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Offline bigtim44

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Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« on: September 10, 2008, 09:36:26 PM »
I'm trying to figure out the best way to preheat my 19 gallon water tank,immersion heater,heat pads or a combination. Or a big propane burner with a big aluminum pan and pour the hot water into the tank once its ready.
The new motor in my car runs on methanol and would take forever to warm up the water ,I would like to be able to preheat the block/heads with hot water from the tank especially first thing in the morning when its cold out.

Any ideas appreciated
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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2008, 10:01:18 PM »
Hey 44  the car in your avatar looks cool?  You have any full size pics ?   What class do you run?

I have a flat black 1933 Ford Vicky Sedan run.

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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2008, 10:03:21 PM »
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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« Reply #3 on: September 10, 2008, 10:16:00 PM »
Don't preheat the water, it defeats the purpose of using a tank. Put a thermostat in the system, that way you only have to heat the water in the block. Put a heater on your oil pan or tank to speed engine warm up.
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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« Reply #4 on: September 10, 2008, 11:57:33 PM »
A freeze plug block heater is about $30 at Jegs or Summit.
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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« Reply #5 on: September 11, 2008, 12:47:43 AM »
I would run a heater hose from my push truck to the heater connections on my race block with cut offs on each end---could be hooked up in less than 5 min ---even with hose clamps!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« Reply #6 on: September 11, 2008, 10:55:46 AM »
Thanks for the links and ideas,I'll install an immersion heater,mainly to take the chill off the motor first thing in the morning,should be fine for the rest of the day.
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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
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Re: Best way to preheat water in a water coolant tank.
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2008, 09:46:04 AM »
  Hot Heads preheater...
  Cost: $1249.00

   1.  HotHead Competition Engine Pre-Heater with diamond plate finish
       1a. McMaster.com immersion heater $250
            Tool box $50
   2. Two 8’ Hoses along with Two Female Quick Disconnect Fittings for each
       2a. $100
   3. Twist Lock Plug
       3a. Home Depot $5
   4. System Control Switch to regulate temperature
       4a. McMaster.com $75
   5. Temperature Guage
       5a. McMaster.com $25
   6. Male Quick Disconnect Fitting
       6a. $50
   7. Instruction Booklet
       7a. $0

 
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