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Originally Posted by Coyote X
Really though without the thermostat there won't be much backpressure for the water pump to fight against so I really can't see the motor needing more than 2-3 amps to actually pump enough water to keep a 4 cyl cool.
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Woohoo! 14 Grand! I could handle it! Don't know about the pump shaft seal though...
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We must remember though that an engine is designed to run best at a certain temperature range, so leaving out a thermostat is a no-no, since it will take a lot longer to get to the desired temp, and run less efficiently. I'm not sure that slower water flow to warm up is the best way, because you're balancing against keeping your heads (head) from overheating, and there's a lot of variables there...
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Woohoo! 14 Grand! Put a tach on the thing!!!