Water Pump and Fuel Pump- Mechanical or Electrical

[NostalgiaFunny Car]

Hi,
I'm a newbie to LSR.....been drag racing for many years.....

Here's my question: Is it typical to run mechanical water pumps and fuel pumps for LSR applications?

I will have to run a power steering pump and alternator, and possibly a vacuum pump, off the crank. It's a 600 HP small block chevy.

Please let me know what has worked for you.

Thanks!!
Mike L.

[jimmy six]

Yes......and no....nothing is typical for LSR. Some like elect water pumps so they can leave it on after a run to cool down without running the engine to read the plugs. Mechanical FP's are less trouble not needing the same safety requirements than electrics....good luck

[SPARKY]

I run mechanical pumps for better internal pressure and mechanical fuel pumps  you may want to run a water line to the head between the two exhaust valves

[robfrey]

Mechanical water pump as they can move much more water and exchange it though the block more often for more even engine temps. Fuel pump does not matter much