I have my V8 all sorted out but I have one question. What are you guys using for coolant recovery tanks and where are you mounting them? Mine is on the passenger side by the battery but I have issues with the one I have, it leaks, etc..


Michael

I've used the cheapie plastic recovery tank kits they sell at most auto parts stores all the way up to fabricated aluminum tanks, and they all worked fine. Obviously the plastic tanks will have a shorter lifespan than aluminum, but as long s they are mounted away from the heat of the exhaust they should last a long time.

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Mine is the same one as Jim's but sits on the battery
tray cause the battery is up front. Seems to work fine.

patrick

I have the aluminum tank and an overflow (white plastic jug on left).

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Got 2 cars one with header tank and overflow bottle mounted in front and one with mounted in the rear.
My car SBC car
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Wifes new LS1 car
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so how do you have front one rigged? I just dont have any room in the back for my aluminum tank...

This is the way I have mine plumbed...
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thanks so very much!!
Michael