I figure with my big radiator I have 16qt of fluid in the cooling system. When the system is topped off and cold, obviously it will expand and some will need to go into the overflow tank. If the overflow tank is empty to begin with, how many qts will go into the tank?
My problem is I think my overflow tank is too small to hold the expansion amount. Its a narrow aftermarket can that came with the radiator. Cant be more than 1 or 1 1/2 qt capacity. The overflow tube inside that narrow overflow tank is about 1/3 down from te cap so it will start spilling when the tank is 2/3 full. Here is the setup so you can see what I mean about a small overflow tank. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-52185/overview/
BTy, running the stock 16lb cap now.
I think I need a secondary tank or something. Either this little tank is not enough or the dang thing is blowing coolant under boost again already.
My problem is I think my overflow tank is too small to hold the expansion amount. Its a narrow aftermarket can that came with the radiator. Cant be more than 1 or 1 1/2 qt capacity. The overflow tube inside that narrow overflow tank is about 1/3 down from te cap so it will start spilling when the tank is 2/3 full. Here is the setup so you can see what I mean about a small overflow tank. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flx-52185/overview/
BTy, running the stock 16lb cap now.
I think I need a secondary tank or something. Either this little tank is not enough or the dang thing is blowing coolant under boost again already.
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