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great - did you test the thermostat in a pot of water before install? I've tested numerous 160 and 180 stats. Some open on time but others don't fully open till about 15 degrees above rating.
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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I didn’t test that…..I will next time for sure….I have a 160 in there being in florida
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I used Red Line Water Wetter along with a 50/50 mix and noticed no improvement in cooling. However, it resulted in oily deposits in my coolant - easy to see under the radiator cap. I searched the web and found others who experienced the same when using with a 50/50 mix. I’ve since flushed my cooling system and put in 50/50 only. This is apparently normal but I didnt want any weird substance helping to clog my radiator or heater core.
Others with similar experience: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/tt-...-tank-1783232/
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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I only use distilled water and water wetter anymore.Tom
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#25
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If I wasn’t in Maryland I would too - I drive the cars if roads have no salt.
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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Ok one more silly question……..is 50/50 mix better for colder weather? Is that what it’s for? Or is it the opposite?
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Almost with you but because of my elevation and the cars being stored in an unheated steel building I go with a 25% antifreeze mix, distilled water, and Water Wetter. That takes things down to about 12° and our lows never go under 22° The drag car was always distilled water and Water Wetter and I never saw any rust or corrosion so the additives must be pretty decent in the product.
I forgot about a tin gallon can of antifreeze on the garage shelf and within a few years the bottom rusted through and the contents flowed out. So much for the anti-rust properties of that product.
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Mick Batson 1967 original owner Tyro Blue/black top 4-speed HO GTO with all the original parts stored safely away -- 1965 2+2 survivor AC auto -- 1965 Catalina Safari Wagon in progress. |
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Water pump lube is actually soluble oil which is oil mixed with detergent.
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1979 Trans Am WS-6 .030 455 zero decked flat pistons 96 heads with SS valves 041 cam with Rhoads lifters 1.65 rockers RPM rods 800 Cliffs Q Jet on Holley Street Dominator ST-10 4 speed (3.42 first) w 2.73 rear gear __________________________________________________ _______________________________ 469th TFS Korat Thailand 1968-69 F-4E Muzzle 2 |
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