Racing car coolant formula ideas

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The discussion focuses on formulating an engine coolant for track motorsports that excludes glycols, specifically for SCCA racing regulations. The proposed solution includes using "water wetter" along with Tydol X-100 as a surfactant, an anti-foaming agent, and an aluminum corrosion inhibitor. Participants emphasize the effectiveness of water wetter under SCCA rules and suggest exploring additional legal methods to enhance engine cooling performance.

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  • Understanding of SCCA racing regulations
  • Knowledge of coolant formulation components
  • Familiarity with surfactants and their applications
  • Basic principles of engine cooling systems
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  • Research the properties and benefits of Tydol X-100 as a surfactant
  • Explore various anti-foaming agents suitable for engine coolants
  • Investigate aluminum corrosion inhibitors and their effectiveness
  • Study alternative cooling methods compliant with SCCA regulations
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Engineers, motorsport enthusiasts, and formulators interested in developing high-performance engine coolants for competitive racing environments.

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Need some ideas on a racing coolant formula.
Hey guys!
So, I’m working on an engine coolant for track motor sports that can’t contain any glycols.
I think a simple “water wetter” will work.
A surfactant such as Tydol X-100 come to mind along with an anti foaming agent and aluminum corrosion inhibitor.
I know there are commercial products for this available but would really like to formulate some thing better.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
 
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Water wetter is all that is permitted in SCCA racing as they have a no antifreeze rule. Works great. Not knowing the engine you have, may be other legal ways to make it run cooler.
 

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