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fuel tank ? #1653125 07/30/14 05:19 PM 07/30/14 05:19 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 305 Mesa, AZ cagebob1 OP enthusiast
cagebob1 OP enthusiast Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 305 Mesa, AZ	2 part question: how many gallon capacity should the fuel tank be for a race only doorslamer with alcohol or e85 as fuel? Do the plastic tanks hold up well to alcohol or e85? Thanks

Re: fuel tank ? [Re: cagebob1] #1653126 07/30/14 05:43 PM 07/30/14 05:43 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I had a 5 gal plastic cell in my car with E-85.. I didnt have any problems.. if you run meth I would pull the foam... my older cell didnt have any problems with the foam... I could make 3 passes before topping off

Re: fuel tank ? [Re: cagebob1] #1653127 07/30/14 05:44 PM 07/30/14 05:44 PM
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sr4440 super stock Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 714 Central TEXAS!!!!	I run methanol and have a 3 gal tank, I ran out of fuel once but it was � of a mile to the starting line and about a 1 � back. I was also running in a �full rich� position trying to cool the motor off before the next round. Joe Without Data, you’re just another guy with an opinion.

Re: fuel tank ? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1653128 07/30/14 05:47 PM 07/30/14 05:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 305 Mesa, AZ cagebob1 OP enthusiast
cagebob1 OP enthusiast Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 305 Mesa, AZ	thanks Mr P. That brings up another question...Is there much difference in the different brands of plastic cells? there seems to be some big price differences.

Re: fuel tank ? [Re: cagebob1] #1653129 07/30/14 06:00 PM 07/30/14 06:00 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: thanks Mr P. That brings up another question...Is there much difference in the different brands of plastic cells? there seems to be some big price differences. I cant say about different cells.. I have a Summit

Re: fuel tank ? [Re: cagebob1] #1653130 07/30/14 08:10 PM 07/30/14 08:10 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Quote: 2 part question: how many gallon capacity should the fuel tank be for a race only doorslamer with alcohol or e85 as fuel? Do the plastic tanks hold up well to alcohol or e85? Thanks I ran plastic cell`s for years but since I got an alum. one, nothing compares to the looks and ruggedness. They don`t sink in the middle and apparently are unaffected buy certain toxic fuels. Mine`s a 12 gallon but you may only need a 5-8 gallon to suit your needs. Last edited by Thumperdart; 07/30/14 08:11 PM. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

Re: fuel tank ? [Re: Thumperdart] #1653131 07/30/14 08:54 PM 07/30/14 08:54 PM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: Quote: 2 part question: how many gallon capacity should the fuel tank be for a race only doorslamer with alcohol or e85 as fuel? Do the plastic tanks hold up well to alcohol or e85? Thanks I ran plastic cell`s for years but since I got an alum. one, nothing compares to the looks and ruggedness. They don`t sink in the middle and apparently are unaffected buy certain toxic fuels. Mine`s a 12 gallon but you may only need a 5-8 gallon to suit your needs. For E-85 or Meth fuels I wouldnt run a alum tank.. those fuels absorb water and water corrodes alum... just like it does on a carb.. and where its welded will burn off any protective coatings on the alum

Re: fuel tank ? [Re: MR_P_BODY] #1653132 07/30/14 09:39 PM 07/30/14 09:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion T Thumperdart I Live Here
Thumperdart I Live Here T Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 19,317 State of confusion	Wasn`t sure about the different fuels just heard alum. was a better choice over all but now I know. Since I run a VP unleaded fuel, I don`t have any issues w/the alum. acting up. 72 Dart 470 n/a BB stroker street car `THUMPER`...Check me out on FB Dominic Thumper for videos and lots of carb pics......760-900-3895.....

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