MacGyver

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Anyone document a before/after temp after using this. I picked up a bottle and I'm going to do a a coolant system flush. My temps are slightly hotter now that I have the tranny cooler mounted in front of the radiator and I thought this might help keep em down some. If you've used it what mix did you use. I was thinking 70% distilled water, full bottle of water wetter, and the rest dexcool.

Ragtop 99

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I experimented with purple ice. It did a little, maybe a few degrees witha 60/40 water mix. Just going to 70/30 water will help.

Do you have a 160 T-stat? That with the proper fan settings works for most people.

Judd

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No documentation, but I used it while roadracing bikes. It seems to help a bit but I can't say how much as my bikes temp gauge didn't have numbers across the face. The needle didn't go up as high especially after running a few laps and then stopping on the grid for a redflag for awhile. I think it would mostly help if you were not running any coolant at all,just redline and water. If I had to guess, maybe 5- 10 degrees.

Patman

It worked in my supercharged Mustang, but I ran almost 100% water with it, that is the key to making it work the best. My temps came down by about 10F, and the car didn't get as hot after a 1/4 mile run either.

bmax

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A few years ago I put it in my camaro and it seemed to run 10-15 degrees cooler.

I think it works.

Brad

MacGyver

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Hmm So I guess I should use mroe water then. Is it ok to run 100% water in a daily driven car?

Especially living in Florida


L8r
Will

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Ragtop 99

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[quote]Originally posted by MacGyver:
<strong>Hmm So I guess I should use mroe water then. Is it ok to run 100% water in a daily driven car?

Especially living in Florida
</strong><hr></blockquote>

I'm not sure that I would. I've forgotten if the Redline solution has corrosion inhibiters or not. A 70/30 or even 80/20 mixture will give a little protection against overheating and against freeze over should you venture out of the state in the winter.

I'd remount my tranny cooler and switch t-stats before I'd run 100% water, even in your climate. Your mods should not have your car running that hot...

MacGyver

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I already have a 160 T-stat. My car isn't over heating. Its just that I've noticed it get slightly hotter sitting in traffic now. Relocating the tranny cooler isn't really an option I have too much money in braided lines and AN fittings to want to do that. I guess I'll just add the redline with about an 80/20 water mix and see what that does. Thanks for the replies guys

Villain281H

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[quote]Originally posted by Patman:
<strong>It worked in my supercharged Mustang, but I ran almost 100% water with it, that is the key to making it work the best. My temps came down by about 10F, and the car didn't get as hot after a 1/4 mile run either.</strong><hr></blockquote>

This explains about what I experienced with my Nova. Went to straight water and wetter over a 50/50 mix of coolant and water, dropped 10 degree in running temps, and much easier and shorter cool-downs. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

Derek

DrkPhx

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I've tried Water Wetter in two two different cars with no noticeable difference. I run mostly water now and the car runs much cooler (cools faster) and have no problem with the heater in winter.
Running mostly water is the way to go for a cooler running car, but there are trade-offs like mentioned above.

LS1LT1

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I've heard of people (Vipers) running just water with like three bottles of Redline Water Wetter in their cars, but only in hot climates. Keep in mind that it's also supposed to provide some other benefits then just better cooling such as improved water pump lubrication and flow. I have a 160* t-stat and also use the Water Wetter and I believe in the stuff, but I just add it to my normal coolant(Dexcool)/water mixture. <img src="graemlins/camaro.gif" border="0" alt="[Chevrolet]" />

[ January 22, 2002: Message edited by: LS1LT1 ]</p>

Patman

[quote]Originally posted by Ragtop 99:
<strong>

I'm not sure that I would. I've forgotten if the Redline solution has corrosion inhibiters or not. </strong><hr></blockquote>


It does have the correct corrosion inhibitors and water pump lubricant. See here:

http://www.redlineoil.com/whyredline.htm

MacGyver

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Hmm I was reading the info on redlines site. Check this out

FREEZING POINT DEPRESSION
Red Line WaterWetter® does not significantly reduce the freezing point of water. If the vehicle will see freezing temperatures, an antifreeze must be used. Water expands approximately 9% upon freezing which can cause severe engine damage. Even in summertime, the use of air-conditioning can blow freezing air through the heater and cause freezing of the heater core unless approximately 20% antifreeze is used.

Guess I wont use 100% water I'll use 80% water, the redline, and the rest dexcool.

TimZ28

Will it won't help that much. Mine did the same thing with the TH400. I used a 15%/85% mix. That's the downside of not having a lockup converter.

99WhiteSS

[quote]Even in summertime, the use of air-conditioning can blow freezing air through the heater and cause freezing of the heater core unless approximately 20% antifreeze is used.<hr></blockquote>

Your A/C blows cold enough to freeze metal (32*F)? Wow. I guess I need to take my car back to GM for some air conditioning service. That's incredible. I don't think my air ever even gets into the 40's. Someone correct me if I am mistaken but I think the makers of Water Wetter maybe are being a little cautious in their draw for new customers. I would really suck to have a class-action lawsuit on your hands but I really doubt this particular "problem" is a very big concern. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

-Kris