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steamfitter274
28-11-2006, 09:58 PM
I am installing a electric water pump on my Swift swap.I am having a alloy plate water jet cut to replace the stock water pump.I am doing this for two reasons.The first is to place the engine where it has to fit in the VTECsubframe I am using [Long story] to clear the tower.I also like the idea you can let the pump run after you shut the engine of to cool it down.I would like to know if anyone would like one made up.The shop said that after the first one is in the computer the cost of the next ones could be as low as 75.00.It sould be done in a few weeks and I will try to post a photo.
Thanks Jack
mrbell
29-11-2006, 01:57 AM
Oh, it's been a long day... I was picturing the thermostat housing, not the pump, and thinking "How in the world is THAT in the way?!"
I considered doing an electric water pump, but then I realized that's just one more expense to the list that I don't NEED. Maybe one day I'll change it over tho...
DaveCoxon
29-11-2006, 02:55 AM
Not wanting to piss on your parade, but that sounds an awful lot for water-jeting alloy? You might want to double-check the prices.

The place I use for WJ cut me a set of (a-series) exhaust and one turbo flanges in 3/8" stainless (for making a turbo manifold) for $35. Even that I thought was a little too high - but knowing what a PITA stainless is to work I happily paid it.
ed4ran
29-11-2006, 10:24 AM
I was thinking it would be easier to strip the stock water pump and have it welded up?
steamfitter274
29-11-2006, 06:59 PM
Dave,Can you give me the phone number of the shop you used.I would have no problem mailing them a the pump to work of off if they are that cheap.
Thanks Jack
DaveCoxon
29-11-2006, 08:51 PM
Ah, therein is why your parts are expensive....
If they are having to do the CAD work aswell, then they will want more money for making it...

Don't you have access to autocad or any basic CAD package? If YOU can generate a DXF of the flange, you have the ability to send it out for quotes by the magic of email... All they have to do is upload it, hit the autoroute function for the cut to validate it, load material into the machine and the jobs's a goodun.

The first piece is always expensive, but if you want them to do the cadding, it's ridiculously expensive.