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67cruiser 06-29-2008 09:20 AM

ok, what are you running for collant??
 
I hear all the time straight water, another says anti freeze slight fixture, so what is everybody running anyways?? 1967 gto getting ready to try it out, running straight water, im also being told there,s a ceramic coolant out that actually coats the inside of the block, and helps protect the block also, im all ears ,what are you running??

4dblnkldude 06-29-2008 09:31 AM

Wow, I never gave this much thought. I'm running a 70-30 mix with regular prestone, 70% water. I was under the impression that strait water does cool the best but the reason why you put antifreeze in there was to prevent rust. Anti freeze does have a anti rust agent added to it. I'd be interested to hear what others think.

wytnyt 06-29-2008 09:41 AM

using only water isnt good,,,50/50 mix raises the boiling point of your radiator
but running all antifreeze will actually allow it to freeze up in winter

67blackcherry 06-29-2008 09:53 AM

I put Water Wetter in my Firebird and dropped the operating temps 10-12 degrees, I need to dump the antifreeze in the GTO and replace it with Water Wetter, and when my 455 build is done I'll put Water Wetter in the LeMans as well...

kate`s67gto 06-29-2008 10:56 AM

Run 50/50 water antifreeze. I should be able to get away with 60% water and 40% antifreeze. As stated antifreeze does raise the boiling point and provide a good lubricant for the water pump. Water (deionised) is best to use in your system to reduce scaling etc. A 50/50 mix give a -37* freezing point with a 223* boiling point, so by reducing the antifreeze by 10% i should still be safe for storage during the winter months and have a better efficient coolant system .

cmayna 07-07-2008 04:53 PM

My brother use to run 50/50 coolant/water in the 67. When I got the car I did not like the high temp while running the car at a pretty brisk rate or around town, so as I use in my old Mustangs and old Chevy truck, I replaced it with 70/30 distilled water/coolant and a bottle of water wetter.

Now the temp runs at a pretty steady 180-183. Much better.

Z Code 400 07-07-2008 06:26 PM

70% distilled water and 30% coolant. I mix it in a container and pour it in at the correct percentage...Robert

ClassJ 07-19-2008 11:32 PM

Similar here. 70% distilled water, 30% antifreeze. I throw in a bottle or two of water wetter as well. Works great!

mwritter 07-21-2008 10:13 PM

I do 50/50 Prestone and distilled H20, with a bottle of water wetter.

GOAT8U2 07-22-2008 01:20 AM

Distilled water for sure, and about 75/25 mix. Like mentioned, you want antifreeze to up your boiling point, water is 212, way too many GTO's hit that on this board so stay far away from straight water if you have a bunch of stock cooling parts still.

RMI 25 is the most referenced additive for cooling, helps with core build up and reduces temps better than any other. I know a few guys who had to flush the system after a month of use due to it cleaning up the core ( older core though ).

rotdog 07-22-2008 11:30 PM

RMI 25 Can you get that auto parts house?

scotzz 08-01-2008 08:21 PM

what is "water wetter" and where do you get it?

kate`s67gto 08-01-2008 10:29 PM

read this . http://www.redlineoil.com/products_coolant.asp

You should be able to buy water wetter at any parts or speed shop.

carcollector 08-04-2008 04:57 PM

Providing your coolant system is in proper working condition, 70/30 is the way to go. I run 80/20. Less junk to remove later when changing the coolant.
Use only G-05 coolant(Honda, Ford, Mercedes).


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