Your suggestions regarding my fuel tank please!
23-01-2005, 09:33 PM
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Your suggestions regarding my fuel tank please!
On the Gartrac the spare wheel well is no more as it has been removed and the boot floor is flat. Underneath this sits the fuel tank which is tiny and holds approx 5 gallons! With it running greys this means re-fueling every 80 miles or so which is a pain 
I was thinking of fitting a tank in the boot of some sort? and whilst i'm at it adding a swirl pot set up!
What are my options regarding size etc..for fitting in there and who would be the people to contact for the tank???
Cheers Spadge....
I was thinking of fitting a tank in the boot of some sort? and whilst i'm at it adding a swirl pot set up!
What are my options regarding size etc..for fitting in there and who would be the people to contact for the tank???
Cheers Spadge....
23-01-2005, 09:35 PM
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just finding my feet
porkie had a big tank made up by pro alloy, speak to him about it 
are ya trying to get a tank that allos ya to use the boot still or just a bigger tank in the back of the car thats hidden in the boot
are ya trying to get a tank that allos ya to use the boot still or just a bigger tank in the back of the car thats hidden in the boot
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23-01-2005, 09:45 PM
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The tank on the car is already underneath and is as big as there is room for!
I'm not bothered about boot space so i'll call pro-alloy and see what they can do for in the boot
I'm not bothered about boot space so i'll call pro-alloy and see what they can do for in the boot
23-01-2005, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rs Gus
fok me spadge 80 miles to 5 gallon 
anyhow the rodger sports s1 had a modded cossie tank under boot behind bumper give dj motorsport a call pal they did it 
anyhow the rodger sports s1 had a modded cossie tank under boot behind bumper give dj motorsport a call pal they did it 
23-01-2005, 09:50 PM
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Spadge you have hundreds of options on this!
Pro-Alloy will knock you something up, as would Lee@Fusion, any of the old-skool escort specialists will sell you alloy tanks (R.A.C.E in Stoke for example)
Personally I am also considering a Jaz fuel cell for the Mk1, I think you can find them in Demon Tweeks or Rally Design. They look super bling though, and are used by lots of pros!
Pro-Alloy will knock you something up, as would Lee@Fusion, any of the old-skool escort specialists will sell you alloy tanks (R.A.C.E in Stoke for example)
Personally I am also considering a Jaz fuel cell for the Mk1, I think you can find them in Demon Tweeks or Rally Design. They look super bling though, and are used by lots of pros!
23-01-2005, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SPADGE
Originally Posted by Rs Gus
fok me spadge 80 miles to 5 gallon anyhow the rodger sports s1 had a modded cossie tank under boot behind bumper give dj motorsport a call pal they did it
anyhow the rodger sports s1 had a modded cossie tank under boot behind bumper give dj motorsport a call pal they did it
23-01-2005, 09:56 PM
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Dingy its a rectangular void matey 
i'll look and get a pic tommorow as to be honest i can't remember 
Got to bin the sub and 2 amps left over from the previous owner
A fuel cell sounds good but i like the idea of a nice alloy jobbie
i'll look and get a pic tommorow as to be honest i can't remember Got to bin the sub and 2 amps left over from the previous owner
A fuel cell sounds good but i like the idea of a nice alloy jobbie
23-01-2005, 10:02 PM
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23-01-2005, 10:09 PM
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briese fab there design any tank you want and cost around Ł300
jaz tanks are shite i orded one of these from rally design the joints were shite all bobbley very thin fititngs were poor it went back stright away
ya get what ya pay for end of the day
Ł160 jas tank to a proper fuel cell Ł400 or go alloy one
pro alloy do nice jobs to
jaz tanks are shite i orded one of these from rally design the joints were shite all bobbley very thin fititngs were poor it went back stright away
ya get what ya pay for end of the day
Ł160 jas tank to a proper fuel cell Ł400 or go alloy one
pro alloy do nice jobs to
23-01-2005, 10:10 PM
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This is when Porkie had one made by Pro Alloy (along with other stuff)
A lot of questions asked n answered
https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80291
A lot of questions asked n answered
https://passionford.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=80291
23-01-2005, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Pro Alloy Motorsport
sommat like this Spadge....
That looks like the sort of think i'm after
What capacity is that one and what dimensions???
Cheers.....
23-01-2005, 10:27 PM
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some info from the site..
Pro tank PT 800
The pro tank is a generic fuel tank which is mounted to the vehicle via two stainless steel straps for ease of fitment.
The fuel pick - up, return and breather are mounted in a plate on the top of the tank for your convenience.
Our tanks are detailed to accept a VDO type sender unit (which can be supplied) or can utilise our dip-stick level indicator.
