Coolant reservoir question

hollywoodstang · Jan 8, 2011

What are you guys using for aftermarket coolant resovior? I am currently using the canton aluminum resorvior for 94-95 cars but i want to get rid of it and get small 1 quart aluminum one. and mount it some where else.

I know that the factory one or canton 94-95 one uses the factory coolant level sensor so if i get the aftermarket resorvior that does not use the sensor or cap on it what do i do with the sensor? just unplug it and leave it? or am i gonna get low coolant light?

What are you guys using? and what did you guys do with the sensor?

Thanks

revhead347 · Jan 8, 2011

I don't see any reason to replace the stock one.

Kurt

JJ95GTID · Jan 8, 2011

I have an aluminum catch can from Jegs with a breather fitting on the top and L fitting on the bottom with a hose going to the same place as the stock catch bottle.

When you just unplug the stock sensor it does not cause the dash light to come on.

If it is plugged in to the sensor and there is no water to complete the circuit at the electrodes at the end of the sensor then the dash light comes on.

hollywoodstang · Jan 8, 2011

revhead347 said:
I don't see any reason to replace the stock one.

Kurt

Oh Kurt~

Of course i don't have to, lol, I thought i would clean up a little but nevermind then, had a reality check, haha

Thanks

chaos254 · Jan 8, 2011

I'm interested in this as well. My stock overflow leaks so I'll be replacing it with an aftermarket one soon.

hollywoodstang · Jan 9, 2011

If you need a new one you should get one from summit or small aftermarket aluminum can, I bought a canton 94-95 mustang one, it works good but little on the expensive side, And i just found out i can just unplug the sensor and it wouldnt trip the low coolant light

chaos254 · Jan 9, 2011

is the canton one you got part # 80-201? I see it on summit for 99.95

hollywoodstang · Jan 9, 2011

No the one i got is made for 94-95.

Here is the link www.cantonracingproducts.com - 80-231 - ALUMINUM EXPANSION/FILL TANK `94-`95 MUSTANG

It goes and replace the stock unitalso uses the stock sensor.

I was gonna get this one to replace the one i got. But it seems pointless as Kurt mentioned.

Get this one, This one was the one i was gonna get, and it is small and still holds more then a quart

80-200 - UNIVERSAL COOLANT EXPANSION/FILL TANK 1/2” N.P.T. BOTTOM PORT & 3/8” N.P.T. SIDE PORT

chaos254 · Jan 9, 2011

Yeh thats pretty much the same as the 201 but a little smaller. I'm also looking at the round overflows on summit. I guess I should take a look and see where I want to mount it. That'll determine what size i'll need. For the guys that have done this, what are you doing with the ccrm?

hollywoodstang · Jan 10, 2011

I have already relocated the ccrm to the side right by the filter. You can get the round overflow and get a mounting bracket from moroso for like $7. you can mount it anywhere you want inside the fender or at the frame etc etc

Adam95GT · Jan 10, 2011

hollywoodstang said:
I have already relocated the ccrm to the side right by the filter. You can get the round overflow and get a mounting bracket from moroso for like $7. you can mount it anywhere you want inside the fender or at the frame etc etc

Thats what im running ill see if i can find a pic.

hollywoodstang · Jan 12, 2011

Hey chaos254, I went to see some cans and most people are using this and they like it.
Cheaper too It only holds a quart, is that enough????
Moroso 85450 - Moroso Filler/Breather Tanks - Overview - SummitRacing.com

Adam95GT · Jan 13, 2011

hollywoodstang said:
Hey chaos254, I went to see some cans and most people are using this and they like it.
Cheaper too It only holds a quart, is that enough????
Moroso 85450 - Moroso Filler/Breather Tanks - Overview - SummitRacing.com

i use a 1qt

hollywoodstang · Jan 13, 2011

well, that settles it then

Thanks adam

chaos254 · Jan 13, 2011

Thanks. Yeh thats the type ive been looking at.

MysteryMachine · Jan 14, 2011

Hollywood if you decide to sell the canton let me know. I might be interested in it. I'll probably end up with one like that at some point anyway.

hollywoodstang · Jan 14, 2011

Okay, cool deal I will defnetly let you know mysterymachine, Let me order the small round one and test it out how it works, in the worst case i can just return it,

Here is the picture of the how canton 94-95 mustang one looks mounted,

I had to use the 99-up V6 coolant bracket so it sits and fit perfect without a spacer of some sort,

I had to find this out the hard way after trying to make this can work with 94-95 bracket, it simply will not fit so dont even try with 94-95 coolant/ccrm bracket,

Of course you will have to relocate the ccrm to the fender or under your air box

View attachment 199217

MysteryMachine · Jan 14, 2011

Ok no problem. The car ain't moving so take your time, no big hurry. Go ahead and and take a year or 6 lol.

That looks pretty good. Much better than that stock tank.

BlackVert · Jan 14, 2011

i have a stock one and it is fine for my purposes.

just curious hollywood ... why don't you like the one in there now?

hollywoodstang · Jan 14, 2011

BlackVert said:
i have a stock one and it is fine for my purposes.

just curious hollywood ... why don't you like the one in there now?

BlackVert

The canton one is fine, It's just one of those mods that I wanted to do it for a while,

I am gonna get rid of the ABS pump, mover the battery to the back and get the smaller can and mount it on the frame.

Just trying new things...lol

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