importwarrior Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Just wondering the benefits of this setup? also would this be a bad idea for a car that is drivern fairly often? NOW i am just talking aboput the aluminum tank and fuel lines and pump in the trunk. i believe this would be great for cornering. what other benefit or problem with doing this? http://images.craigslist.org/00J0J_lyHMr8j7bq4_600x450.jpg http://images.craigslist.org/00J0J_lyHMr8j7bq4_600x450.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidjc Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Don't know if that's even legal, on the street, the way this is set up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burton Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yeah, might want to check local laws... some places don't allow fuel cells on street cars. Would definitely cut down on weight, but would be bringing the lesser weight up higher, which would change the center of gravity a bit, but probably not enough to even notice the difference. Would definitely make for easier servicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I would question the idea of placing the fire extinguisher on the fuel tank.... seems like it would be hard to grab if you needed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yeah, might want to check local laws... some places don't allow fuel cells on street cars. Typically you can run a fuel cell for street, provided it fills from the outside of the car though an approved filler neck. A fill inside is typically a NO NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
importwarrior Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) well it is fed from the stock fuel pump and tank from the car, then from the aluminum tank to the fuel pump in pic above to the fuel rail. it goes fromstock tank - fuel pumpto aluminum fuel tankto HP pumpto fuel railreturning to the aluminum tank upper {middle} hosereturning to the stock fuel tank from top of aluminum tank hose. i am not doing it but it is in a STI for sale here in DC area. Thanksi agre not god for street use. Edited February 24, 2014 by importwarrior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 you do realize you just said you were going to pressurize a plastic fuel tank one of the best rally raceing fuel tanks in the world is the stock fuel tank , you for get all those baffles in there why would those be inside a fuel tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) you do realize you just said you were going to pressurize a plastic fuel tank one of the best rally raceing fuel tanks in the world is the stock fuel tank , you for get all thosebaffles in there why would those be inside a fuel tank READ!!!!!!! Learn to READ THE ACTUAL POST. well it is fed from the stock fuel pump and tank from the car, then from the aluminum tank to the fuel pump in pic above to the fuel rail. it goes fromstock tank - fuel pumpto aluminum fuel tankto HP pumpto fuel railreturning to the aluminum tank upper {middle} hosereturning to the stock fuel tank from top of aluminum tank hose. i am not doing it but it is in a STI for sale here in DC area. Thanksi agre not god for street use. That plastic tank is a water/meth tank. Read the post of you want to help and quit looking for a reason to crucify someone, MR Moderator. BC_99 Edit, There is nothing at all wrong with that setup. Sure, it might be a bit more than you would ever need for a street car, but I would rather have more bullets than I needed if Im fighting a war, wouldn't you?. Ignore the haters and the illiterate. Edited February 25, 2014 by BC_99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dred_85.5_TSI Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I noticed the plastic tank was water/meth. I still stand by my statement that the fire extinguisher is in a stupid spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 IF you are gonna do that then you need a firewall between the trunk and cabin. Without a metal firewall a fuel leak can set the inside of your car on fire in seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 IF you are gonna do that then you need a firewall between the trunk and cabin. Without a metal firewall a fuel leak can set the inside of your car on fire in seconds. This. As well as a fire retardant system/ fogger that can be triggered from drivers reach and it sprays fuel cell area, cabin and engine bay. At least thats the requirement on race cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC_99 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I noticed the plastic tank was water/meth. I still stand by my statement that the fire extinguisher is in a stupid spot. Yeah, I agree the extinguisher should be in a better spot. That post wasn't meant for you. IF you are gonna do that then you need a firewall between the trunk and cabin. Without a metal firewall a fuel leak can set the inside of your car on fire in seconds.and how combustible is the water/meth mix? I don't think that it could be too dangerous since they make plastic tanks to store it in the vehicle. BC_99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4WStarion Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 I don't see what the drama is, there are thousands of cars with that setup. Usually old cars with a modern fuel injected engine or highly modified engine in need of high pressure fuel system, race cars or both. Wagons or hatchbacks would require separation from passenger cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucw458 Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 and how combustible is the water/meth mix? I don't think that it could be too dangerous since they make plastic tanks to store it in the vehicle. BC_99 I can't say because I've never used it. BUT that's not what I'm talking about. The Gasoline pump, filter, lines etc are also in that pic and in the trunk. Gasoline is very flammable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) If you dont race, pointless. Stock setup is fine. Aluminum can is to ensure proper fuel supply under sudden/harsh side to side loading. Keep the fuel outside of the cabin. Had more thought been put into it, it couldve been assembled close together in the empty spare tire well and then had an aluminum fire box bolted over it. Edited February 25, 2014 by Funky Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted February 25, 2014 Report Share Posted February 25, 2014 READ!!!!!!! Learn to READ THE ACTUAL POST. That plastic tank is a water/meth tank. Read the post of you want to help and quit looking for a reason to crucify someone, MR Moderator. Mr 99 man get over your self , you take every word as a direct attack on you , please stop and reread your own post as to what you planed on doing , your not the first to come up with a lift or prepump but using an 80 psi pump is not a proper pump to use and can you tell me why BC_99 Edit, There is nothing at all wrong with that setup. Sure, it might be a bit more than you would ever need for a street car, but I would rather have more bullets than I needed if Im fighting a war, wouldn't you?. Ignore the haters and the illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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