I’ve heard a lot of people use these two definitions in different ways so let me clarify what I’m referencing. For me a header tank is the ultimate fill point from which the radiator cap sits atop. This is a tank that’s often fed from other points in the cooling system that can creat air pockets. A swirl pot is a device used inline the promote air separation that has a fitting on top, this fitting must then be fed to a higher point such as a header tank. Swirl pots are advantageous as they help with water air separation but the ultimate modification in the cooling system is always a header tank with multiple feeds. If you feel inclined it can help to have the header tank feeds come in at an angle and dish the bottom so that you promote an air water separation effect but I’ve found it to be not necessary
@Leaskspec thanks .... yeah my swirl pot on my sr20 is the pbm swirl pot with the pressure rad cap placed higher than the rad filler neck and then fed by the bleeder screw hot side, lower rad hose, and overflow line on the filler next.... its a lot of little hoses that are points of failure. I was thinking to clean things up with just a simple header tank but not sure... let me know your thoughts
Unfortunately at the time I assembled all of my setup they hadn't decoded m4 dct CAN and htg was still the common solution. In an effort to not slow the build down any further I'm going to push forward with the htg and request my tuner to take it easy with pressures and shift lag. Once I've proven the concept of the car and that I enjoy the final product I'll be upgrading and grabbing a new mechatronics.
Keep them coming! Enjoy watching these
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nice build,
this car is cOoL and GoOd
We need a Prison gym update
Its winter time I had to slow down on prison gym, I'm getting old and useless :')
Too good Stew, loved it, amazing work 🙏🏻
Thank you Nigel!
John Summit tracks
I also miss this dude.
Is the header tank better than a swirl pot for coolant?
I’ve heard a lot of people use these two definitions in different ways so let me clarify what I’m referencing. For me a header tank is the ultimate fill point from which the radiator cap sits atop. This is a tank that’s often fed from other points in the cooling system that can creat air pockets. A swirl pot is a device used inline the promote air separation that has a fitting on top, this fitting must then be fed to a higher point such as a header tank. Swirl pots are advantageous as they help with water air separation but the ultimate modification in the cooling system is always a header tank with multiple feeds. If you feel inclined it can help to have the header tank feeds come in at an angle and dish the bottom so that you promote an air water separation effect but I’ve found it to be not necessary
@Leaskspec thanks .... yeah my swirl pot on my sr20 is the pbm swirl pot with the pressure rad cap placed higher than the rad filler neck and then fed by the bleeder screw hot side, lower rad hose, and overflow line on the filler next.... its a lot of little hoses that are points of failure. I was thinking to clean things up with just a simple header tank but not sure... let me know your thoughts
Stew appreciate the love! Also loving this content!!!
Please continue making videos!
Love to see it Stew! Hopefully you can come bring it out soon!
nice clean build. going to be good fun
Yas!! More videos.
Love you work, everything is sooo neat.
The Dct will be tricky to sort with the HTG. Did you look into Cantcu at all?
Unfortunately at the time I assembled all of my setup they hadn't decoded m4 dct CAN and htg was still the common solution. In an effort to not slow the build down any further I'm going to push forward with the htg and request my tuner to take it easy with pressures and shift lag. Once I've proven the concept of the car and that I enjoy the final product I'll be upgrading and grabbing a new mechatronics.
The R32 that hurt so many feelings