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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 07:46 PM
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Need Help with a fuel tank issue

let me start with a BRIEF! run down lol

i bought an rx-7 (88 fc3 s4) for 225 it was missing a door a full swap handles locks just to much to list to make this "Brief" the biggest issue im having right now is i need to locate a fuel tank.



I've found several tanks w/ fuel systems but they are 200+ for parts that are used. i know i can pick up a fuel cell for 100-150 and i can get the fuel system(pump and what not) for probably 100 more and it would all be brand new

the question here is what fuel cell can be mounted fairly close to stock set up so i can still have the usual single sub-woofer set up in the car
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Old Dec 13, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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You have to Remember that you are gonna either put the Pump IN the tank or run it externally.(aftermarket pump of course).
I've seen Pics of CELLS in the stock location.and the Fill cap is Inside the car.
You can fab up straps no problem for this,as they are not a real Complicated style to make.
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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ty for the response mistersty much appreciated my friend was talking about getting a keg and mounting that fora fuel tank..... rednecks lol
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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aside from the external fuel pump(and the mounting hardware) what else would i need to install a working fuel cell into my fc
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 09:44 PM
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well..I think fuel lines would be nice..
also a Fuel pressure regulator.
And it is MISTER STYX..or just Styx..(my GF is Sweet Madame Blue!)
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Why not Try and put up a Want to Buy Ad on the Second Gen Parts Section?,For a Gas Tank?
You won't be Getting much Mileage out of a Fuel Cell anyways.
Really,A fuel cell is Overkill for a Street Car,and Unless you intend on Driving the car in Excess of the Max on the Speedo,haha!,,it is Not Worth it!
Oh,ya,,you got a Sound system in that car,so it won't be doing 1/4 mile!.unless you really like Music!
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by misterstyx69
well..I think fuel lines would be nice..
also a Fuel pressure regulator.
And it is MISTER STYX..or just Styx..(my GF is Sweet Madame Blue!)
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Why not Try and put up a Want to Buy Ad on the Second Gen Parts Section?,For a Gas Tank?
You won't be Getting much Mileage out of a Fuel Cell anyways.
Really,A fuel cell is Overkill for a Street Car,and Unless you intend on Driving the car in Excess of the Max on the Speedo,haha!,,it is Not Worth it!
Oh,ya,,you got a Sound system in that car,so it won't be doing 1/4 mile!.unless you really like Music!
fuel cells i've been looking at are like 16-20 gals/ and the system ill install is as easy as 2 wires to take out and 4 screws for the amp i think i have a lead on the tank though so good ishhh lol thanks tho styx
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 03:31 AM
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problem solved chinawa sold me his tank from his part out car
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Solo_one87
my friend was talking about getting a keg and mounting that for a fuel tank..... rednecks lol


LOL seriously?
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Old Dec 22, 2010 | 12:16 AM
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LOL seriously?
yes and he even sent me a pic of someone that did it in an old chevy truck
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