Cool can installation

Hey Guys I'm installing a new Aeromotive fuel system in my car, and this system runs a return line from the fuel pressure regulator to the cell. I was wondering if it is legal to run the cool can inline with the return line. Thanks in advance...

[Jeff Lee]

I think that is a great idea. There is nothing wrong with the rules either.

[Tom Goldman]

Todd, It's a very "grey area",and one a few racers have tried to get around. I've actually seen it on 2 cars in the last 2 years......If only the return line passes thru the cool can,you would be artificially cooling the fuel as outlined in Section 19, 1.5 fuel systems......,subject to the Tech Officials interpetation ,personal beliefs or lack of sleep the night before!.........Tom

[greg fulk]

Todd mount it in the trunk if you can... Pro Stock dose this

[Ken Haase]

I'm pretty sure all Pro Stocks have front mounted cells. Plus, aren't they specifically prohibited from using a 'cool can'?

[Philip Saran]

Please explain what the advantage would be if your
running the return fuel line through a cool can?

I understand the idea of cooling the fuel before it enters the carb.

[Al Reed]

Returning it to the fuel cell and cooling it is going to do squat to improve HP.
You need cool fuel at the carb/s, not back in the cell.
Cool it between the cell and carb/s. However, with a deadhead type regulator, this in itself will heat the fuel as it can be sitting there. A front mounted cell or front mounted 'second' cell is what we'll be putting in ours, with a return type system, which returns to the front cell and through a cooler.

[Mike Taylor 3601]

Leave pumps run circulate through cool can. I heard WJ had cool can about 8-10 years ago w/liquid nitrogen would leave fuel pumps run had return line supposedly would get fuel to around 30 degrees. I think if you look @ Pro Stock rules I think they
are'nt allowed fuel pumps with return line so they can't circulate fuel to cool it.
Mike Taylor3601

[Jeff Lee]

Originally Posted by Al Reed

Returning it to the fuel cell and cooling it is going to do squat to improve HP.
You need cool fuel at the carb/s, not back in the cell.
Cool it between the cell and carb/s. However, with a deadhead type regulator, this in itself will heat the fuel as it can be sitting there. A front mounted cell or front mounted 'second' cell is what we'll be putting in ours, with a return type system, which returns to the front cell and through a cooler.

Great idea but not legal in S/SS class which is what the subject here is about. One fuel tank or fuel cell only per rulebook.

The reason I like the idea of placing a cool can at the rear of the system is I believe it may cool the fuel down without the flow restrictions you MAY have with a cool can (I'm talking traditional store bought item) at the front of the system. I see the rule book allows for a cool can. It does not say were it has to be. Front or rear, it's purpose is to cool the fuel and I see that as being an allowable modification.
FYI - I've run a cool can with a return line fuel system. I have personally found no benefit to a cool can with this system. I think the return style fuel system in itself cools the fuel more so than a one-way system and that amount seems to be adequate.
That's just what I've found. Good luck and hopefully you find some free HP.

[Ed Wright]

Hey!!