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03-12-2004, 02:44 PM | #1 |
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No anti-freeze
Our track requires that we run no anti-freeze in out cars to be able to run. It opens on the 26th.
Anyways I was just wondering if this could hurt anything? It would be pretty rare for the temperature to dip below 0*c at this time of the year. But doesnt anti-freeze have anti-corrosion additives and other things that help keep the cooling system running smooth? Running 100% water shouldnt be a problem? Thanks |
03-12-2004, 02:51 PM | #2 |
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Redline makes a product called Water Wetter that I believe is NHRA compliant for cooling systems. It basically replaces your antifreeze, yet provides the same protections without the slipperiness.
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03-12-2004, 03:32 PM | #3 |
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Yep, run two bottles of water wetter and the rest straight water. Soft water is preferable.
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03-12-2004, 04:34 PM | #4 |
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Cool thanks a lot
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03-12-2004, 05:21 PM | #5 |
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I've heard that rule a few times as well, but at 5 or 6 different NHRA sanctioned tracks that I've raced at, it hasn't been an issue. I run about 30-40% coolant year round.
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03-13-2004, 05:55 PM | #6 |
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Ive actually never heard about that here. You can run anything since its a street legal class that most people race in and most people dont have much more done than a big exhaust tip on their civic's.
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03-16-2004, 10:04 AM | #7 |
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Search for posts by PKRWUD in this forum. He has some interesting things to say about antifreeze and what it does, how much to use, etc. Really good stuff.
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03-18-2004, 10:48 PM | #8 |
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Speaking of him....Where'd he go anyway?
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03-23-2004, 07:45 PM | #9 |
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water wetter is good but try 40 below Better in my opinion--If it can keep my flathead running cool it will keep just about anything cool!LOL
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