Aluminum Water Pump,Housing and Thermostat Neck

[68plymouth383]

Its your call. Just trying to give you information.

The review says that one person is experiencing higher engine temps and the other person hasn't had any issues at all.Maybe they are getting different aftermarket housings??? but it doesn't specifically state the housing or water pump was a problem.The only way to be sure would be to take a reading from an accurate temperature gauge while running a factory cast iron pump and then take one after installing the aluminum housing/pump.I don't seeing there being that much of a difference,especially since aluminum pump/housing dissipates heat quicker than cast iron.

 

[commando1]

If it's a minor casting flaw and there is enough material in the casting itself,it's nothing a small dremel tool can't fix in a matter of minutes.Same process as porting a combustion chamber and still a savings in weight and a cleaner look than cast iron,which can rust and corrode over a period of time.

If it's new and you paid your hard earned money for it, why do you have to go through this BS at all.
You shouldn't.

 

[greasemonkeyman]

Not all parts are made from the same castings,which is why some things like intake manifolds have different performance levels.You shouldn't have to modify anything that you buy new,but people do it to suit their needs.If it's a matter of saving a hundred dollars by spending ten minutes finessing a part to help things flow a little better,then it's well worth it.I've yet to see definative proof that engines are running hotter just by swapping to these water pump/housings! I don't seem to know anyone that makes $100 for 10-15 minutes worth of their time,do you?

 

[66/440]

Does anyone here have a Aluminum Water Pump,Water Pump Housing,and Aluminum Filler neck on any of their cars? I'm sure it would not only look good but save a little bit of added weight on the front end.What are your opinions on this? Cost is about $175 for the complete set.<img class="previewthumb" id="vbattach_25357" alt="" src="http://www.forcbodiesonly.com/mopar-forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=25357&amp;stc=1" attachmentid="25357">

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[66/440]

One of the guys at Big Block Dart had issues with the lower cost castings. seems like the internal passages were considerably smaller and caused an overheating problem. Here is the link
http://www.bigblockdart.com/forum/s...-68-Dodge-Dart&p=118275&viewfull=1#post118275

Does anyone here have a Aluminum Water Pump,Water Pump Housing,and Aluminum Filler neck on any of their cars? I'm sure it would not only look good but save a little bit of added weight on the front end.What are your opinions on this? Cost is about $175 for the complete set.View attachment 25357