Steve
It would appear that the purpose of the plate is to reduce
clearances inside the pump which should increase the flow some. My guess is
that to expect a 60% increase in flow on every pump is very optimistic. It
is totally dependent on knowing what clearances inside the pump are critical
to increase flow. I also do not like the idea of pop rivets holding the
plate; to me that seems like a weak point waiting to fail in the future.
Ron Fraser
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From: owner-tigers@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-tigers@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Steve Sage
Sent: Friday, July 14, 2006 3:31 PM
To: Tigers
Subject: Water Pump/Cooling Idea?
Relating to our current cooling discussion, on page 178 of the current
Summit Racing catalog is a heading for an item saying "Improve coolant
flow by 60%".........Attach one of these Flow Kooler impeller discs to
the back side of your water pump's impeller and increase coolant flow by
up to 60%. The discs reduce cavitation, lower water temperature and
increase water circlulation."
The picture shows what appears to be a simple round metal plate, with an
open center section for water to flow through, with three holes for
attachment and a couple of pop rivits. Cost is a massive $5.95. There is
one listed for our engines.
Could this item do what it claims, and if water flow increases up to
60%, is that too much water flow, or is there no such thing as too much
(as in there's no such thing as "too much" horsepower!) ?
Steve Sage
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