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Is there a way that my water pump can be running when the engines on and have a switch to turn it on when its not running for extra cooling? I really dont care it its pointless i just want it done, or if not, is there a was i can manually turn on the H2O pump, but i would like the first idea better, if so, how do you wire it, thanks alot! 1996 Camaro V6
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do you have an electric water pump?1996 Silver camaro Z28. M6,<br />12 bolt, 4.11\'s, posi, Rear cover, Spec stage 2, loudmouth, more <a href=\"http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=1\" target=\"_blank\">http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=1</a> <Mods, Pics & more <a href=\"http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=2\" target=\"_blank\">http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=2</a> <Fbody Tech Articals -
if your motor is running the water pump it turning, unless you take your drive belt off [img]graemlins/stickpoke.gif[/img]www.turbov6camaro.com
1997 3800 Series II Camaro
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What viper meant to say... is unless you have an electric aftermarket waterpump your waterpump is belt driven by the engine. Thus if your engine isn't running the water pump cannot be turned on in any way, since the engine literally spins the waterpump.00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own riskComment
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If the engine is off and there air is not travelling across the radiator, it will not help cool it very much anyway.- Josh<br />If you have any questions or need installation pics/help, e-mail me: Viper98885@aol.com<br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/viper98885\" target=\"_blank\">\'93 Camaro Hardtop</a><br /><a href=\"http://Camaroz28.cardomain.com/id/01lincolnls8\" target=\"_blank\">\'01 Lincoln LS8 Sport</a><br />\'00 Yamaha YZF-R6<br /><a href=\"http://www.ftpp.net\" target=\"_blank\">Full Throttle Performance</a>Comment
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True. but a manual fan switch and an electric water pump running while the car was off would cool it very fast. But without that having a waterpump run while the car is off will really not do much of anything.Originally posted by viper98885:
If the engine is off and there air is not travelling across the radiator, it will not help cool it very much anyway.1996 Silver camaro Z28. M6,<br />12 bolt, 4.11\'s, posi, Rear cover, Spec stage 2, loudmouth, more <a href=\"http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=1\" target=\"_blank\">http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=1</a> <Mods, Pics & more <a href=\"http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=2\" target=\"_blank\">http://home.mainstreamtopics.com/?index=3&module=2</a> <Fbody Tech ArticalsComment
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Umm.. why worry about it? Some Turbocharged cars have turbotimers, which keep the car running to cool everything down for a bunch of seconds after you turn it off and get out.
These little 6's don't need that unless you have some crazy high-compression dragster ;)Comment
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Thats because you don't want the oil in the turbo to "coke" because it will reduce the life of your turbo greatly. The turbo will continue to spin without any oil pressure which means the oil around the shaft will take on heat very fast.Originally posted by Jesticle:
Umm.. why worry about it? Some Turbocharged cars have turbotimers, which keep the car running to cool everything down for a bunch of seconds after you turn it off and get out.
Thats not quite the same as he is talking about....but you still don't need it to cool down any faster when not running.<a href=\"http://www.onid.orst.edu/~waltejam/\" target=\"_blank\">98 Bright Red Camaro</a><br />Too many mods to list....check my websiteComment
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plain and simple, you need an aftermarket electric water pump and a manual fan switchComment
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Yup, and the reason to "worry" about it is because it cuts down cooling time between track runs.Originally posted by BLLDOGG:
plain and simple, you need an aftermarket electric water pump and a manual fan switch00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own riskComment
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Thats because you don't want the oil in the turbo to "coke" because it will reduce the life of your turbo greatly. The turbo will continue to spin without any oil pressure which means the oil around the shaft will take on heat very fast.Originally posted by speedy-v6-camaro:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Jesticle:
Umm.. why worry about it? Some Turbocharged cars have turbotimers, which keep the car running to cool everything down for a bunch of seconds after you turn it off and get out.
Thats not quite the same as he is talking about....but you still don't need it to cool down any faster when not running. </font>[/QUOTE]Turbo Timer is a worthless WORTHLESS device. Just drive the car like a normal person for 5 minutes before you park it. Leave it running for like 30sec to a minute and your fine.00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own riskComment
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i didnt think about the beltdrive, i thought it was electric, where could i get one, i can do the fan switch myself, i was going to do it next weekend anyway, what would i have to do for an electric water pump? (to wire a switch, and keep it on when the car is running?)Comment
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all you gotta do for a switch is get a switch (radio shack, auto parts store), and cut either the power or ground in half, and put one half on the one metal tab on the back of the switch, and the other half on the other metal tab, and voila, manual water pump. just remember to turn it on.Originally posted by Michael Sosebee:
i didnt think about the beltdrive, i thought it was electric, where could i get one, i can do the fan switch myself, i was going to do it next weekend anyway, what would i have to do for an electric water pump? (to wire a switch, and keep it on when the car is running?)Comment
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ditto ;)Originally posted by ReodDai:
What viper meant to say... is unless you have an electric aftermarket waterpump your waterpump is belt driven by the engine. Thus if your engine isn't running the water pump cannot be turned on in any way, since the engine literally spins the waterpump.Jordan<br />15.09@90.7<br /><a href=\"http://www.fullthrottlev6.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=21\" target=\"_blank\"><b>1995 Camaro 3.4 M5</b></a>Comment
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www.zzpperformance.com has a pumpOriginally posted by Michael Sosebee:
i didnt think about the beltdrive, i thought it was electric, where could i get one, i can do the fan switch myself, i was going to do it next weekend anyway, what would i have to do for an electric water pump? (to wire a switch, and keep it on when the car is running?)
www.texas-speed.com has a pump
You'll need a shorter belt. Also the electric water pump should run as soon as you turn the key to the ON position, so you don't NEED the fan switch.00\' firebird v6 5spd<br />201rwhp ---- 230 rwtq<br />\"Everyday I grow stronger...and further from you.\"<br />WARNING: Do not take any of my comments seriously unless they are technical in nature and then only at your own riskComment
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I’m new. I actually don’t own a Camaro or firebird. I do have a 2000 Camaro 3.8 fly by throttle and 4l60e. This is installed in a 1980 Triumph TR7...2 weeks ago -
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