Fuel setup

TheGrim · 04-09-2007, 11:06 AM

i'm looking to get a fuel setup in a 2nd gen rx-7.

I just need the parts... such as fuel cell ( drift friendly), braided lines, fittings, and external or internal fuel pump and regulator. the car currently does not run, but i can take measurements.

possible to get a qoute or will i have to bring the car in?

**Kirk** · 04-09-2007, 11:15 AM

If you can supply us with the measurements then there is no need for the car to be here. The only measurements you really need are the length of the fuel line and the amount of space you have to accommodate the fuel cell. If you can supply me with those measurements I will shoot you a quote via PM.

TheGrim · 04-09-2007, 11:56 AM

12inches tall, 36 inches from driver to passenger side, 18 inches from front to rear

thats the space i have to work with in the trunk...

for the fuel line, that would depend on internal or external fuel pump. i'd say 10 feet so i can have spare room to work with either way.

**Kirk** · 04-09-2007, 05:46 PM

Due to the height limit the only size I can most likely get you will be an RCI 5 gallon cell measuring 13'' x 13'' x 8'' for $149.99

TheGrim · 04-09-2007, 09:16 PM

hmmm, so no short and fat cells.... ever done a dual cell setup?

**Kirk** · 04-09-2007, 10:56 PM

Not me personally but I can't imagine it would be too hard. I'll look around tomorrow morning and see if I get any ideas

SpottedMango · 04-09-2007, 11:38 PM

Dual tank setup - hmmm, just doesn't really sound efficent to me in anyway.

**Kirk** · 04-09-2007, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpottedMango

Dual tank setup - hmmm, just doesn't really sound efficent to me in anyway.

The only way that sounds right to me is to run separate fuel pumps with the separate cells and have the fuel lines Y out together.

pheobo · 04-09-2007, 11:51 PM

Sump both tank and have an external pump. Feeding is the easy part.

Deciding the return and how to make sure that the tanks stay level is a bit more interesting. The way we do it on the diesel rigs would probably be the safest bet. You'll need an extra sump line between the two tanks to make sure that one does not start passing air to the feed lines.

edit and you'll need another line between the top of the tanks to equalize pressure. /edit

No reason it wouldn't work. No real ineficiency I can think of besides extra work and more money.

My $.02.

Ok... I'm going home now. bye!

SpottedMango · 04-10-2007, 12:02 AM

I still see you logged on Daniel....go home aleady....

I think I need to really offer you a job!

TheGrim · 04-10-2007, 09:40 AM

dual does sound a bit tricky. i'm sure i can come up with a nice custom way for a single fuel cell to fit in there. a bit of cutting here and there and voila.

it would just have to be no taller than 12 inches...

Shadytrixta1 · 04-10-2007, 12:28 PM

If your down to cut up the car is your spare tire well in the hatch?just square it out and build a box for it to sit in.Thats what my friend had to do with his 280Z.

TheGrim · 04-10-2007, 12:39 PM

i have a convertible 2nd gen. so i cant do that. i know what you mean though.

Shadytrixta1 · 04-10-2007, 02:24 PM

Wow your really limited on space!Well how bad do you need that passenger seat, If your real hardcore the thought of riding with 10 gallons of race fuel right next to you wont bother you and if your like me you'll still smoke in the car, J/K.Good luck man hope yopu figure it out.

TheGrim · 04-10-2007, 09:20 PM

hmmm, i'll be running on pump gas most of the time. need a passenger seat because its also a daily driver. i'd like 10-14 gallon tank... having to refill more than once a week eats cash like crazy.

04-09-2007, 11:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
TheGrim Registered User Car: My TRGarage tampa : 396	Fuel setup i'm looking to get a fuel setup in a 2nd gen rx-7. I just need the parts... such as fuel cell ( drift friendly), braided lines, fittings, and external or internal fuel pump and regulator. the car currently does not run, but i can take measurements. possible to get a qoute or will i have to bring the car in?

