Apr 5, 2009 | 04:36 PM
  #1  
HI there any info on a upgrade IC pump for a 2005 CL65. I have read alot on the forum about the Johnson CM30 & CM90. I have not found any feedback for this on a CL65 install. I also know about the Renntech but $4000 How does the Johnson compare to the Renntech pump. Are there any other pumps worth looking at or is Johnson the one? Any info would be great

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Apr 5, 2009 | 05:27 PM
  #2  
The renntech IC upgrade is a larger pump with a small secondary heat exchanger. This upgrade can be replicate for less then 700.00 The stock Bosch pump was inconsistent and intermittent hence most people swapped it our for a CM30.
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Apr 5, 2009 | 11:28 PM
  #3  
Quote: The renntech IC upgrade is a larger pump with a small secondary heat exchanger. This upgrade can be replicate for less then 700.00 The stock Bosch pump was inconsistent and intermittent hence most people swapped it our for a CM30.
What do I need to get to have this type of setup? What is the best pump to go with and were do I find the heat exchanger?

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Apr 6, 2009 | 04:08 PM
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Quote: What do I need to get to have this type of setup? What is the best pump to go with and were do I find the heat exchanger?

Thanks
I believe the heat exchanger is from an oil cooler found on the 600 model. PM jayson I think he may have the info. As far as the pump LET motors carries the CM30...flows 3 or 4 times more than the stocker. That sounds good to me.
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Apr 6, 2009 | 04:24 PM
  #5  
if my memory servers me correct it was a small oil cooler, then all u need is a johnson cm30 and youre done. I personally dont think that the extra oil cooler does all that much, but I havent tested one first hand.
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Apr 7, 2009 | 02:01 PM
  #6  
RENNtech's kit is about $3500 if I remember correctly... it includes an oil cooler from the SL600, a pump, a couple of hoses and some metal brakets.

As Jay said you can replicate this for under $700...
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Apr 16, 2009 | 09:36 AM
  #7  
Quote: if my memory servers me correct it was a small oil cooler, then all u need is a johnson cm30 and youre done. I personally dont think that the extra oil cooler does all that much, but I havent tested one first hand.
So if I get the SL600 cooler and CM30 I should be good to go right? Is there a certain year SL600 or are they all the same and is that the cooler I should get?
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Apr 16, 2009 | 11:27 AM
  #8  
Sounds like someone needs to do a nice little "how to" article for the rest of us...
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