Water Pump - how good is a new one?

[ruckdr]

I think we have diagnosed that I have a bad water pump. I did a search and found many of the same symptoms I have. I also see where many have replaced the water pump, and the problem is solved.
My question is are the replacement pumps "better" and failure is not an issue?; or are there replacement pumps that are considered "fail proof" ?(if you know what I mean), not necessarily from Dodge.
Thanks,
Later,

 

[viper spray]

I would get this:

http://www4.forum.viperclub.org/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB24&Number=697638&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1

 

[snampro]

I'm pretty sure that's a GenII pump, and I bet his '96 has a GenI engine.

 

[Viper Wizard]

I'm pretty sure that's a GenII pump, and I bet his '96 has a GenI engine.

Yes that is a GENII pump.
GENI W/pump #5245465 MSRP $260.00 at the moment they are on back order with DC, but I have one in stock [less 20% VCA].
I am open Monday the 3rd.

 

[Jim Wilson]

Does anyone have experience with the "high performance water pumps"?

 

[ruckdr]

Yes, Gen 1.
Am leaving town for 2 weeks, will resolve this later in July.

Thanks.

 

[BLWNV10]

Last experience with an aftermarket water pump. Put it in for a customer,(his pump) and it lasted 200 miles, and started leaking. The impeller came loose on his original pump at a track day.

Go with OEM.

Alan
AlansPerformance.com

 

[ruckdr]

Thanks Alan,
That was/is my intent, when I get to it.
Later,

 

[Qualitywires.com]

I also heard that the after markt water pumps don't last.

Aluminum impellers I heard go bad.

 

[Cal Cobra]

And $800 for a water pump....pleazzzze