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smm2k: wow gooserider, you gave me a whole bunch of things to rethink for my xmas setup. Thanks for the info you saved me a few $$$ and some potential headaches.
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Glad to help out, I feel it is only fair that I help others in return for the help that I've gotten...
That said, my personal recipe includes (among other things)
1. Single pass, automotive heater core rad.
2. DON'T mix metals more than absolutely necessary - (i.e. brass & copper are OK, and so is the solder that fastens them together.) Al and Cu should not be mixed. (I would not even consider a Swiftech block because of their mixed metal composition) Since the rad in #1 is Cu / brass, don't use Al parts.
3. Before starting up the system, give it Airspirit's infamous "*sol enema" treatment.
4. Use distilled (not deionized) water, as the mixer. for Airspirit's coolant formula.
5. Use Tygon or other good quality hose. Put hoseclamps or at least tie wraps on EVERY hose / barb connection.
Gooserider