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Old Feb 6, 2023 | 07:44 PM
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which universal coolant overflow tank?

I want to get rid of the large and unsightly stock coolant overflow tank and I would like to put one of those aluminum universal ones tucked away somewhere. Anyone have any good installs they have seen or done? Looking for ideas.
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Old Feb 8, 2023 | 05:38 PM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

The 4th gen tanks are practically invisible aside from the fill. Might want to look into one of those
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Old Feb 9, 2023 | 08:11 PM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

I put one of those in. It was an amazon item but has worked very well.




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Old Apr 11, 2023 | 04:53 PM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

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I put one of those in. It was an amazon item but has worked very well.




thats a clean engine bay. is that the champion 3 row radiator ???
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Old Apr 12, 2023 | 09:05 PM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

Yup, thats the Champion 3 row with built in trans cooler
thanks!
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Old May 19, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?







Updating photo with catch can re-powder coated



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Old May 31, 2023 | 11:56 AM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

Fabbed Aluminum tank from Amazon. It had an extra tab so I added a third hole and nutserts.



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Old Jun 10, 2023 | 05:34 PM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

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Fabbed Aluminum tank from Amazon. It had an extra tab so I added a third hole and nutserts.


Hi Midas. Would you have an item number for the tank you used from Amazon??? Thanks in advance!!!
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Old Jun 21, 2023 | 01:06 PM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

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Hi Midas. Would you have an item number for the tank you used from Amazon??? Thanks in advance!!!
Here it is
Amazon Amazon

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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 08:28 AM
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Re: which universal coolant overflow tank?

I'm using a billet specialties one that I have bolted into the front rad support. It hides nicely here. Bottom left of image. Not the best pciture.
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