Anyone running a lower tstat with just water and water wetter? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

sinisterlsx510 · 07-07-2021, 09:09 PM

Curious to know if anyone is still doing this? I ran it in my lq9 408 silverado and temps was always low..

gtstorey · 07-08-2021, 08:06 AM

So running a lower thermostat results in lower temperatures?

Greenhornet2 · 07-08-2021, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by gtstorey

So running a lower thermostat results in lower temperatures?

If the cooling system has the capacity to sustain, yes.
No I don't run straight water wetter I added a bottle to the cooling and a bottle to the intercooler. It freezes up here I need the antifreeze

gtstorey · 07-08-2021, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

If the cooling system has the capacity to sustain, yes.
No I don't run straight water wetter I added a bottle to the cooling and a bottle to the intercooler. It freezes up here I need the antifreeze

Again, my attempt to be a smart@$$ falls flat.

G8One2 · 07-08-2021, 02:48 PM

Mixing anti-freeze with water raises the boiling point of the water in the mixture and the anti-freeze itself. The anti-freeze also acts as a lubricant to the coolant system. Running straight water is not recommended because it cant properly lubricate and it has a much lower boiling point of 212F. It can also cause rust in the water jacket of iron blocks and or corroded water jackets in aluminum blocks. In a pinch yes, you can use water, but its not recommended to run it all the time.

Roader · 07-08-2021, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sinisterlsx510

Curious to know if anyone is still doing this? I ran it in my lq9 408 silverado and temps was always low..

Yes

07-07-2021, 09:09 PM	#1
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07-08-2021, 08:06 AM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,178	So running a lower thermostat results in lower temperatures?

07-08-2021, 02:48 PM	#5
G8One2 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 492	Mixing anti-freeze with water raises the boiling point of the water in the mixture and the anti-freeze itself. The anti-freeze also acts as a lubricant to the coolant system. Running straight water is not recommended because it cant properly lubricate and it has a much lower boiling point of 212F. It can also cause rust in the water jacket of iron blocks and or corroded water jackets in aluminum blocks. In a pinch yes, you can use water, but its not recommended to run it all the time.