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Old 06-23-2009, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by vector1 View Post
if your cap is on the pressure side (between block outlet and radiator core) the pressure will be more and you will see fluctuations in your water level if you don't have a can to catch the overflow and send it back when it cools, put on a 20+ cap and a hi flow thermostat and a catch can and your problems will go away. don't believe your expansion tank is the same as a recovery tank.
Here is a picture of the setup



I think the cap is a 16lb. So the catch can gets the tube that is out of the top of the cap? Right now it's just draining to the ground. I've seen the catch setups used on mustangs that are a plastic bladder - that could fit in there nicely. How much capacity should I get?

Also, where is a source of a high-flow thermo? I've been to all of the usual places and all they have are the cheapo ones.

And while we're at it, it has/had a 160*F. Is 180*F better? (This is a Roush 427IR, basically a 351W).

Thanks!
Tony

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