stevefoster Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Is anybody using or have comments on the SBD OS-DS-TK-4.0-12 NEW 4” Diameter-12 Drysump tank? See http://www.sbdev.co.uk/Drysump_Systems.htm for details. Comments like: This works fine, should work, is better than a 6.5" wide standard tank, would not go this route... much appreciated. With this 4" wide tank I can have an 18" (or more) high tank, 4" wide with only a little mod to the long passenger footwell. Edited by - stevefoster on 14 May 2002 21:08:25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyedwardc Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 How much is it? SBD are not exactly renowned for value for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 I don't use one. But with dry sump tanks, as with fuel surge pots, the taller and thinner the better. So if you can fit it in the car then it should be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Biddle Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 I've had this tank on my car for three years, and it works well. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 15, 2002 Author Share Posted May 15, 2002 It's 120 plus VAT. I can get a standard tank for 95 inc vat, but a bespoke made one would be 200-250... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philwaters Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 did you measure up Steve, will it fit? Phil Waters Zetec is in and running wink.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 15, 2002 Author Share Posted May 15, 2002 Will fit with little mods. A big 6 or 6.5" tank is much more hassle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted May 15, 2002 Share Posted May 15, 2002 200 quid!!! Talk to Alex at A&H fabs, they make the stuff demon twatts sell, he's on 01432 354704. Provided they can use one of their standard tanks as a basis (155mm diameter and either 381 or 451mm tall or 190mm diameter and either 356 or 466mm tall) then he will make you a one off with any brackets and pipe fittings you like for less cash than Demon sell you a standard one. You'd be hard pressed to pay him more than 100 quid for the most complex tank. Nice guy too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 16, 2002 Author Share Posted May 16, 2002 I called Alex and he cna do a 5" wide one to any height I like for ~£100. What sort of plate etc should I have in the tank? I had a simple plate with a 2" hole in the last one I had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 Steve, Can he not do a 4" wide one (did you ask)? Greg, Q 880 RAE (Green/Ali XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 16, 2002 Author Share Posted May 16, 2002 Alex has had his welder off sick so has a big backlog. I have 2 weeks only as a deadline. This looks too shakey. The 5" one is standard pattern. He mentioned bespoke things costing more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 16, 2002 Author Share Posted May 16, 2002 I am getting cold feet on the 4" wide one. That works out as total capacity of 4 litres. You can't fill it full of course. SBD said you get 4l in including, pipes, pan and pump... The standard 6.5" x 16" is 8.6 litres total volume. I used to get 4l of oil in my last one tank alone.... More weight to lug around of course. But for racing... you need to finish the last lap... The small one would be fine for sprinting I guess. I am almost waving goodbye to my passenger footwell right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 Steve, Change your exhaust. Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM siteid=red> See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website hereid=green> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted May 16, 2002 Author Share Posted May 16, 2002 Would love to Arnie.... more expense! I need to make the race entry money too you know. I'm not winning enough to cover my expenses yet smile.gif Edited by - stevefoster on 16 May 2002 19:37:08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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