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Topic: Does anyone run a fuel cooler?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3467
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 07-15-2003 09:58 PM
   
Just curious  ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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Razor
Journeyman Posts: 9
From: Niagara Falls , Canada
Registered: May 2003
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posted 07-15-2003 10:29 PM
Yup, I do..you only really need it if your getting vapor lock, especially on a hot day. A cool can does solve that problem cause it did mine.
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 3385
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 07-15-2003 10:34 PM
wonder if it would make a car more consistant???------------------
mike r
racing is real
everything else is just a game.
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1.54 60 ft.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-15-2003 11:23 PM
Mike,What happens when you run out of ice? SteveW
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 07-16-2003 08:47 AM
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Originally posted by capri man:
wonder if it would make a car more consistant???
Mike,
I use one for with that reasoning in mind. Yeah, the air temperature and humidity levels are still changing factors, but the temp of the fuel is one less factor to consider. Some insulation on the fuel line from the cool can to the carb is also helpful in keeping the fuel from heating back up. Vapor-lock never happens and if you want to change jets/make adjustments between rounds, your carb is always nice and cool!  And yeah, you have to check the cool can from time to time and dip out some water and replenish the ice now and then, but because it's insulated, it lasts about an hour between checks.... but if it's leaking or you spilled ice and it's melting off the frame rail below - the linesman WILL send you back for fuild leaks!  ...so make sure you aren't leaking or any spilled ice is removed from the car before pulling up to the burnbox! Ryan
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