No anti-freeze

5.0CRAZY · 03-12-2004, 02:44 PM

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

bigred90gt · 03-12-2004, 02:51 PM

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.

PWR_RYD93 · 03-12-2004, 03:32 PM

Yep, run two bottles of water wetter and the rest straight water. Soft water is preferable.

5.0CRAZY · 03-12-2004, 04:34 PM

Cool thanks a lot

fiveohpatrol · 03-12-2004, 05:21 PM

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.

RoadWarrior · 03-13-2004, 05:55 PM

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.

richd · 03-16-2004, 10:04 AM

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.

Rich D.

USMC302 · 03-18-2004, 10:48 PM

Speaking of him....Where'd he go anyway?

Tripleduece · 03-23-2004, 07:45 PM

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

03-12-2004, 02:44 PM	#1
5.0CRAZY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9	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
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	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. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

03-12-2004, 03:32 PM	#3
PWR_RYD93 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: IL Posts: 1,155	Yep, run two bottles of water wetter and the rest straight water. Soft water is preferable. __________________ Craig Supercharged 93 GT "I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol!" Then I went to the doctor.... whoa 312! Hello Lipitor

03-12-2004, 05:21 PM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	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. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

03-13-2004, 05:55 PM	#6
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	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. __________________ Fast Company

03-12-2004, 04:34 PM	#4
5.0CRAZY Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9	Cool thanks a lot

03-16-2004, 10:04 AM	#7
richd Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Edison, NJ, USA Posts: 125	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. Rich D.

03-18-2004, 10:48 PM	#8
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	Speaking of him....Where'd he go anyway? __________________

03-23-2004, 07:45 PM	#9
Tripleduece Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CapCity,SC Posts: 55	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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