M2 AST by pass tank vs. Alum AST tank

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Jul 6, 2002 | 06:31 PM

trigeek37

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M2 AST by pass tank vs. Alum AST tank

which is better?
and what exactly does the AST do?

and yes, I did search....

Jul 6, 2002 | 07:27 PM

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search again its there. and try searching the the 3rd gen rated threads u will find it.

Jul 6, 2002 | 07:27 PM

RICKRX7

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The AST removes air from the system. I have not heard of any problems w/ the by pass but W/ the AST you will have more coolant.

Jul 6, 2002 | 07:34 PM

JONSKI

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Mazda puts a huge Al AST on their 787B Le Mans car. I think the Al AST is a good thing to have.

Jul 6, 2002 | 07:37 PM

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Agreed

Damn this lame reply, but this is my 100th post and now I can have my very own picture by my name! Wee hoo

Jul 6, 2002 | 07:51 PM

Silex

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Are you sure that pic wasn't already chooseable

. I'm sure I've seen it there before...

Jul 9, 2002 | 03:37 AM

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i love my m2 ast removal kit

it was the best 50 bucks i spent!

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Jul 9, 2002 | 04:35 PM

Blackbeast

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AST Removal

I spent $34!! Haha, AST bypass is nothing by the 86 Turbo II filler neck.

Save yourself $20 and order from Mazdatrix.

Timmy

Jul 9, 2002 | 06:54 PM

Redevvl

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I had to go with the bypass kit as I have a M2 SMIC that effectively eliminated any space for the AST tank. Next on the list of to do's for me is to replace the plastic stock radiator for more coolant capacity.

Jul 9, 2002 | 10:39 PM

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Quote:

Originally posted by Redevvl
I had to go with the bypass kit as I have a M2 SMIC that effectively eliminated any space for the AST tank. Next on the list of to do's for me is to replace the plastic stock radiator for more coolant capacity.

I have an M2 large and was able to find room for my aluminum ast. Check the pic in my sig.

I kept mine b/c I figure mazda put it there for a reason...