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fuel coolers
anyone use one?
i am thinking about it... one like one of these. http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rchType%3DBoth
or something like this. http://www.designengineering.com/cry..._fuel_bar.html
the reason being is that i feel that my set up is far from the *best* way to have the return routed (did it this way to get it done and over with quickly) but even after i have the return dump into the top of the tank, it is still going to be sent to the botom of the tank and heating up the fuel. i dont see what it would hurt by trying, but just wanted to ask the opinions of others about this topic. here is how i have the return set up right now. (its the one on the left)
i am thinking about it... one like one of these. http://store.summitracing.com/defaul...rchType%3DBoth
or something like this. http://www.designengineering.com/cry..._fuel_bar.html
the reason being is that i feel that my set up is far from the *best* way to have the return routed (did it this way to get it done and over with quickly) but even after i have the return dump into the top of the tank, it is still going to be sent to the botom of the tank and heating up the fuel. i dont see what it would hurt by trying, but just wanted to ask the opinions of others about this topic. here is how i have the return set up right now. (its the one on the left)
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Re: fuel coolers
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(its the one on the left)
(its the one on the left)
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be careful going in and out of driveways.....
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Originally posted by rxrotary2_7
i know... my drivway is flat. no incline.
nocab, they are -10 and -8
i know... my drivway is flat. no incline.
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nocab, they are -10 and -8
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You must have very clean fuel, flowing that much through your filter and back. LOL
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Originally posted by rxrotary2_7
care to share any logic behind this comment?
care to share any logic behind this comment?
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i may be entirely wrong but i'll double check
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I wouldn't bother dude.
Unless your making some serious power, and cooling the fuel is required in order to prevent pinging or something, it's probably a waste of money and space.
Unless your making some serious power, and cooling the fuel is required in order to prevent pinging or something, it's probably a waste of money and space.
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i figured as much, but just thought i would ask because i have not seen any talk of it. the reason i *thought* it may be a good idea is because there is a fuel temp sensor, but was not sure what was actualy compensated when the temps rise. can anyone enlighten me?
thanks to everyone who replied.
thanks to everyone who replied.
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if my logic is correct. moving a fluid a long distance at high speed should cool down the fluid enough.
if my logic is correct. moving a fluid a long distance at high speed should cool down the fluid enough.
I believe moving a fluid a long distance adds heat to the liquid, thus increasing its temperature. The heat would come from friction.
There is no reason why the liquid should lose energy when being moved.
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Originally posted by Mr. Stock
If my logic is correct, your logic would be incorrect.
I believe moving a fluid a long distance adds heat to the liquid, thus increasing its temperature. The heat would come from friction.
There is no reason why the liquid should lose energy when being moved.
If my logic is correct, your logic would be incorrect.
I believe moving a fluid a long distance adds heat to the liquid, thus increasing its temperature. The heat would come from friction.
There is no reason why the liquid should lose energy when being moved.
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If my logic is correct, your logic would be incorrect.
If my logic is correct, your logic would be incorrect.
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Originally posted by rxrotary2_7
i figured as much, but just thought i would ask because i have not seen any talk of it. the reason i *thought* it may be a good idea is because there is a fuel temp sensor, but was not sure what was actualy compensated when the temps rise. can anyone enlighten me?
thanks to everyone who replied.
i figured as much, but just thought i would ask because i have not seen any talk of it. the reason i *thought* it may be a good idea is because there is a fuel temp sensor, but was not sure what was actualy compensated when the temps rise. can anyone enlighten me?
thanks to everyone who replied.
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Originally posted by setzep
The tank is also a fuel cooler, it has thin walls and a lot of air flow passing buy it.
The tank is also a fuel cooler, it has thin walls and a lot of air flow passing buy it.
i am going to change it latter to have an AN fitting mounted to the top plate of the tank and run a tube that would be welded onto the AN fitting to the other end of the tank...or atleast further forward than it is now.
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hey heres an idea, why dont you look at you fuel temps, you already have the sensor
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