 10:43 PM
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Re: mr. gasket vs. edelbrock (andre77)
hey andre.... i would go with the chrome for looks, or with the edelbrock if you concerned with performance reliability........whenever you want to meet up we can.....i know tomorrow is xmas eve...but if ya wanna shoot over ya can....let me know
Chris
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12-23-2001, 11:52 PM
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Re: mr. gasket vs. edelbrock (andre77)
I went with the Edelbrock Polished Aluminum Victor water pump. Short Style. Looks and works fantastic. Pay a little more and be done with it. :seeya
