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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 11:48 AM
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From: Norwalk, CT
Car: 88 IROC-Z/05 Silverado ECSB
Engine: 408 LSX
Transmission: 700-R4 reverse pattern/manual valve
Axle/Gears: 9"/4.11
water wetter?

anyone using that water wetter stuff? I have heard it will lower coolant temps but have never actually seen results from anyone. What do you guys think? ?
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 07:36 AM
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From: Warrington, PA USA
Car: "02 z-28
Engine: LS-1
Transmission: 4L60E
Conventional coolant has a wetting agent in it. Some of my friends have used it in thier high hp sportbikes, but honestly I have not seen much difference between thiers and mine. I run Dexcool and have had no problems.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Car: 1986 Iroc
Engine: 5.3
Transmission: 4L80E
Axle/Gears: 9 Inch w/ 3.55
Tried it didnt notice a difference
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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From: MD
Car: '88 IROC-Z medium orange metallic
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.27
VP Cool Down works better. About 10* cooler on the average and 20* cooler in traffic in the middle of August (90*+).
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Old Nov 19, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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Car: Hers: 88 Formula 350
Engine: TPI
Transmission: Auto
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i've used it
it's seemed to help a little
what i really like is the corrosive protection it offers
it's awesome
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 2.8L V6
I used the Redline Water Wetter, i noticed a tad bit. No incredible difference.
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Old Nov 20, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Car: 91 RS
Engine: 305 Tbi (L03)
Transmission: 700r4
Water wetter is supposed to be used with water only. No coolant. It provides lubrication and corrosion resistance for water. Using water wetter with plain water will lower coolant temps because water is better at transferring heat than coolant and water mixed.
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Old Nov 30, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Engine: 305 TBI
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Yah ive used it in my 305 camaro, WITH, coolant, and it cooled down about 10 degrees, not a whole lot, but i droped from 220F, to around 210,
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Old Dec 5, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Car: 91 Firebird
Engine: 3.1 V6
Transmission: TH-700-R4
I've used it.. Definatly noticed a small decrease in temperature. Worked in the range I needed it too. Idling thru traffic at around 210 instead of 220 + without it.
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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From: THE QUADS
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Transmission: ALWAYS MENTAL
Axle/Gears: RUSTY AND BRAND NEW
We used it in our stock car. Water and water wetter went from 230 down to 205. No thermostat just a restrictor. I would say it works amazing.
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