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Author:  Kidd [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:19 pm ]
Post subject:  NHRA and antifreeze help
so, I was told I cant have antifreeze in the drag car......so what can we run in the drag cars now??? I have distilled water and "water wetter".I am just worried about the cold.......and well, freezing.LOL.I wrapped a speeping bag around the engine....for the trip to Vegas if I cant get a good product to help.
Andrew
Author:  sergio G [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 6:59 pm ]
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Drain it after each race when there is a possibility of freezing but where are you going to find any freezing temps going to Vegas this time of year?.
Author:  slantzilla [ Sat Mar 20, 2010 7:08 pm ]
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Unless you run Pro or S/Pro they probably won't check. There will be a lot of street cars on the track with anti-freeze in them anyway. :shock:
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Sun Mar 21, 2010 5:54 am ]
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Most of the tracks, I have run at, don't check. If they do check, I have never heard of them bouncing a car with legal street tags. My Cuda has anti freeze (street tags), My Valiant has water, and anti rust, but I have never been checked.
In your case, I would just drain the radiator and block, into a jug, before leaving home, and then put water in at Vegas.
Author:  Kidd [ Sun Mar 21, 2010 7:26 am ]
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I now wish I had known about the rule change when building the engine.....would have added a block drain plug.Unless you know a good way to get it out of the block???
Thanks for the advice.
I doubt they will really check the car.....but Vegas techs are pretty thourough.The car is a drag car only.......no tags.My buddy has warned me about fines ,at the local roundy round here, they put the antifreeze rule into affect, and the offenders were charged $200 when the were found out.That would suck.
Andrew
Author:  ceej [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:30 pm ]
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Your block doesn't have a plug? Should be on the passenger side.

Mine is under the level of the block fill. :roll:

CJ
Author:  slantzilla [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 6:34 pm ]
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I now wish I had known about the rule change when building the engine.....
It's been in effect in Division 3 for at least 5 years, and probably longer than that.
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Mon Mar 22, 2010 7:09 pm ]
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I now wish I had known about the rule change when building the engine.....
It's been in effect in Division 3 for at least 5 years, and probably longer than that.
It's in my 2007 rule book.
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Why?
Why no antifreeze in drag cars? :? What is the purpose? :?:

Thanks, Rick
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Coolant
Track personal find it harder to absorb, dry up, which makes longer down time. Plane water is much faster cleanup. I like Charlie have never had a coolant check or know if anyone removed because of use. Even with a drag only car they will ask what it will run.When told 14 seconds the only thing they check is the kill switch if you have a battery in the trunk. I think you will be fine. Heck I have never had anyone even check my seat belts.
Author:  Charrlie_S [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 4:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Coolant
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. Heck I have never had anyone even check my seat belts.
I have, and that is a sore point with me. I can run a 40 year old OEM belt, but if I upgrade to a racing belt it has to be renewed every two years. :roll:
Author:  Romeo Furio [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 5:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Dumb
I agree, Like seat belts wear out in 2 years no less. But your helmet is good for 10.
Author:  joesnow [ Wed Mar 24, 2010 7:14 pm ]
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Maplegrove dragway gets really pissy about antifreeze. They threaten to toss you if they catch you running it. Don't dare puck any one the starting line. :evil:
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