Another pump replacement thread

[Wizaugh]

My pump died. It was pretty old, the casing on the back has rusted out, it was LOUD etc. We tried fixing it, cleaned, lubed, replaced some seals. I got another few hours out of it, but in the end, the lack of maintenance from the previous owners and the pump not being used for over a year was too much. The wet end seems to be good
Now comes replacement.
It's a Hayward Super Pump, model #c48j2n131b1. The motor (SPX1605Z1M) goes for 150 and change on Amazon. Doesn't seem too bad, but should I consider any other options? Multi speed? Higher efficiency? Are they even available?

 

[mas985]

That particular pump size (3/4 HP uprated) did not come in a two speed version but you could go with the next size up to get the two speed motor: SPX1607Z2M
The motor will run under loaded but it will still work fine.

However, I noticed that you have an attached spa. Is this pump running the spa as well and did it work ok?

 

[Wizaugh]

I haven't completely figured out the spa yet. The current pump does run the spa (1 return and 1 drain port) however there is another for it. A Jacuzzi Magnum pump, I haven't even had a chance to check that out yet. As of now it's shut off and no water is routed through the Magnum.