What type of water pump is best for a every day driver? A high performance water pump with more water flow or just a regular water pump? I do tend to floor it a good bit so I need something that can handle high rpms. Does anyone know of any good brands that have been know to keep stable for a long time? Thanks for any positive comments...

 

I've had good lock with the Duralast (new only) pumps from Auto Zone. It does a good all around job and is cheap. I don't think a high performance one will be needed for ya.

 

i also replaced mine with a durabrand and it works great! no problems and was pretty cheap.

 

Well this all sounds great thanks guys. Does anyone else have any comments on performance or brands?

 

Again I don't think it is needed.

Water is water and your jackets can only handle so much. Now if you do customizing to the inter. of your motor than thats something else but you didn't.

 

Well got the I got the pump on the way along with a 180 degree T- stat. Hope it gets here soon I dig working on mine

 

what kind did you end up getting?

 

These are the parts that I bought from http://www.sumitracing.com
Water pump
GMB OE replacement water pump
Part Number: GMB-120-3041
Pump Flow: Standard-volume
Engine Size 5.2L/318
Engine Size 5.9L/360

Thermostat
Part Number: JET-10170
Opening Temperature Rating: 180 degrees
Flow Rating: High-flow
Thermostat Material: Stainless steel
Engine Size 5.2L/318
Engine Size 5.9L/360
Engine Size 3.9L/239

sumitracing.com and jegs.com have always given me good quality parts and tools.

 

So why wouldn't the T-stat fit the 5.9L if it goes into the 5.2L????

Sounds like it is for smaller application of flow????

 

Water pump
GMB OE replacement water pump
Part Number: GMB-120-3041
Pump Flow: Standard-volume
Engine Size 5.2L/318
Engine Size 5.9L/360

Thermostat
Part Number: JET-10170
Opening Temperature Rating: 180 degrees
Flow Rating: High-flow
Thermostat Material: Stainless steel
Engine Size 5.2L/318
Engine Size 5.9L/360
Engine Size 3.9L/239

Sorry there Hydra