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| ThePaintedMan |
 Mar 9 2016, 08:23 AM
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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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| andrew15 |
Mar 22 2016, 06:18 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 40 Joined: 10-April 10 From: Thunder Bay, ON Member No.: 11,594 Region Association: None |
George - Not sure if you are planning on a fuel cell, but we were able to find an ex-nascar 18 gallon cell - used steel can with a new bladder pretty cheap on eBay. Basically, it allows us to run 18 gallons + the 1/2 gallon surge tank:)
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| ThePaintedMan |
Mar 23 2016, 09:36 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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QUOTE(andrew15 @ Mar 22 2016, 08:18 PM)  George - Not sure if you are planning on a fuel cell, but we were able to find an ex-nascar 18 gallon cell - used steel can with a new bladder pretty cheap on eBay. Basically, it allows us to run 18 gallons + the 1/2 gallon surge tank:) Thanks Andrew. As said, things are at a little bit of standstill with family matters at the moment, plus the Chumpcar rules being all up in the air. I thought that HeaterGuy's thread was interesting, because I had never considered running the car in SCCA, but ITE is a possibility. If I did so, it would definitely get a fuel cell. I like the NASCAR cell idea. I'll keep a look out. -G |
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| stownsen914 |
Mar 26 2016, 07:49 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
I think I'm not following how a fuel filter can act as a surge tank. I get that fuel can accumulate there, but unless there is a second fuel pump in the circuit pulling the fuel from the filter, you'll still lose pressure if the main fuel pickup in the tank starts sucking air. Maybe I'm missing something though ...
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