All pro tanks are fitted as standard with safety foam, Aero 400 flush filler cap, rubber spill tray, breather / rollover valve and -6 pick-up & return fittings. 200mm high x 340mm wide x 800mm long, capacity 54 litres.
ALLOY MOUNT TRAY NOT INCLUDED
Picture shows our remote filler option
Pro tank PT 800
The pro tank is a generic fuel tank which is mounted to the vehicle via two stainless steel straps for ease of fitment.
The fuel pick - up, return and breather are mounted in a plate on the top of the tank for your convenience.
Our tanks are detailed to accept a VDO type sender unit (which can be supplied) or can utilise our dip-stick level indicator.
All pro tanks are fitted as standard with safety foam, Aero 400 flush filler cap, rubber spill tray, breather / rollover valve and -6 pick-up & return fittings. 200mm high x 340mm wide x 800mm long, capacity 54 litres.
ALLOY MOUNT TRAY NOT INCLUDED
Picture shows our remote filler option
23-01-2005, 11:14 PM
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jaz tanks are shite i orded one of these from rally design the joints were shite all bobbley very thin fititngs were poor it went back stright away
jaz tanks are shite i orded one of these from rally design the joints were shite all bobbley very thin fititngs were poor it went back stright away
jaz tanks are shite , cost me two 225l/ph pumps because of teh foam in them , pumps sucked it out , hence i would NEVER EVER have another foam filled fuel tank
23-01-2005, 11:33 PM
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i wont quote the book but , fuel tanks and cells have to be covered basically , so a single skinned fuel tank or filler tube cannot be inside the car.
i know this doesnt matter to spadges fuel tank job , but im just thinking for things like rally cars / circuit cars , and really it should apply to track days if you ask me !!!
mark
i know this doesnt matter to spadges fuel tank job , but im just thinking for things like rally cars / circuit cars , and really it should apply to track days if you ask me !!!
mark
23-01-2005, 11:39 PM
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I reckon track days will start to be more regulated, as people's "track cars" become more like competition spec cars.
Unfortunately, it's gonna take one death at a track day before something happens.
People should know better really.......... fookin subs in the boot and all sorts
Unfortunately, it's gonna take one death at a track day before something happens.
People should know better really.......... fookin subs in the boot and all sorts
23-01-2005, 11:44 PM
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Mark,
It would need a fire proof bulk head, a drip tray which vents to outside, and breather for filling via the remote filler. Apart from that it meets all other rules. (roll over valves etc)
And I agree with every other comment about Jaz.
If were talking motorsport, then the proper stuff like the premier bag tanks have a limited life and are dated and have to be changed when its life span runs out too.
All this shouldn't apply to spadge. If he felt safe he could fit that behind him and get away with it for the time being on track days - but how long for is anyones guess at the moment
It would need a fire proof bulk head, a drip tray which vents to outside, and breather for filling via the remote filler. Apart from that it meets all other rules. (roll over valves etc)
And I agree with every other comment about Jaz.
If were talking motorsport, then the proper stuff like the premier bag tanks have a limited life and are dated and have to be changed when its life span runs out too.
All this shouldn't apply to spadge. If he felt safe he could fit that behind him and get away with it for the time being on track days - but how long for is anyones guess at the moment
23-01-2005, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NUTS RuS
If were talking motorsport, then the proper stuff like the premier bag tanks have a limited life and are dated and have to be changed when its life span runs out too.
Off to check paperwork for vehicle.................
23-01-2005, 11:51 PM
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RichardPON,
Unfortunately, it's gonna take one death at a track day before something happens.
Unfortunately, it's gonna take one death at a track day before something happens.
it its and will be a sad day
NUTS RuS,
Mark,
It would need a fire proof bulk head, a drip tray which vents to outside, and breather for filling via the remote filler. Apart from that it meets all other rules. (roll over valves etc)
Mark,
It would need a fire proof bulk head, a drip tray which vents to outside, and breather for filling via the remote filler. Apart from that it meets all other rules. (roll over valves etc)
you read too much m8 !!!
the tank can be covered , i.e double skinned instead of an actual bulkhead !! , and iff your filler is external ( which i would very strongly recommend) then no drip tray is required
24-01-2005, 12:17 AM
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I have the blur book in the toilet all the time just in case we run out of loo paper
And the tank you describe above is exactly the way mine is, so yes I know about that option
When you help build cars all year round it actually becomes second knowledge. I have even quoted regulation numbers to scruitineers in the past
And the tank you describe above is exactly the way mine is, so yes I know about that option
When you help build cars all year round it actually becomes second knowledge. I have even quoted regulation numbers to scruitineers in the past
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