Cool cans

David Hill 2776 · 12-25-2020, 11:17 PM

Just curious if many people still use ice cool cans of fuel lines? If so does it work better on carbs or F.I.? Or both? Just wondering if it’s worth the investment. Thanks! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

Dave Noll · 12-26-2020, 12:03 AM

I just got 1 for my carbureted Cougar. The last time that I used one was in the 80's. I've wanted to try the dry ice and alcohol deal in one that I remember reading about. I'd put 1 on the Escort but I've never seen 1 for FI.

GTX JOHN · 12-26-2020, 01:13 AM

We have not used them for 30 or 40 years.

A Chiller = Yes!

A Can = No!

David Hill 2776 · 12-26-2020, 10:18 AM

A chiller and a can is the same right? Put in the ice and the gas runs through it? The F.I. would be the same chiller. Just wondering with the F.I. If there is as much E.T. Picked up as with a carb? Due to F.I. Computer/map/O2 adjusting constantly?

KRatcliff · 12-26-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by David Hill 2776

A chiller and a can is the same right? Put in the ice and the gas runs through it? The F.I. would be the same chiller. Just wondering with the F.I. If there is as much E.T. Picked up as with a carb? Due to F.I. Computer/map/O2 adjusting constantly?

I think the chiller being referred to is an engine chiller that is disconnected before you make the run. Don't know of any cool cans that would be rated for the super high fuel pressure of a FI as compared to carbureted cars. I know I wouldn't want to try one.

Not really sure that a cool can would have the capacity to cool down a FI car as well as cooling all the fuel at one time. The FI cars circulate the fuel so much that I would think it would melt the ice very quickly even if you could find one that is rated for that kind of fuel pressure. Not all FI tuners allow the computer to adjust O2s constantly. I don't want my ECU messing with the O2 adjustments during the pass, but maybe that is just me.

Painter · 12-26-2020, 12:02 PM

Moroso’s new super cool can -the black one- is rated for 125 psi.

bykr · 12-26-2020, 12:35 PM

I hardly see anyone using these anymore, wouldn't you see them in Pro Stock if it was worth anything?

SDT1DYI · 12-26-2020, 01:16 PM

I use the Mororso cool can when the ambient temps effect fuel vaporization rates .

Steve Teeter STK/SS 620

Doug Domm · 12-26-2020, 01:32 PM

My experience with the blue Moroso cool can was not very good. One day in the shop I turned on the fuel pump before starting the car and noticed the fuel pressure didn’t bump up as normal and a few seconds later could smell fuel. I turned off the pump and went to explore. As I got to the front of the car I found the floor around the front of the car covered in fuel and the cool can itself overflowing of fuel. After taking it apart I found the top gasket of the heat sink had failed and filled the ice reservoir and flowing out past the lid. With that top plate of the heat sink removed I also discovered that all of my efforts in building the fuel system with the least amounts of turns and bends and as gentle of turns I could create was a total waste of effort because as soon as the fuel got to that heat sink it was met with a series of walls and blunt corners. Personally I would never replace it especially after that experience. One could only imagine how disastrous things may have resulted.

KRatcliff · 12-26-2020, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Painter

Moroso’s new super cool can -the black one- is rated for 125 psi.

Good to know, but I still wouldn't use one for several reasons.

12-25-2020, 11:17 PM	#1
David Hill 2776 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Murfreeboro TN Posts: 5 Likes: 13 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Cool cans Just curious if many people still use ice cool cans of fuel lines? If so does it work better on carbs or F.I.? Or both? Just wondering if it’s worth the investment. Thanks! Merry Christmas and happy new year!

12-26-2020, 12:03 AM	#2
Dave Noll Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Div. 6, Eastern, WA Posts: 709 Likes: 2,649 Liked 238 Times in 111 Posts	Re: Cool cans I just got 1 for my carbureted Cougar. The last time that I used one was in the 80's. I've wanted to try the dry ice and alcohol deal in one that I remember reading about. I'd put 1 on the Escort but I've never seen 1 for FI. __________________ Dave Noll, EF/S ,?/SA 6526

12-26-2020, 01:13 AM	#3
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,723 Likes: 2,774 Liked 2,445 Times in 690 Posts	Re: Cool cans We have not used them for 30 or 40 years. A Chiller = Yes! A Can = No! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

12-26-2020, 10:18 AM	#4
David Hill 2776 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Murfreeboro TN Posts: 5 Likes: 13 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Cool cans A chiller and a can is the same right? Put in the ice and the gas runs through it? The F.I. would be the same chiller. Just wondering with the F.I. If there is as much E.T. Picked up as with a carb? Due to F.I. Computer/map/O2 adjusting constantly?

12-26-2020, 12:02 PM	#6
Painter Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 227 Likes: 4 Liked 162 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Cool cans Moroso’s new super cool can -the black one- is rated for 125 psi.

12-26-2020, 12:35 PM	#7
bykr Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 232 Likes: 274 Liked 167 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Cool cans I hardly see anyone using these anymore, wouldn't you see them in Pro Stock if it was worth anything? __________________ Tim Schmackpfeffer 762 SS

12-26-2020, 01:16 PM	#8
SDT1DYI Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Indianola Washington Posts: 401 Likes: 0 Liked 453 Times in 146 Posts	Re: Cool cans I use the Mororso cool can when the ambient temps effect fuel vaporization rates . Steve Teeter STK/SS 620

12-26-2020, 01:32 PM	#9
Doug Domm Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: canada Posts: 251 Likes: 28 Liked 84 Times in 21 Posts	Re: Cool cans My experience with the blue Moroso cool can was not very good. One day in the shop I turned on the fuel pump before starting the car and noticed the fuel pressure didn’t bump up as normal and a few seconds later could smell fuel. I turned off the pump and went to explore. As I got to the front of the car I found the floor around the front of the car covered in fuel and the cool can itself overflowing of fuel. After taking it apart I found the top gasket of the heat sink had failed and filled the ice reservoir and flowing out past the lid. With that top plate of the heat sink removed I also discovered that all of my efforts in building the fuel system with the least amounts of turns and bends and as gentle of turns I could create was a total waste of effort because as soon as the fuel got to that heat sink it was met with a series of walls and blunt corners. Personally I would never replace it especially after that experience. One could only imagine how disastrous things may have resulted.