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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 11:11 AM
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20b VS FD Waterpump

I am thinking of changing my 20b waterpump and powersteering setup to the fd one. I don't have any problems with my 20b setup. Just wondering if anyone likes the 20b or the fd system better.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:17 PM
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i have the FD on mine...i HEARD that the fd one is more efficient than the 20b/fc one..but I cant confirm it
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 02:30 PM
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the fd one fits better. i used the cosmo one cause i know it would work, but the fd setup is nice cause the water pump isnt a $400 special order thing....
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 04:37 PM
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I had my waterpump rebuilt for $125 cdn and its going on 3 years.
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Old Dec 28, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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I have the them on mine, I too heard that they work better and I know that parts are easier to get.
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Old Jan 3, 2006 | 06:10 AM
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I'm using the fc waterpump, works great , no problems with over heating. The pump is a lot
cheaper to replace.
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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 12:37 AM
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The FD pump or the FC pump is WAY lighter as well, making it a two birds with one stone swap. I used the FD front cover, P.S ect to make all the belts serp. but maybe you can still use the V-belts with a FD pump, FC pulley? I never tried that though.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:44 PM
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On my FD conversion I went with a Mezier electric water pump.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Is there an electric water pump that is adjustable for it's flow rate.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Carlos did a lot of research on that WP subject... it also may be a secret that he doesn't wish to share;
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by hwnd
Carlos did a lot of research on that WP subject... it also may be a secret that he doesn't wish to share;
No probs, I'll pop round and see my mate who runs the UK RX-8 Racing team for Mazda and have a chat with him. It was only a quick question whilst reading posts.

Thanks for the reply anyway mate. Best Regards J.C.
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 20B-3Rotor
I had my waterpump rebuilt for $125 cdn and its going on 3 years.


Who did you use? Mine just started pissing coolant out of the bottom weep hole (or whatever it's called). I don't wanna buy a used one because it may start pissing as well. I like the 20b unit over the fd because it out flows it. Down here in 100+ degree weather, I need that flow to help keep this engine cool.
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