mitsuturbo
Well-known member
I was looking through some stuff on Summit racing, and I came across a Zinc Anode, which is to be inserted into the cooling system. Apparently it goes in the radiator petcock. This got me to thinking and wondering; what are some of the best corrosion inhibiting things that can be done to the cooling system? Would a zinc anode actually be a good idea? I guess it helps out with corrosion on ship hulls... why not our cooling systems as well?
Also, what sorts of fluids help out best with preventing corrosion? Is dexcool better than ethylene glycol? Is the all-compatible coolant best?
I'm about to drop my engine in, and i want to make sure i've got the best rust/corrosion protection possible. I've got -4an water lines going into the wastegate, and don't need them clogging up, especially with the heat that is generated inside the head of the wastegate. When i pulled 1411 apart, there was some goop in the turbo water lines. I was running a 50/50 glycol/water mix. Clearly that alone wasn't the best option possible.
So, what's worked the best for you guys?
Also, what sorts of fluids help out best with preventing corrosion? Is dexcool better than ethylene glycol? Is the all-compatible coolant best?
I'm about to drop my engine in, and i want to make sure i've got the best rust/corrosion protection possible. I've got -4an water lines going into the wastegate, and don't need them clogging up, especially with the heat that is generated inside the head of the wastegate. When i pulled 1411 apart, there was some goop in the turbo water lines. I was running a 50/50 glycol/water mix. Clearly that alone wasn't the best option possible.
So, what's worked the best for you guys?