04-09-2007, 11:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
pheobo Boom Chackalacka Car: Daily Beater, 96 civic HX-T, 94 TT MKIV, 06 Honda Accord My TRGarage : 99352104	Sump both tank and have an external pump. Feeding is the easy part. Deciding the return and how to make sure that the tanks stay level is a bit more interesting. The way we do it on the diesel rigs would probably be the safest bet. You'll need an extra sump line between the two tanks to make sure that one does not start passing air to the feed lines. edit and you'll need another line between the top of the tanks to equalize pressure. /edit No reason it wouldn't work. No real ineficiency I can think of besides extra work and more money. My $.02. Ok... I'm going home now. bye! Last edited by pheobo : 04-10-2007 at 12:35 AM.

04-10-2007, 09:40 AM	#11 (permalink)
TheGrim Registered User Car: My TRGarage tampa : 396	dual does sound a bit tricky. i'm sure i can come up with a nice custom way for a single fuel cell to fit in there. a bit of cutting here and there and voila. it would just have to be no taller than 12 inches... Last edited by TheGrim : 04-10-2007 at 11:04 AM.

04-09-2007, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kirk TR Administrator Car: 95 Supra Turbo, 350Z, S60 My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 1549719766	If you can supply us with the measurements then there is no need for the car to be here. The only measurements you really need are the length of the fuel line and the amount of space you have to accommodate the fuel cell. If you can supply me with those measurements I will shoot you a quote via PM.

04-09-2007, 11:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
TheGrim Registered User Car: My TRGarage tampa : 396	12inches tall, 36 inches from driver to passenger side, 18 inches from front to rear thats the space i have to work with in the trunk... for the fuel line, that would depend on internal or external fuel pump. i'd say 10 feet so i can have spare room to work with either way.

04-09-2007, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kirk TR Administrator Car: 95 Supra Turbo, 350Z, S60 My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 1549719766	Due to the height limit the only size I can most likely get you will be an RCI 5 gallon cell measuring 13'' x 13'' x 8'' for $149.99

04-09-2007, 09:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
TheGrim Registered User Car: My TRGarage tampa : 396	hmmm, so no short and fat cells.... ever done a dual cell setup?

04-09-2007, 10:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kirk TR Administrator Car: 95 Supra Turbo, 350Z, S60 My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 1549719766	Not me personally but I can't imagine it would be too hard. I'll look around tomorrow morning and see if I get any ideas

04-09-2007, 11:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	Dual tank setup - hmmm, just doesn't really sound efficent to me in anyway.

04-10-2007, 12:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
SpottedMango Driven Concepts, Tampa FL Car: 03 M45, 98 GS300, 94 Supra, 04 Silverado SS, 05 GSXR1000, 01 TL1000R, 04 GSXR600, a few more My TRGarage Wesley Chapel, FL : 403593948	I still see you logged on Daniel....go home aleady.... I think I need to really offer you a job!

04-10-2007, 12:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
Shadytrixta1 has whippled VTEC Car: 216FWHP of awesomness My TRGarage riverview : 2147483647	If your down to cut up the car is your spare tire well in the hatch?just square it out and build a box for it to sit in.Thats what my friend had to do with his 280Z.

04-10-2007, 12:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
TheGrim Registered User Car: My TRGarage tampa : 396	i have a convertible 2nd gen. so i cant do that. i know what you mean though.

04-10-2007, 02:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
Shadytrixta1 has whippled VTEC Car: 216FWHP of awesomness My TRGarage riverview : 2147483647	Wow your really limited on space!Well how bad do you need that passenger seat, If your real hardcore the thought of riding with 10 gallons of race fuel right next to you wont bother you and if your like me you'll still smoke in the car, J/K.Good luck man hope yopu figure it out.

04-10-2007, 09:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheGrim Registered User Car: My TRGarage tampa : 396	hmmm, i'll be running on pump gas most of the time. need a passenger seat because its also a daily driver. i'd like 10-14 gallon tank... having to refill more than once a week eats cash like crazy.