Engine Chill Down Unit

Ray Menard · 06-28-2012, 03:08 PM

I apologize if this question has already been posted. Does anyone have experience(s) with an engine chiller (for cool down between rounds). I'm interested in making a purchase but I'd appreciate input from Class Racer members.

jmcarter · 06-28-2012, 04:03 PM

You're right, lots of threads; just use the search function in the forum toolbar and search for chiller. This is a good one...

http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...hlight=chiller

I got a kick out of Tom Sheehan's 'pics from Indy' last year, chillers were thick in the lanes during class, believe last year's Indy was the max number I've ever seen.

rallye bob · 06-30-2012, 08:58 AM

3K for this one...... http://www.racingjunk.com/Pro-Stock/...s-no-Ice-.html

Andrew Hill · 06-30-2012, 01:11 PM

I've seen plenty of homemade ones, but all of them use ice. Has anyone built one that doesn't use ice?

Also, what kind of pumps are people using? Most of the ones I'm finding are 12V but we would like one that we could plug in and not need a battery.

Danny Ashley · 06-30-2012, 01:55 PM

Andrew-- Look at Ralley Bob"s link. Sounds like what you are looking for.

Notch1320 · 06-30-2012, 02:19 PM

Rob Youngblood at Advanced Clutches sells an affordable chiller.

Andrew Hill · 06-30-2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny Ashley

Andrew-- Look at Ralley Bob"s link. Sounds like what you are looking for.

It's exactly what I'm looking for, except a couple grand too expensive! I was hoping someone had made one themselves for a more reasonable cost and was willing to share their idea.

Tony Curcio · 06-30-2012, 05:34 PM

I use a 110v pump that is made for evacuating flooded basements. It draws from under its base, and will maintain suction to 1/4 inch. It gets submerged in a 5 gallon bucket of ice water. It plugs into a generator that we carry on a garden wagon along with in and out (or cold and warm) water containers.

Our check valve comes from a basement sump pump as well.

Chad Rhodes · 06-30-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Curcio

I use a 110v pump that is made for evacuating flooded basements. It draws from under its base, and will maintain suction to 1/4 inch. It gets submerged in a 5 gallon bucket of ice water. It plugs into a generator that we carry on a garden wagon along with in and out (or cold and warm) water containers.

Our check valve comes from a basement sump pump as well.

got a number for that check valve? I live in a part of the country that doesn't have basements, so I'm pretty clueless on those.

Joe DeMarzo · 06-30-2012, 06:46 PM

Tony are you comfortable sharing how much you picked up using the "cooler"? Inquiring minds want to know.

06-28-2012, 03:08 PM	#1
Ray Menard Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 49 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Engine Chill Down Unit I apologize if this question has already been posted. Does anyone have experience(s) with an engine chiller (for cool down between rounds). I'm interested in making a purchase but I'd appreciate input from Class Racer members. __________________ Ray Menard SS/CS (SS/DM & SS/EM) #7386

06-28-2012, 04:03 PM	#2
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,285 Likes: 2,338 Liked 3,133 Times in 963 Posts	Re: Engine Chill Down Unit You're right, lots of threads; just use the search function in the forum toolbar and search for chiller. This is a good one... http://classracer.com/classforum/sho...hlight=chiller I got a kick out of Tom Sheehan's 'pics from Indy' last year, chillers were thick in the lanes during class, believe last year's Indy was the max number I've ever seen. __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

06-30-2012, 08:58 AM	#3
rallye bob Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Genoa, Illinois Posts: 488 Likes: 9 Liked 6 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Engine Chill Down Unit 3K for this one...... http://www.racingjunk.com/Pro-Stock/...s-no-Ice-.html

06-30-2012, 01:11 PM	#4
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 700 Likes: 445 Liked 170 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Engine Chill Down Unit I've seen plenty of homemade ones, but all of them use ice. Has anyone built one that doesn't use ice? Also, what kind of pumps are people using? Most of the ones I'm finding are 12V but we would like one that we could plug in and not need a battery. __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED Last edited by Andrew Hill; 06-30-2012 at 01:15 PM.

06-30-2012, 01:55 PM	#5
Danny Ashley Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Marion,In. Posts: 267 Likes: 60 Liked 110 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Engine Chill Down Unit Andrew-- Look at Ralley Bob"s link. Sounds like what you are looking for.

06-30-2012, 02:19 PM	#6
Notch1320 Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 220 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Engine Chill Down Unit Rob Youngblood at Advanced Clutches sells an affordable chiller. __________________ Shawn Allsup K/S 718

06-30-2012, 05:34 PM	#8
Tony Curcio Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 271 Likes: 1 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Engine Chill Down Unit I use a 110v pump that is made for evacuating flooded basements. It draws from under its base, and will maintain suction to 1/4 inch. It gets submerged in a 5 gallon bucket of ice water. It plugs into a generator that we carry on a garden wagon along with in and out (or cold and warm) water containers. Our check valve comes from a basement sump pump as well. __________________ Tony Curcio 1860 STK

06-30-2012, 06:46 PM	#10
Joe DeMarzo Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Mahopac, NY Posts: 666 Likes: 48 Liked 113 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Engine Chill Down Unit Tony are you comfortable sharing how much you picked up using the "cooler"? Inquiring minds want to know. __________________ Joe DeMarzo 1317 STK