Why the opposition to the trunk mounted oil tank? Options

[terrybpp]

After searching through a few hundred posts I have seen that people would much rather pay $1000 for a original 914-6 fender mounted tank than $200 for a aluminum trunk mounted cell. Seems like an easy savings.

The only issue I can think of besides aesthetics is the aftermarket tank could use some windage/baffling.

I can understand if you are building a concourse car but not a auto-x or driver. I'd like to hear some feedback.

[jsteele22]

It's been a while since I've chimed in on a subject I know little about, but here goes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

As John mentioned, the tank does more than just hold oil. The oil is flowing into and out of the tank at a fairly high rate, and it is very important that by the time it gets to the bottom of the tank it is all oil (no bubbles). So often the stream of oil shooting into the tank hits a smooth but sudden turn to produce a little centrifugal separation. Then there are mesh screens whose large surface area tends to attract the oil and "pop" the bubbles. And plates with holes cut in them, etc. So it's not just a simple matter of baffling like you would have in a gas tank.

If you're looking for a less expensive way (and your time is absolutely free...) check out the standard metalworking books that show up in the automotive section at the local bookstore. I can't remember which book it was, but one that I read had a great illustrated project to make an oil tank. Very nice looking, and I'm sure its simple to build (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) In any case, it is fun reading.