Electric Water Pump for Off-Road Vehicles Hi,
I was looking towards getting hold of an Electric Water Pump. The advantages, I'm looking for by installing one of these are:
1. Can fix the radiator to a different/higher/safer location, with longer custom plumbing, and the circulation isnt affected.
2. Increased Water Circulation inside the engine for better heat dissipation in extreme climates + high rpm's combination. Especially when you push a diesel engine towards ~5k rpm consistently in Palar like climate.
3. Electric water pump will keep the water flow running on a hot engine, even after shut down. Shutting off a hot engine after a spirited high rpm run isnt advisable, and this makes it possible?
4. Better Circulation during idling/low rpm load carrying situations.
5. Lastly, I will not be dependent on any belts. I can drive home safely (yes, without the alternator & the battery will decide the range) even if the belts fails.
I've also heard it saves bhp, but not sure how much. - Anyone done it here?
- Any points to add to the above?
- What are the pros and cons?
- What is the availability?
- What is the cost?
Last edited by dhanushs : 21st September 2014 at 11:20.
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