Naah... We can't just rule out something because it's a dumb idea... :) It
might just be feasible...
Even if you gotta run 240 volts and run a auxillary alternator to drive it.
If it makes your fuel colder, then your car's gotta run better right?
But then again... It may just be a serious performance option!!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Errol Smith
> Sent: Tuesday, 12 September 2000 3:06 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Errol/list/zac
>
>
> Geordie,
> I think the energy balance equation for using a car fridge might show up a
> few holes in that option, Any interested engineering types?
> Cheers
> Feral Errol
>
> ----------
> From: Geordie Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: Errol/list/zac
> Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2000 7:47
>
> I would imagine that it wouldn't be hard to rig up one of those 12 volt
> mini
> fridge condensors and attach it to a surge tank and chill the fuel in
> that?!?
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Terry
> > Sent: Tuesday, 12 September 2000 2:05 AM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: Errol/list/zac
> >
> >
> > Did you hear that Farari got caught chilling their fuel for Monza at the
> > weekend - will Michael lose the points? McLaren are not happy about it
> for
> > some reason.
> >
> > terry
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Brad HALLETT
> > Sent: Monday, 11 September 2000 11:06 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: RE: Errol/list/zac
> >
> >
> > Mate of mine just built a burnout car, and they have a 'chilly
> > bin' between
> > the surge tank and the fuel rail. It is an aluminium box, with a copper
> > coil through the middle. Fuel goes through the copper coil, and they
> fill
> > the box with ice before a run, ensuring very cold fuel. I must
> > play with my
> > 12V Engel to see if I can rig up a permanent solution!!!
> >
> > Regards
> > Brad HALLETT
> >
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> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Errol Smith
> > Sent: Monday, September 11, 2000 11:28 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Errol/list/zac
> >
> >
> > Pete,
> > Run a restrictor in the return line to the tank and a good Hi Flow LP
> > supply pump. There is no reason you would have a problem on the
> > hottest day
> > with this setup.
> > Cheers
> > Feral Errol.
> > S13 SR20DE Race Car (KB310), L14 (1598 cc)Road/Race Car (KB310), KB310
> > (S14 SR20 DET) In the system, S3 910 S/Wagon S14 SR20
> VVT/Motec, KPA 510
> > (Stanza Coupe) stock as a rock, VB11 (Pulsar N13?) Postie Panel Van (E15
> > turbo on Gas Research Carb Yee-Hah!)
> >
> > ----------
> > From: Peter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: Errol/list/zac
> > Date: Monday, September 11, 2000 9:08
> >
> > My two cents worth!
> > I have run the line back to the Surge tank, as I think it's best to keep
> > the
> > Surge tank full at all times, an example of this is a recent meeting at
> > Winton
> > on a hot day. Coming into turn one and two, I started to get what
> > seemed to
> > be
> > fuel surge, which was caused by the heat factor, if I didn't
> run the line
> > back
> > to the surge tank then I would of run out.
> > I would not rely on the primary pump even on the street, as you
> say he is
> > probably going to give it a caning.
> > Peter
> > SR20DE Race Car (1600)
> >
> > justin darragh wrote:
> >
> > > Guys, guys, guys,
> > > I do understand all that you are saying and thanx but, at the end of
> the
> > day
> > > I am building the thing for a 19yr old who will, no dout do silly
> things
> > > with it. There will come the day he is out driving in the heat of
> summer
> > > with little cash on a country road, pull into a servo with no
> > "opti-fen-max"
> > > and have a good cane and f#*k my beautiful job. I realise that surge
> > return
> > > has a few advantages but none outway doing a job right the first time.
> > > Nothing excuses a motor detonating from hot fuel. Too many racers have
> > > learnt this. I dont want a 2lt swirl pot or a fuel cooler. Subs in the
> > back
> > > tells me the system is going under the car so a liter pot is being
> used.
> > I
> > > am returning rail fuel to the tank.Thanx Errol/list
> > >
> > >
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