High Performance Automotive Water Pumps

High performance water pumps improve cooling system performance in a couple of ways. One has a different size and design impeller, which changes flow volume and speed, allowing heat to reach the radiator better and thus decrease coolant temperature.

High performance automotive water pumps are available in different finishes to improve looks inside the engine bay. This includes cast, anodized, and polished aluminum, chrome-plated and black-painted cast iron, along with other appearances. Having a dressed water pump will help turn heads at the next event when added to your show engine.

There are many great manufacturers of water pumps on the market. All water pumps sold by JEGS are made from high-quality components and assembly to help ensure your engine stays cool and looks great under the hood of your street rod, muscle car, race vehicle, or daily driver.

In general, water pumps last between 50,000 to 100,000 miles. However, this can vary, depending on the year, make, and model, the climate the vehicle drives in, maintenance performed, and the quality of the pump. Signs of a bad water pump include bearing noise and coolant leaking out of the housing "weep hole". When the water pump is confirmed as the source of these symptoms, replacement is necessary as most water pumps are not designed to be rebuilt once there is a truck or car water pump leak.

There are four main types of water pumps used in automobiles:

Automotive water pumps are not the same. A water pump car replacement is designed to bolt to a specific engine and be driven by a belt or electric motor. In addition, they are made from different materials such as cast iron or aluminum. In terms of quality, there are different levels available using better bearings or materials in their build, such as pump construction.