water vs coolent

[TJERGENSEN]

for hot weather racing. is distilled water and some water wetter better than 50 50 coolent ?????

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[racer56]

Yes, water mixed with water wetter provides the most cooling.

[Shannon]

Water heats up and cools quicker, coolant heats up slower, yet cools slower also.

[07FJRog]

I like about 10% coolant in with WW and Distilled water.

[bajaxp]

From what I understand, it is kind of a trade off. Water absosbs and dissipates heat faster but has a much lower boiling point. Ethelene glycol (aka coolant) also has anti corrosion properties. I only feel comfortable with some percentage of coolant in the system...like 40%, for the reasons above.

[TJERGENSEN]

thanks guys. i talked to redline and some other people. 10-15% coolent for the waterpump seals . v2r

[07FJRog]

From what I understand, it is kind of a trade off. Water absosbs and dissipates heat faster but has a much lower boiling point. Ethelene glycol (aka coolant) also has anti corrosion properties. I only feel comfortable with some percentage of coolant in the system...like 40%, for the reasons above.

thanks guys. i talked to redline and some other people. 10-15% coolent for the waterpump seals . v2r

these are why I use about 10% coolant, usually GM dexcool

[michael_loomis]

Man, whatever you do... DO NOT mix Dexcool (reddish orange) with Ethylene Glycol (typical green antifreeze/coolant). You will be less than thrilled with the results.

It turns to Death Foam and will kill your cooling system.

[ruff ranger]

I run RO water, water wetter, and couple capfuls of soluable oil for the seals

[07FJRog]

Man, whatever you do... DO NOT mix Dexcool (reddish orange) with Ethylene Glycol (typical green antifreeze/coolant). You will be less than thrilled with the results.

It turns to Death Foam and will kill your cooling system.

true, but is it great for Alum block motors