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Old Oct 6, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Can I run a 25psi radiator cap?

Like it says. This is on an S5 FC road race car. It would be on my AST tank. I am concearned about damaging any internal coolant seals due to the higher pressure, but need to increase my cap pressure if I can. Thanks, Carl
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Old Oct 7, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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On my racer 12A NA I use a 19psi quick release.
As soon as I get of the track myslef or the mechnic releases the pressure.

(Some recommend draining the coolant between meetings)
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Old Oct 8, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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I do! ;-)
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:11 AM
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I run a 19psi cap.
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Old Oct 9, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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i run a 22-25psi cap
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Old Oct 11, 2005 | 12:24 PM
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Used it this weekend, found all the rubber hoses on my car that were old
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