 Surge tank, Any of you ever needed one? |
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| ThePaintedMan |
 Mar 9 2016, 08:23 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States 
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As I continue to plan out my build/updates, I've considered going to a surge tank in the front of the car to prevent and fuel starvation and/or be able to use the full 16.4 gallons (plus whatever is in the surge tank (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ).
My car probably won't ever see true slicks, but it still corners pretty hard, enough to slosh fuel away from the pickup I'm sure. I'm just curious if anyone else has ever felt the need for a surge tank in their cars, or has any particular tips/tricks before I begin my designs? Thanks! Happy race season. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) |
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| brant |
Mar 9 2016, 09:12 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,771 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I've used one since 2005
I can drain the cell down to a cup of fuel now a days, there is a really neat/amazing pick up matt that will do the same thing. its not cheap, but easy to install with no additional fittings. surge tanks are mandatory on 914 race cars with fuel injection I did it on a carb'd car to save weight by being able to routinely run short sessions and go out with only 4 gallons in the cell you can make them yourself, mine was an aluminum oil accumulator with aluminum fittings welded on brant |
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ThePaintedMan Surge tank Mar 9 2016, 08:23 AM
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Yep, in this setup, it... Mar 12 2016, 06:55 AM Cracker I realize I stand alone here on this one but I sti... Mar 12 2016, 07:30 AM ThePaintedMan Tony, the main concern is being able to use the en... Mar 12 2016, 04:12 PM Jetsetsurfshop I wonder how long 16 gallons will last with your n... Mar 12 2016, 05:42 PM ThePaintedMan Yeah, I think so too Shane. I'm betting closer... Mar 12 2016, 08:04 PM 914forme Surge tanks are pretty easy to do.
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Well. I caved and added a swirl to my system toda... Apr 22 2016, 12:32 PM Cracker Randal - Thank you. I'll let you do the honors... Apr 22 2016, 01:19 PM Randal
Randal - Thank you. I'll let you do the honor... Apr 22 2016, 01:32 PM campbellcj Interesting stuff - I may need to take a crack at ... Apr 22 2016, 10:41 PM |
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