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Old 10-03-14, 06:13 PM
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ok guys this is on hold until we can get someone to either send a fuel tank in or let them have the car for a few days to R&D this thing.
Im working on sending in a fuel tank if anyone is reading this and wants to donate the tank and Ill pay shipping, lets see if we can figure this out
Old 10-08-14, 04:19 PM
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I have a good lead on a fuel tank to send to CJ Motorsports.
he is asking if there are 5-6 committed people to the project.
I asked him if that was a verbal thing or deposits- im finding out.
Meanwhile if anyone is serious please let me know otherwise Im not going to buy and ship a tank to him for no reason.
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verbal commitment is what is needed at this time. Please be a gentleman and only commit if you are willing to purchase when the unit is complete.
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Originally Posted by Rob XX 7
verbal commitment is what is needed at this time. Please be a gentleman and only commit if you are willing to purchase when the unit is complete.
I am in, but only if I can do a deposit now

BTW - Will the pricing be the same as the FD3S cradle?
Old 10-09-14, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by KNONFS
I am in, but only if I can do a deposit now

BTW - Will the pricing be the same as the FD3S cradle?
seems to be the same. Most likely offer it the same way- no pumps, choice of pump/pumps, an fittings or barb fittings. Connector will be the same racetronix bulkhead connector for the wiring. Have to re-use your fuel sender.
Old 10-13-14, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 88_N/A_GXL
I'd be in for a GB as well if CJ did one for an FC. I've always liked the FD one and wished it would fit.
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I'd be up for one to feed the 20B if the price is right. Got a spare cradle around here somewhere too
are you guys in?
its not a group buy its getting enough people to commit so he will develop it for our cars
if you guys are in that would make 4 of us then maybe a 5th would jump in
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I don't have the extra cash right now to commit to anything at the moment.
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ok then - unless CJ Motorsports changes their mind this project is dead in the water for now
Old 10-16-14, 06:03 PM
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Will they pay for shipping? Will they return my tank? I have a spare S5 tank from a '91 TII. The things pretty big to be shipping but if it helps and doesn't put my in the red, I'll do it.
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tanks not the problem, the problem is getting 5 guys who will commit to buying one
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Get a little more info on the price range and then I'll commit. I'm currently using a modified stock hanger with a 400lph walbro with -8AN feed and -6AN return bulkheads and 10awg to the pump.
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Yes. How much for just the cap and stem without pumps?
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Same pricing as FD unit FD RX7 Twin Fuel Pump Assembly

You can obviously order with no pumps and reuse what you have if you already have new pumps

Yes im also running bulkhead fittings and fuel safe cable gland for wiring but wanted a new lid thats not rusty paper thin and with better wiring options
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Guess I will be doing a sump at some point, which is probably the best way to go anyways IMO
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Originally Posted by KNONFS
Guess I will be doing a sump at some point, which is probably the best way to go anyways IMO
Ill show a picture of my tank i just sumped it only because it was out and it made sense to do it.
I also have no more soft hose with my in tank 044 pump, and upgraded the wire to the pump as well.
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Ill show a picture of my tank i just sumped it only because it was out and it made sense to do it.
I also have no more soft hose with my in tank 044 pump, and upgraded the wire to the pump as well.
Post pics when you get a chance

The external sump might be my winter project!
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i am totally in for this!!
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Not to derail, but since it got brought up...

Rob, I don't race so I am ignorant on the subject but, what is the point of routing the outlet and return lines out of the sump instead of leaving them in the stock location? You already have to fab up a way to move the fuel pickup into the sump and for the life of me can't think of any advantage of rerouting the lines.

Like I said, ignorant on the subject.
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Originally Posted by jjwalker
Not to derail, but since it got brought up...

Rob, I don't race so I am ignorant on the subject but, what is the point of routing the outlet and return lines out of the sump instead of leaving them in the stock location? You already have to fab up a way to move the fuel pickup into the sump and for the life of me can't think of any advantage of rerouting the lines.

Like I said, ignorant on the subject.


sump puts the fuel at the bottom of the tank, gravity works with you on this and the sump is also baffled to eliminate fuel starvation
The sump I put in has 1/2" fittings so if you run big HP you can plumb large fuel lines without any issues. You also run external pumps so you are no longer limited to what you can shove down through the top.

For a street car its not needed, for my car its really not needed but if I upgrade my turbo I will max out my single in-tank bosch 044 pump on E85 so I will then have to run a second pump.
I sumped my tank because it was out during my undercarriage restoration so it just made sense to do it now even though I will just have them plugged up for the time being.

I also welded over the charcoal canister connection on the top and welded over the factory drain plug in the bottom because whenever I drained fuel I was praying the threads would hold and not end up with a leak.

guys who race their cars like to use sump or surge tanks to eliminate fuel starvation, but again for regular street driving its one of those things you do because you are doing other things anyhow and it just makes sense to upgrade it at that time.
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Originally Posted by KNONFS
Post pics when you get a chance

The external sump might be my winter project!
check here for write up: https://www.rx7club.com/build-thread.../#post11555772

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Old 11-04-14, 11:46 AM
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I want this setup 2!
I am in!
I am gonna use walbro pumps on mine.
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