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BONKERS:
Going with a new engine combo this year.. SBC with a tunnel rammed Birdcatcher on alcohol… first time running something that wasn’t fueled by gasoline.. been searching the internet and mixed answers I’m finding.. so here is what I would like to be able to do if possible:

1/4 mile track, would like to drive to staging lanes and back up the return road after a pass.. I usually am a solo racer except for larger events and would like not have to rely on someone towing me to the pits and back.

My thoughts was to plumb up a remote water pump and a small tranny cooler type radiator that I can “hide” somewhat. From looking at some guys setups, they are using -8 or -10 lines coming in/out of the  cooler, through the pump then back to the block water pump inlets ( t’ed connection between those 2 inlets on block). Then an expansion/fill cap setup on the manifold with another line off that back to the radiator to complete the circuit.

Not sure even if A fan will be needed on the cooler. Any input will be appreciated!

-Tom

Supercat:
Tom if you run a cooling system keep it small and simple.
I run an iron 462 on alchohol with no coolant.  I drive the FED to the line make a pass and then run back to my pit. In hot weather I have run a fan but rarely.   I would think a small cooling system would be plenty.

BONKERS:
That has been my thought as well.. I just feel having some “cooling”  system will give me a little piece of mind. I might be a bit more brave if it was a big block.. it’s just these small blocks with those 2 center exhaust ports next to each other makes me feel a bit “worried “ with no additional cooling going on if I run the block dry. Better safe than sorry they say!! Lol

BK:
I had a similar setup to yours at one point.
It was OK most of the time but if I went rounds and the pace picked up it wasn't quit enough.
If you set idle a little rich it will help by cooling off on the way back. But you end up with a lot of moisture in the oil pan.
I have a radiator out of a Honda Civic now and that seems to be enough. And I can keep he engine on the leaner side.

Supercat:
Tom I run a BB Buick so exhaust is similar.

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