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Old 03-01-2015, 08:21 PM
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Anyone know of a legit aftermarket aluminum coolant tank thats smaller then stock. Being turboed its pretty tight.
Any info is greatly appreciated !!
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I to want a difference coolant tanks. Hope someone can help. I'm thinking about the canton tanks or build one.
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Trick doesn't offer one or maybe DBRODs (i could have that wrong)
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I got rid of my tank completely and just ran a top radiator cap plumbed into the top hose with a overflow can. 100+ degrees down here in south Texas with no issues of overheating or anywhere close to it even with back to back pulls. It's at the highest point in your cooling system so no chance of air pockets or anything like that. I'd say $30-$50 in parts through Jegs or summit give r take and you have all the room you need.


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Originally Posted by Three6GMC
I got rid of my tank completely and just ran a top radiator cap plumbed into the top hose with a overflow can. 100+ degrees down here in south Texas with no issues of overheating or anywhere close to it even with back to back pulls. It's at the highest point in your cooling system so no chance of air pockets or anything like that. I'd say $30-$50 in parts through Jegs or summit give r take and you have all the room you need.


How often do you have to empty that tank and add coolant back to the system? The coolant expands quite a bit when hot.
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Good ideas and i hope we get more people in here with there aftermarket tanks
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^^^^ i like that a lot, even for a non boosted setup.
I would assume it'd be just like a sbc setup, it didn't require drain and refills
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I'll post a pic of what I'm making tomorrow super clean set up.
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I don't ever have to add to the system it never gets hot and that's with a 16lb coolant cap. Only time I see having to add is if it over heated and puked out the coolant which it never has. Basicly running a system like what's in my colorado and even the new style Camaros.

Same concept... If you follow the hose that's right under the radiator cap it goes to a overflow (expansion) tank on the front passenger corner of the car.


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