Water Pump

[manage13]

Did a few searches but I didn't come up with any relevant info.

I was just wondering if the VL turbo water pump is the same as the R32 RB26 water pump.

Anyone know?

Help in this matter will be greatly appreciated!

[Col-GTSX]

I know that bosch makes a water pump suitable for an rb20/35/26/30 so they are all the same in design... However i believe the flow rate would be different from a stock item....

But yeah they do all fit each other.... Its only the oil pump that is different...

[Duncan]

No it is not the same, but you can use the rb30 water pump.

It has less blades so it flows less coolant at a given revs. Which means you get the similar effect as the N1 water pump at about 20% of the price

[manage13]

Thanks guys!

I got a price on both water pumps:

R32 GTR water pump $325

VL Turbo water pump $126

I might save myself any hassle and get the R32GTR pump. Massive price difference though!

[legend01]

there is a difference in the blade width in the rb20/25/26/30 the rb30 one's ive seen are the same as the rb20 8mm width the rb25 i think are 9mm and the rb26 11 mm in width

Peter

[gtst25]

Thanks guys!

I got a price on both water pumps:

R32 GTR water pump $325

VL Turbo water pump $126

I might save myself any hassle and get the R32GTR pump. Massive price difference though!

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From my experiences the only different one is the rb25 pump.\

If I were you I'd just get the holden one - mind you that is a pretty expensive price you've got there - I'd look a bit harder.

Cheers

[wrxhoon]

You can get an rb26 r33 water pump for about $130 , depending on the age of your r32 you may have to modify it a little to fit it , otherwise they are the same as the 32 pump.

[boostn32]

wrxhoon, where can you get the 33GTR water pump for that price.

[wrxhoon]

Nissan, i just checked my invoice $120.39+ gst =132.43 , well thats close to $130 but thats trade price , about $150 including gst retail .

If you want one and you cant get trade give me a p.m. and i can order one for you .

[BHDave]

There is a mounting hole different between the rb20 and 25 pumps, the small one to the top right of the impeller when looking from the front is in a slightly different position.

The N1 pump has an elongated hole so fits both.

I also picked up my last genuine pump (for an rb20) for about $130.

[djhatton]

davies craig leccy pump's are pretty cheap and worked well on my old car.... jsut a thought...

d

[manage13]

davies craig leccy pump's are pretty cheap and worked well on my old car.... jsut a thought...

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Are these the electric pumps?

[Col-GTSX]

davies craig are certainlly electric....

All they make are pumps and fans...

[manage13]

davies craig are certainlly electric....

All they make are pumps and fans...

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I heard they are "no good" on RB26's by a workshop here in Melbourne. I was pretty keen on running an electric water pump as I have read that you would be able to gain as much as 15kw at the rears.

Anyone use these pumps on RB26?

[djhatton]

a water pump is a water pump. it has a pretty basic job to perform. i cannot see how one pump will be "no good" for a particular engine. did they give you any reasons or anybody else heard this?

from memory the davies craig pump itself is <$200 and there's a EWP controller that allows you to set engine temps (through flow rate of the pump) and keep the water pump running after engine shut-off to assist in cooling everything down.

i've yet to hear bad things about the thing...

d

[manage13]

did they give you any reasons or anybody else heard this?

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Well they said because its electric it is more prone to failing. For example if your electrics fail your motor gets no water. Direct quote "DO NOT TOUCH THEM!.”

[Beer Baron]

if your electrics fail your car will not run either, so the no pump wont be such a problem. lol.

but i agree if the wiring was faulty just for the pump it could be a problem, but a simple warning buzzer could be incorporated.

I must say i have heard people say to stay away from them too, but i've never heard it backed up. I'd love to know why there is such a fear of using them on GTRs.

[pnblight]

if anyone interested i got to water pumps for sale

r33 gtr $70

r34 gtr(28,000km old) $100

[djhatton]

i didn't have any problems whatsoever on my gtst with the ewp. i was very impressed with it. and i've yet to hear about one failing. i'd love to hear any problems people have had tho!

and re: the electrics. if you install ANYTHING dodgily on a car you're gonna have headaches. it isn't hard to wire one of these suckers up, nor is it hard for anyone with a head on their shoulders to make the wiring reliable.

d

[manage13]

and re: the electrics. if you install ANYTHING dodgily on a car you're gonna have headaches. it isn't hard to wire one of these suckers up, nor is it hard for anyone with a head on their shoulders to make the wiring reliable.

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mmmmmmmm My thoughts exactly! I'm really keen on going with the electric water pump. In two minds now. What do I do? Pay $325 for a new GTR water pump or a little over $200 for an electric water pump?