Hi:
Tried accessing their website catalog/store, but got the underlying
codes rather than something I could understand. Unfortunately, there's
no way to contact the webmaster, except by phone. Perhaps I'll try
tomorrow when they open for business.
Sounds like a good product, though.
Regards
David Sosna
Packertl3@aol.com wrote:
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> FlowKooler was mentioned on the list recently. They claim their pumps
> produce a 100% increase in flow at idle (8-10 gal/min vs. 4-5) and a 20%
> increase at 2000 rpm, yet allow flow to drop back to stock by 3500 rpm.
> These claims were intriguing and FlowKooler is local to me so I stopped in.
> They seem to be a legitimate, successful operation. They are actually an
> offshoot of the parent company, Brassworks, which manufactures specialized
> radiators and stone guards for early Fords (T's and A's), airplanes, fire
> engines or any other custom application.
> FlowKooler caters primarily to the street rod crowd. They buy standard,
> fully assembled water pumps and modify the impellers on all units. The models
> they call MiraKool get a 16 blade impeller in place of the stock 8 blade. A
> MiraKool pump is available for 6 bolt 289's and newer engines. Their pump for
> 260's and 5 bolt 289's retains the stock blade count but they add a plate to
> the open blades which helps entrap more water at low rpm. They claim to have
> independent tests from Cal Poly and a dyno shop to substantiate their
> products' benefits. They also claim that GM has published a service bulletin
> which recommends FlowKooler pumps for 454's that run hot. I am not currently
> in the market for a water pump but would like to hear from anyone who has
> experience with a FlowKooler product. Suggested price for the 260/289 pump is
> about $95. For further information they can be reached at 805-544-8841 or
> www.flowkooler.com.
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