Wagz Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Is there any advantage to either one that anyone knows of? Clearance to the radiator is not a problem in a hybrid, especially if using an electric fan. I've read about headaches getting alternators/brackets to align, but these can be overcome... Does it really matter which one you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QWKDTSN Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Please get a long pump... It would have saved me a lot of stress and money if I had just got a long pump in the first place. But no, I thought the short pump looked better... There are members that successfully use the short pump but the alternator locations are wacky. Only one of them works- the header mount bracket location. this is fine, i guess, but i had a few personal problems with it. in the end it was best to get a short pump because it solved all my worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 if it will fit the long pump gives less problems with the timeing chain cover fit too.Ive always prefered the longer aluminum HIGH VOLUME pumps IF they fit, on both bbc and sbc engine installs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Use a long pump. I too used a short pump, and what a pain it is to find brackets. I ended up making my own brackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted April 17, 2002 Author Share Posted April 17, 2002 I love this place. You can post a question before you go to bed and sleep soundly knowing that in the morning you'll wake to a solid answer from experienced professionals. I wish I could get answers to all of lifes questions that easily. Long pump it is. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Yes, size matters, I mean the long pump is better It does make accessory mounting much easier, and if you are going with a setback placement, there's plenty of room for an electric fan, etc. I like the Stewart water pumps. The stage 2 and higher ones are new redesigned castings for even flow to each bank and have a good impeller and bearings, flow more and use less HP than other pumps. Go to http://www.stewartcomponents.com/chevy.htm for their catalog, if interested. Yes, they are pricey. ($149 for the Stage 2) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted April 17, 2002 Share Posted April 17, 2002 Or if you have some extra $$$, you could go with this and not worry about alternator mounts at all!! Barrett Engineering introduces an innovative new concept for the electrical demands of Racing Professionals. An alternator that is totally housed under the water pump pulley, drawing less than 1/3 HP to produce 16 volts at 15 amps, and will not interfere with other electrical equipment. Very trick, but $500! , but you do get a great quality water pump AND a great alternator! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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