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Originally Posted by JSH
Personally, I try to save money. I would be curious how long it takes to break even on that $250 electric water pump.
I've thought of converting my Astro to electric accessories but I can't get past the cost vs payback. (Originally I was looking at converting the A/C to a rooftop unit but I chose to just fix the OEM system)
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This Saturday I am picking up a '99 Metro for $300 to serve as a platform for my ecomodding project. Indeed, $250 part for $300 car does not make sense. However, I got my electric water pumps lightly used for $75 apiece, which is a more reasonable price. Electric water pump is just one thing, others are new xfi engine, lower ratio transmission, low current fuel pump, CDI ignition, alloy wheels with LRR tires, etc, etc. Whether it is worthwhile spending money on this project depends on how you look at it. Propping up an old beater by throwing money at it does not make sense, but buying a Prius or Insight for what they charge for them doesn't make sense either. This is a hobby project for fun, and maybe a better use of money than collecting guns or restoring antique cars.
Astro is so handicapped in fuel economy that it is not worth modifying.