water pump question

[88lxbrian]

I am switching the water pump on my new setup. Instead of it being the regular counter-clockwise water pump, I want to switch to the standard rotation (clockwise) pump. I pulled out all of my extras so all I have now is my crank, alternator, and water pump.

Is a performance water pump the only way to get rid of the heater core hookups?

[Strtracer]

No, you can buy rubber caps at Murrays for a couple bucks, or you can pull out the pipes on the pump and tap in freeze plugs, but I wouldnt go that route