I had the first chance to use JLP's powercooler since I installed it months ago. Here are the results.

Track conditions: Hot 90 degrees
High humidity
No breeze

1/4 mile without powercooler
12.98 @ 106.6

1/4 mile with powercooler
12.86 @ 108.7

I did not have a way to read temp. drops but will be taking a temp. gun on my next trip.The 45 minute delay between rounds ate up about 5 lbs of ice. More ice would have been needed for any longer staging lane time. Remember do most of your cooling in the pits , drain the powercooler, and refill w/ice before heading to the staging lanes because you can't drain your tank in the staging area.
Cooler weather should bring even better results. I will report all results.


Bring on the low 60's

Jim

 

I gain about 2 tenths when cooling down w/ the Power/Super Cooler.

 

Good results! Thanks for the info.

I've been wanting to get a Power Cooler. How difficult is the install? Is every needed included with the kit?

 

Bed mounted SuperCooler is easier than moving the battery or another item from the engine bay for the PowerCooler. It takes about an hour or two to install.

 

Firefight106,

Are those your times from Capital? If they are, I can only imagin what you will turn at Cecil, the fastest track around.

 

69roadster,
I removed my windshield fluid resevoir, installed a smaller sized battery , and installed the power cooler in the engine compartment. Nice , clean , and functional. I get tons of comps on how sweet it goes in.

blowntruck

Yes at Capital
Is Cecil that much better?
It is just so far away!!
I recall you were trying your traction bars, How were your 60' times?
Remember, at Capital last fall I ran a 13.05 letting off at 1000' when my exhaust came off the front clamps. I feel with my list of current mods and good air I should run mid 12's at Capitol.
I hate hot weather and most likely wont race untill Sept.
See you there!!!!

 

I got mine from ICULOKN with the smaller w.w. resivior.Of course any racer will tell you to put the weight in the back of the truck,but I like the look and convenience(since the hood is usually up between rounds anyway).
Heres a pic

ANOTHER

 

hey Vin, that bottom pic of your truck is SWEET. god damn that thing shines!!!!! you need another Lightning to use everyday, cause i think yours is a tad too nice to drive everyday, LOL man you keep that baby spotless! Mike

 

Thanks.
13,000 miles in less then a year.So it is no trailer queen.

VINNIE

 

The key to lowering the air intake temp. is timing, 1 bag of ice gets you from 100-110'f to 55'f within 2 minutes. Ice is short lived.
I use a 3 way bypass valve that seperates the 4 gal. insulated tank/ reservior. this allows circulation without melting the ice during staging. When i'm within 5 mi. till lanch I reach thru rear window and flip lever circulating ice charge. By having control over the charge your track times will determine what dwell is best for maximum cooling.
Check this out.
http://www.haloclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=1510

 

I completely agree, Vinnie. Something about your truck (and your photography) just looks RIGHT. The truck has a very balanced appearance. I know others have the same exterior mods as yours, but for some reason your stands out. Well done!

 

Firefighter,
I think you have me confused but, I just did get traction bars Im gonna try them out a Cecil tommorrow night.

Cecil is so much better. Let me put it this way, with my current mods the best I ever pulled off at Capital was a 13.5

At Cecil I pulled a 13.1, I know there is still better times there, just didn't have time to experiment. They say to expect a couple tenths more there.

For you I would go as far and say low twelves maybe.

See ya soon.

 

Tim,
Maybe my photography is good from staring at those Playboy magazines centerfolds my whole life. I always noticed how good the lighting was. LOL

VINNIE

 

Firefighter106, Where can i get one of those powercoolers?

 

Vinnie, Sweet truck ...the more shaker hoods I see the more I think I must have one, especially after seeing yours!! if you dont mind me asking what tuner's air filter are you using?? And how happy are you with the fit of the shaker hood?? do you have any dislikes about the shaker?