Does it really work ?
My 455 runs a bit hot until I throw on the twin electric fans
Will the Water Wetter help cool it ?

 

Water Wetter works by reducing the surface tension of the coolant, which allows it to better conform, microscopically, to the inner surfaces of the water passages, which improves heat transfer.

It is supposed to be used with water only, and not with antifreeze, and part of the improvement is because water is a better heat transfer agent than antifreeze.

Why not tell us something about your cooling system, so that we can better judge what might or might not help you?

- Eric

 

Thank you Eric
I have an Aluminum Radiator Griffen 4 core along with a high performance clutch fan. I also have an aluminum hi volume water pump
The vehicle used to be in NY so it does have Antifreeze in the radiator but now its in Florida so I guess I should drain it and put distilled water in along with the WW?
Your thoughts ?

 

I wouldn't bother.

Your system should cool well with what you've got.

I suspect that the fan clutch is inadequate for the application, or you don't have a fan shroud, or the electric fans are restricting flow a bit when not running, impeding the function of the clutch fan.

- Eric

 

All i will say is my cooling issues went away the day i went with the proper fan/ clutch and shroud assembly. Like day and night .

 

Circle track cars have used that for many years since antfreeze is not allowed you shouldnt need it in a street car

 

Thanks guys
I am pretty sure my set up is correct
but I am upgrading to a Mondello Pulley system so that should help
I will keep you all posted
Thanks so much

 

I would say that Eric's assessment is correct.

From the description above, it sounds as if you do not have sufficient air flow across the radiator unless the electric fans are on.

 

Working in an Air Conditioning shop in Phoenix, Az taught me a LOT about sealing the airflow through a radiator. If you fill, cover, or some other way seal the air flowing between the fan and the radiator it will make huge improvements in engine cooling. If you have A/C, foam insulators between the radiator and condenser is a great way to start. Those old rubberized canvas flaps over the sides of the radiator were not exactly for looks, they work well for not allowing the fan to pull airflow around the back side of the radiator, they force the air to come through it. Little things like this can make amazing cooling improvements. Anywhere air can wiggle through between sheet metal, behind the shroud, even under the core support can effect cooling. The more you can insulate the air passing through the radiator from the rest of the world, the better your cooling system works.

 

Keep the antifreeze at 50% all year round, regardless of the ambient temperature.
Antifreeze contains inhibitors to prevent electrolytic reaction between dissimilar metals (such as cast iron and aluminum), and lubricant for the water pump.
It also reduces surface tension, similar to water wetter.
The inhibitors break down and lose effectiveness over time, every 4 years or so flush the system and refill with a fresh lot.

Roger.

 

There are a few different brands of this stuff and if ya read the bottle it can be used with antifreeze. It is not a cure all but can help. I tried it in my 442 and I did get a 10 degree drop in temp as promised on the bottle. In stop and go driving my temps were higher than desired, it helped.

 

What he said. I've run tap water, distilled water, antifreeze, and water wetter. If it's not cooling properly, it could be anything from engine timing to a crack in the fan shroud. Keep looking and fix the problem, don't throw product at it...