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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 06:04 AM
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I have a ZL1 lid & Brick + an OEM ZL1 HX. Does anyone know how much coolant each holds? I have mine all set up, no bubbles, visible 'moving' coolant and I'd be amazed if there is more than 1/2 Gal in the whole thing. I have no reservoir, just a Fill Neck in one of the lines that I can lift higher than the lid so it is at the very top. Something tells me there 'should' be more coolant in this system.
This is all going into a C5 LSA swap so putting a tank somewhere that is the high point of the system isn't possible (10# of Poo - 5# Bag). Mine is very similar to what Mr Black did with his LSA swapped C5.
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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 11:34 AM
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In all the install videos I've seen, I would have guessed 1/2-3/4 of a gallon, that stock HX is pretty thin. 🤔
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Old Jul 12, 2022 | 12:24 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I might just have it full then. I agree - pretty thin. Brick can't hold more than a cup or 2 then.
I wish there was a slick way to run a reservoir. Maybe I'll come up with something in the winter. I just wanna get this thing on the road now. I did buy a Maggy Reservoir from a member here. Fits over the Battery but is lower than the LSA brick so it will take some thought to make it work.
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