John Moody Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 I'm putting a Fuel Safe cell in my '97 superlight for safety reasons. I need to decide which way to ensure I don't have a fuel surge problem on the track. Should I have the collection tank fabricated into the fuel cell for $200US, of install a separate surge tank? The collection tank would be the easy way, the surge tank takes more work, but seems like a better solution? Any opinions welcomed. The car is an early superlight, and currently has an ali tank with external fuel pump and suffers fuel surge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFA Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 John, Your tank is likely unbaffled. Unbaffled tanks are for carb cars which (due to lower fuel pressure and the presence of float chambers) are less susceptable to surge ATL do a fuel cell which takes an in tank pump exclusive to Caterham. I am trying a foam filled unbaffled tank in my car which will be running by the 22nd Aug witha single external pump. then I can tell you if it works or if I need add a second pump and a swirl pot. Fat Arn Visit the K2 RUM site See the Lotus Seven Club 4 Counties Area Website here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Phillips Posted August 14, 2002 Share Posted August 14, 2002 Arnie, Is an unbaffled 8 gallon tank fitted with external Bosch pump, regulator and Direct To Head Throttle Bodies on a Vauxhall VE likely to also suffer fuel starvation? We are just preparing the car for Brands on Saturday and this hadn't occured to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Moody Posted August 14, 2002 Author Share Posted August 14, 2002 Well, if it's like mine, unbaffled, EFI, I get starvation on left hand turns when it is 1/2 full or less. And I'm on street tires. John........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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