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Slaughter
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 08:14 pm: | 
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I'd still recommend using standard coolant, distilled water (NOT Garden Hose water) and Water Wetter. Get the benefits of normal antifreeze/coolant plus the improved heat transfer of the Water Wetter.
But that's just me (and my only liquid cooled bike right now is the DRZ400S dirtbike) - but Sunny has it in both of her Hondas. |
Fresnobuell
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 08:20 pm: |
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The allure of another 15-20 degrees cooler by going with water+water wetter is just too appealing for me...any other thoughts on the subject? |
Josh_
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 09:58 pm: |
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Wish the tec specs were a little longer, my legs touch the frame at stop lights.
So no votes for EngineIce? I only want it for track days. |
Fresnobuell
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 10:05 pm: |
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You can buy uncut sheets of the gripskins and make your own design. |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 10:06 pm: |
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Josh - I'll post the question on our local WSMC racing board... stay tuned. |
Kttemplar
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 10:07 pm: |
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Another idea is to mix the EG at 20/80 (EG/H2O) instead of 50/50 (EG/H2O). 20% EG seems to be the lowest that you can go and still realize significant anti-freeze properties.
Here are some numbers for anyone that is interested. I used a common EG anti-freeze chart for reference.
http://www.peakantifreeze.com/images/art_protectio n_chart.jpg
50/50 = -34 degrees F
45/55 = -22 degrees F
40/60 = -12 degrees F
35/65 = -3 degrees F
30/70 = 4 degrees F
25/75 = 10 degrees F
20/80 = 15 degrees F
The more water in the solution, the more heat transfer. Then adding the Water Wetter to it will increase the water's heat transfer capabilities. This would give the best of both worlds. Just a thought.
Mike |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 11:34 pm: |
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Josh,
Got some feedback on the race board...
OK - the easy answer is that IF you are required to use NON LUBRICATING COOLANT - you CANNOT use Engine Ice.
Couple comments since I posted the question:
http://www.ducatitech.com/bbs/viewtopic.php?p=6384 6#63846
In the above discussion, WSMC27 is Kenny Kopecky - Duc 999R and former #1 plate holder (2006) - his Duc was used in DucatiUSA's booth at the IMS. He knows of what he speaks.
So bottom line - if lubricating coolant not allowed, you CANNOT USE Engine Ice. |
Fresnobuell
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 01:53 pm: |
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can you get Water Wetter at your local Pep Boys or is this a Cycle Gear item? |
Kttemplar
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 02:28 pm: |
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I got some at pep boys. $8.99 for 12oz. |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 03:19 pm: |
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Most speed shops sell it - about half the auto parts stores sell it.
You can order direct from Redline too (I think, too lazy to look it up) |
Slaughter
| | Posted on Saturday, June 21, 2008 - 05:36 pm: |
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Just got another guy posting on the Willow Springs racing board - recommending looking into Maxima cool-Aide
Easily google-able
Also approved by most race organizations for use on paved surfaces - or mixed with normal coolant for non-racing use where lubricating coolant is acceptable.
(Message edited by slaughter on June 21, 2008) |
