brianw

I don't think there will be a problem with the fuel supply but I think the point we're trying to point out is saftey.
They are run like that all the time. How safe is it is a matter not only of opinion but of how/where/and on what. On a higher stanced car that is mianly driven in straight lines or a low stanced sports car that is mainly driven on tight windy roads.I'd pay close attention to the clearance and remember "friction=heat=w/gas"

Rx7carl

I understand the $$$$$$$$ thing believe me. Just look at it from a different perspective. What is your LIFE worth? The one thing I fear in road racing is fire. I had to jump from a 737 that was on fire after a nasty incident at work, not fun. Dont wanna have to do that in a car being strapped in and all. Please be realistic, build a plate at least that protects the fittings so they dont snap off if you get rear ended.

82streetracer

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I planned on having the plate come up around the fittings. Then all you see is the lines.

eddierotary

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you can cut the bottom of the old gas tank and use that as a plate. unless is rusted real bad

The_7

what makes the poly ones unsafe?

82streetracer

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there not "unsafe" exactly, they are just not as safe as the steel tanks with a thick rubber bladder on the inside.

if the tank is hit, even if it is dented, the bladder will hold the gas.

Polyethelyne is a very durable substance. In its raw form it is practically indestructable. (the tanks are not though)

When I got my tank, it felt pretty flimsy because it was so light. So the first thing I did was some tests,

I threw that tank around my garage for like a hour. I must have thrown it at least 10 feet into the air, with it hitting cement, and nothing happened.

I know that this doesnt compare to a crash, but they are definatly durrable.

The_7

so then wouldnt you say the poly ones arent any less safe than a stock tank?

hotty

all I can say is.. .WHY? in a street car, why would you bother? I have done some INSANELY spirited driving techniques at certain points, and have NEVER had a problem with the pickup. Why waste $ and time?. Even when I drop in the S5 turbo, and tune everything for 350RWHP I will not upgrade the tank.. The pump yes, but certainly not the tank. slap me if I'm wrong, but it seems like a silly waste of $ that could goto better mods

82streetracer

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my motor setup is capable of up to 400 hp

my fuel system is all AN lines

the stock non-GSL SE tank is a piece of ****.

When I brought my car on a track with the stock engine, and the stock tank, I had some starvation issues with anything less than a half tank.


plus, a fuel cell looks bad ***.

and a fuel cell is safer than the stock one I would think.

82streetracer

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The problem I have now is how to get the car down off the jack stands, as I jacked it up from the back and now the tank is in the way.

I think ill just set it down on some ramps and then just drive it down.

The_7

another plus of the poly ones is that they wont corrode.

82streetracer, did you cut out the spare tire well to mount it? it looks kinda low, but if you had a skid shield on there i dont think there would be a problem. plus, the lower the tank, the lower the center of gravity.

The_7

bump

82streetracer

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no, I didnt cut out the spare tire well, although, that would be a better way to do it on the street, it would sit higher, and be protected by the frame and bumper.

look at the first pics, the back bolts hook up to the frame and the front bolts go through the tire well and next to the tire well, the fuel pump will be above the fuel cell, between the tire well and the frame, it should work pretty slick.