Hi Flow Water Pumps

Flowkooler High Flow pump 1747 for the Jeep Cherokee, Commanche and Wagoneer has a CNC machined billet impeller designed with an increased vane count and a reduced impeller clearance to achieve greater flow rates, higher block pressure. A Type II Class II military grade anodize surface coating protects against corrosive fluids. 

PLEASE inspect the fan hub and check applications below as the 1747 and 1748 are frequently mis-ordered.

We developed this hi flow pump because Jeeps tend to overheat in stop and go traffic and on the trail. Tight engine space and limited airflow plague the Jeep cooling system but it has been proven time and time again that reducing the cycle time between the heat source and the heat sink drops engine temperatures for slow speed rock crawling and stop and go traffic.

From 0-3,300 RPM…Nothing Beats a FlowKooler!

We worked directly with Permatex to provide this item without the blister pack to end the senseless waste.  They agreed we ought to save a planet and it isd hands down the best value item.

OEM specified Permatex^® Ultra silicones were developed to meet today's technology changes. Sensor-safe, low odor, noncorrosive. Outstanding oil resistance and joint movement tolerance. Eight times more flexible than cork/composite gaskets; three times more oil resistant than conventional silicones. Temperature range -65ºF to 500ºF (-54°C to 260°C) intermittent; resists auto and shop fluids and vibration.

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Flowkooler High Flow pump 1750 for the Jeep Wrangler and Grand Cherokee has a CNC machined billet impeller designed with an increased vane count and a reduced impeller clearance to achieve greater flow rates, higher block pressure. A Type II Class II military grade anodize surface coating protects against corrosive fluids. 

This fan hub has bolts that are 5/16-18.  MOPAR lists two sizes in the parts manual .312-18 and .312-24x1.250

We developed this hi flow pump because Jeeps tend to overheat in stop and go traffic and on the trail. Tight engine space and limited airflow plague the cooling system but it has been proven time and time again that reducing the cycle time between the heat source and the heat sink drops engine temperatures for slow speed rock crawling and stop and go traffic.

From 0-3,300 RPM…Nothing Beats a FlowKooler!

Classic Pontiacs run hot.  Flowkooler designed a high flow 11 bolt pump  with a CNC machined billet impeller to increased vane count and reduced backing plate-to-impeller vane clearance.  It achieves greater flow rates, higher head pressure and a more efficient flow. The impeller color is due to Type II Class II military grade surface coating which protects against corrosive fluids. 

FlowKooler introduced the first hi flow pumps and continues to improve impeller design. Why is increased flow so important to cooling a hot Olds Rocket engine? Because it has been proven time and time again that reducing the cycle time between the heat source and the heat sink creates more opportunities to shed heat and drop engine temperatures.

From 0-3,300 RPM…Nothing Beats a FlowKooler!

Reducing the gap between the backing plate and the impeller

Way back when the internet was young a George Kujanski made a statement on a forum about his experience in reducing clearance between impeller vane and backing plate.  Ever since our phones ring with questions about the clearance.  George was correct; when you reduce the clearance in a centrifugal pump you will increase the pressure differential and, concomitantly. increase the flow.  We machine taller impeller vanes into our pumps for this very purpose.  However as a manufacturer, we cannot machine each pump for the myriad of aftermarket plates and/or distorted, warped or corroded OE plates,  Furthermore, we cannot ensure that the person modifying has any experience in forming metal.  For this reason we will not make a recommendation beyond; "as close as you can get without touching."

George pressed his plate to a .100" clearance and reported anecdotally, "a drastic change in my engine temps with no other changes".  As a frame of reference, this is roughly the thickness of three sheets of paper.  If you elect to close the impeller-to-plate gap you have George's blessing. 

N.B.  Clearances that results in an impeller vane to backing plate interference will cause friction and failure and so we (unlike George) cannot recommend a specific clearance.  Owner modifications to the Pontiac part design are performed at the owner's discretion and FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL VOID ALL WARRANTY.

*Note: Do not buy this pump for the 1969 400 blocks with casting #9796351.  The 1969 400 pump measures 4" and the correct pump is 1647

Water Pump Divider Plate 1969 1/2 to 1977

Reducing the gap between the backing plate and the impeller

Pontiac owners have reported that (1) heat cycling may result in a distortion the backing plate and (2) coolant degradation may corrode the backing plate necessitating replacement.  Some aftermarket plates may have a deeper dome and incremental cooling gains may be experienced by reducing the backing plate-to-impeller vane clearance. In closing the impeller-to-plate gap pressure is built, efficiency is achieved and more coolant will route to the thermostat and radiator which initiates the engine cooling process.  Please note that inadequate clearance that results in an impeller vane to backing plate interference will cause friction.  Owner modifications to the Pontiac part design are performed at the owner's discretion and FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL VOID WARRANTY.