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I have a Blueprint Engines magnum 360 stroker with an Airgap RPM intake. The intake has the water pump fitting sticking straight out (OE small block has the fitting at an angle). The Flowkooler model 1700 that I have has the fitting going to the intake at an angle. I made the bypass hose fit but it is not correct. Flowkooler makes a magnum water pump for the magnum engine but it is different that what I have (spins CCW and mine goes CW).

I need a high flow WP to deal with the Texas heat! Ideas?
 
To start with, we'll assume you've got an LA style timing cover/water pump on your Magnum stroker.
The difference in standard bypass hose fittings/angles is easily dealt with, and has been covered numerous times- start here ("Search" is your friend):
Magnum engine swap | For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum
A Magnum style reverse-rotation water pump has a different bolt pattern, and will not even physically fit the LA timing cover.
Edelbrock makes a high flow LA pump that does not use cast-in hose barbs, which allows you to use different angled fittings to properly mate to the Air Gap. However, it's currently out of stock (What isn't right now?...)
Edelbrock.com: Water Pump Chrysler 1969-85 318/ 360 in Satin Finish
Mr. Gasket (now part of the Holley mega corp.) does have their version in stock, also without cast-in fittings.
Mr. Gasket 70340G Mr. Gasket High Flow Aluminum Water Pump - Cast Finish (holley.com)
 
Probably will keep the current FK and replace the nipple that comes out of the intake & replace with a 45 degree adapter. Surprising no one else has chimed in with what they did regarding this since the BPE strokers are so prolific these days.
 
Probably will keep the current FK and replace the nipple that comes out of the intake & replace with a 45 degree adapter. Surprising no one else has chimed in with what they did regarding this since the BPE strokers are so prolific these days.

Pics would speak a thousand words.
 

They are, but sometimes you get the pump pictured and sometimes you get a stock style pump with a plate riveted onto the impeller.

They swapped mine for the one pictured, so if you're willing to wait, see what they send you an then contact them about an RMA swap, $46 is the way to go.

Someone who just wants the right pump the first time, might be worth the extra $50

More info here: CVF Racing water pump?
 
They are, but sometimes you get the pump pictured and sometimes you get a stock style pump with a plate riveted onto the impeller.

They swapped mine for the one pictured, so if you're willing to wait, see what they send you an then contact them about an RMA swap, $46 is the way to go.

Someone who just wants the right pump the first time, might be worth the extra $50.

Great point. Another good alternative is to contact them prior to ordering. Sucks you have to do that, but that's what I did and they assured me the correct one would be shipped - and it was.
 
Great point. Another good alternative is to contact them prior to ordering. Sucks you have to do that, but that's what I did and they assured me the correct one would be shipped - and it was.

I wasn't in a hurry, I already had one and wanted a spare. Some people might be in a time crunch. I didn't think to call ahead, that was a good idea.

Honestly, I really like the people over at CVF. I've contacted them a few times and they were super helpful every time, and their pulley prices are good for US made parts.
 
Dang, as soon as I saw the link to the $40 w/p this morning I went straight to eBay and bought one. LOL
 
Dang, as soon as I saw the link to the $40 w/p this morning I went straight to eBay and bought one. LOL

Based on what @mopowers said, I'd email them now and make sure they send you the right pump. If they have them in stock, they should have no issues. They sent me the right one and a return label when I got the GMB pump. They offered someone else an RMA, but only because they were out of stock.
 
Pics would speak a thousand words.
Here you go

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