Rob’s Movie: Bobbie Jo, the Outlaw (1976) To EV Or Not to EV? That is The Question Tech All tech Engine Power Adders Drivetrain Brakes and Suspension Chasis & Safety Dyno testing Exhaust Events. Car Shows SEMA coverage Photos All photos Car Features All videos Burnouts. Industry News Projects. Street Project Dirty Bird Project Mc. Luvin News Tech Events Projects Videos About Us Sponsors Contact Us Privacy. (c). 2017 Power Automedia. Which is best for Street/Strip? Electric water pump, or mechanical? High performance enthusiasts and race fans continue to debate this question. Maintaining an optimum operating engine temperature is key no matter the application, and both styles of pump, in essence, accomplish the same task, but they do so in much different ways and with significant and not-so-significant tradeoffs. Your decision will depend on what purpose the vehicle has. Is it for racing or street use? We’re increasingly seeing that high-powered vehicles can be a combination of electric and mechanical. This leads to further discussion about the benefits and disadvantages of using an electric vehicle. The right choice is made if your street/strip machine runs on honest to goodness. A cast mechanical pump next to a billet electrical pump from Moroso highlights the small but visible size difference between the two. From there, however, differences become more severe between the different types of pump. With the help of Don Meziere of Meziere Enterprises and Thor Schroeder of Moroso Performance Products , we’ll be outlining the intended applications and the limitations of each style of pump and help answer this frequently asked question. Comparing and Contrasting Mechanical and electric water pumps are a proven method of pump water into the engine. The water circulates in the block, cylinder heads, and back to the radiator. Centrifugal mechanical pumps are powered by a serpentine drive, which is usually located directly below the crankshaft. Since the engine generates the power necessary to turn the pump, you will have plenty of water volume if the pump has a sufficiently large pump.