AvidFan

Last night while reading the IHRA rules to the husband, I got a WTH look when I got to the one that says: No anti-freeze or glycol allowed. What do you guys add to the water in your cooling system? I found one made by Royal Purple and think it's legal based on the description but not sure.

98NYFINESTVETTE

I use AMSOIL Coolant Boost in my race car to help maintain the coolant temp.

The reason they don't want coolant to be used is because it a difficult liquid to clean if it leaks on the track. The other reason is if does leak onto your tires, it will more then likely cause you to have an accident due to coolant being such a slick/slippery liquid. If water leaks onto the track, it will evaporate and it can be removed quickly from the track surface.

Most racers add an additive to prevent rust or problems with the water pump. Using 100% water can cause problems with the bearing in the water pump. There are some racers that will use 100% water. What they do is drain and refill after a run. This is not a good idea if you are short on time.

AvidFan

Thanks. I knew the reason behind the rule and was pretty sure there had to be an additive to use. He was shaking his head NO at even the thought of me running on 100% water while racing in West Texas.

LS1LT1

Redline Water Wetter is another one (and what I currently have in both of my cars) but I believe that the Amsoil Coolant Boost is even better and will be using that next time for sure.

383vett

I use Redline water wetter also. No problems with 1 bottle and distilled water.

98NYFINESTVETTE

The AMSOIL Coolant Boost - 2oz for every quart.

Hope this helps.

I keep a case in the garage for those that need it at the track.

mackeyred96

When I got my new motor I was told 1/2 bottle of a water wetter product and nothing but bottled distilled water.....

mAydAy121

Coolant is a nightmare on the track! Water wetter is great though, I've always used it racing.

When I was building Late Model Stock Car chassis I went out with a customer to the first race of the season in March at a very high banked track. A car wrecked badly into the wall and blew the radiator. Unfortunately, the owner had not drained the coolant after winter was over. Two rescue workers slipped, tumbling to the bottom of the banking, one of them even got injured. If its so slick you can't stand on it on 18* asphalt, imagine it hitting your back tires under power.

Vetter 1

Rmi 25

C66 Racing

FYI for those looking to try the relatively new AMSOIL Dominator Coolant Boost (Product Code RDCBCN), drop me a PM so I can ensure you get dealer wholesale pricing, about 25% below retail, via the AMSOIL Preferred Customer Program.

Fuzzy Dice

I was reading about the Amsoil product...I came across this and got confused?...

"Directions: With engine off and cool, make sure cooling system is filled with selected coolant. Shake bottle and pour calculated amount of Coolant Boost into radiator. Start engine, turn heat on high and run for 15 minutes. Do NOT use distilled water unless mixed with 50% antifreeze."

I highlighted the confusing part....how are drag racers supposed to do this?...

C66 Racing

I'm going to ask AMSOIL's Tech Line that question. I think the sentence above that would indicate that it is okay ("Dominator Coolant Boost is recommended with both racing applications using straight water coolant..."), but I'll check.

4DRUSH

Been running straight water for years, ever since I had to drain my coolant at a track in order to run.

I think the rule is anything faster than 12.00 sec can't run antifreeze.

I was told 1 quart of antifreeze on the track is harder to clean up than 6 quarts of oil.

Fuzzy Dice

Thanks...while checking ask them what to do if one does not have a heater which I don't...lol....

99ZX9R

I believe the instructions on the Royal Purple additive I used last season said the same thing. From what I remember using distilled water as opposed to regular tap water along with the additive causes some kind of unwanted chemical reaction. Maybe the antifreeze cancels that out.

I would be interested in the Amsoil stuff along with motor oil containing zddp.

LS1LT1

'98NYFINESTVETTE' above is also an Amsoil dealer, he takes care of most of the people in this area and us Englishtown racers as well.

4DRUSH

Yeah, he gives us 30% below retail.

AvidFan

You can't use the tap water in Midland TX except for bathing and then it has to go through a water softener. You have to stay hooked up after washing the car to get it dry before it spots. So if not distilled water, use just regular bottled water?

99ZX9R

Sounds good. I'll be reaching out to him shortly.

I would think but there's a lot of conflicting information out there. Maybe one of the vendors will report back with a firm answer.

C66 Racing

Received a response from AMSOIL Technical Services today indicating that the Dominator Coolant Boost "relies on some of the contaminants found in tap water to perform at optimum levels".