Track Coolant

[GreenMachineGTE]

Seeking advice from some of you guys that are tracking in high temperatures (80+ Degrees). I'm one of the many that is now battling the ever creeping temp gauge on the dash! On my last track excursion I glanced down at the gauge only to notice that it was beginning to creep from the happy 40ish% range up toward the 60% range. The car never went into limp mode, and ambient temps were between 80-86 degrees. It would cool fairly quickly on the straights but begin creeping again under hard cornering. My car is already equipped with an HKS oil cooler, PRL HVI, PRL HVDP, PRL Mid Pipe, PRL Intercooler and Remark Ti exhaust. I'm also running the Phearable Stage 2 tune. I've just ordered the C&R track radiator and plan on purchasing the PRL PTP black lava turbo blanket, DP elbow, and DP wrap. My primary question here is what are you guys using for coolant? Water and water wetter? Factory Coolant? What is working best for you to keep temps in check?

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[ApexEight]

Think most are running just coolant. Straight distilled water with wetter would probably perform best, if you have no freezing concerns. I'd also look into the Jason Lewis secondary radiator.

 

[NapalmEnema]

You should add oil coolers and a bigger radiator running more power = more heat. You will have more challenges than a relatively stock vehicle with those adds.

 

[MadMage]

I'm told, by reliable sources, that distilled water is the best coolant. But if you run it pure you will have rusting issues.

 

[AlphaDigital]

Running Mishimoto Liquid chill and OEM

 

[Code Monkey]

1 quart of coolant, water wetter, and rest distilled water.

 

[Pearl.FC2]

Think most are running just coolant. Straight distilled water with wetter would probably perform best, if you have no freezing concerns. I'd also look into the Jason Lewis secondary radiator.

Water Wetter

 

[GreenMachineGTE]

Water Wetter

lol and water, or just straight water wetter?

 

[GreenMachineGTE]

Running Mishimoto Liquid chill and OEM

You having any overheating issues? Or have you, and that combo fixed the issue?

 

[AlphaDigital]

You having any overheating issues? Or have you, and that combo fixed the issue?

Still overheating

 

[GreenMachineGTE]

Still overheating

Are you still on the stock radiator? Have you wrapped the turbo and exhaust?

 

[Ron21]

This is perfect timing lol im about to ask which coolant to use, thanks for the save!

Btw I do use VP racing coolant additive because i cant find water wetter in my local store during that time

 

[AlphaDigital]

Are you still on the stock radiator? Have you wrapped the turbo and exhaust?

No. Koyo.

Turbo has a blanket. Downpipe is coated.

 

[GreenMachineGTE]

No. Koyo.

Turbo has a blanket. Downpipe is coated.

Geez! I want to end the overheating once and for all! Sounds like my purchases aren't gonna do anything...

 

[AlphaDigital]

Geez! I want to end the overheating once and for all! Sounds like my purchases aren't gonna do anything...

I wouldnt say that. The C&R is going to be light years better than the Koyo. Will it keep you out there for 20 minutes in the blazing heat without some sort of cool down lap? Probably not, but its gonna be better than being 1 lap on and 1 lap off in your 3rd session like me I bet.

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