XSPC Res/Pump MOD
 

OK well my XSPC Res/Pump went out and ive found several pumps for a good price but they will not match up to this res SO ive been thinking that maybe i can MOD this res to work with the additinal pump BUT maintain the readiness of a replacement pump if need be.

OK heres is the dead motor

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...Water/pump.jpg

As you can see i have gutted the motor housing for the pump

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3.../allthree1.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3...r/allthree.jpg

It will not leak (ive already did some pressure testing) so im good there

What ive been thinking is taking a large drill bit and opening these holes up so it gets more water flow throught the res? would this be a bad idea?

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d3.../resbottom.jpg

well the volute on that top is sprial..

You really dont want to get rid of that because it forces the water to attain higher head pressure then a perfect volute.

A lot of first timers freak out when they see the volute not being perfect...

Ok that sounds good! well what im gonna do is leave it how it is for now and see how it preforms with the new pump. if it sucks then i will mod it