Gas Tank HELP !!

magpiemini · 12-10-2012, 01:05 PM

1984 RX7 GSL-SE (Fuel Injected)

After a couple of track days and months of prep I finally got this LeMons project into a race. Car has been running like a bat out of hell but three laps into the race it died, fuel pump stopped. Took it out hooked it up to 12v and it was dead for sure. Found something with enough pressure and volume, replaced the filter and it ran for three laps, sputtered and died. The fuel tank has begun to disintegrate, varnish and all kinds of black crap, plugs up a filter in no time. Yes, we checked the damn relay, do not get into that, just a waste of time.

So, I have been searching the web for a few hours looking for a new tank, can't find one. I would like a new one but I suppose I could use a cleaning and coating kit, or have a pro do it for me.

The 24 Hours of LeMons prefers OEM style tanks and placement but I also could spend the bucks for a certified fuel cell.

Ok, now is the time for all your opinions on tanks and fuel pumps. I will probably be setting it up with a large FRAM fuel filter with with replaceable cartridges.

GySgtFrank · 12-10-2012, 01:09 PM

My opinion is go with the fuel cell even if it's not required. Had a family friend that died from burns when his car went up in flames on the racetrack. Your life is not worth saving a couple of bucks.

t_g_farrell · 12-10-2012, 03:48 PM

No new tanks, refurb or replace with another used one. Or go fuel cell.

eprx7 · 12-12-2012, 08:08 AM

Just buy a fuel cell the rx7 fuel tank is exposed to much if you get rearended you may go up in flames. I know a fuel cell is big money but its a lot safer.

***TitaniumTT*** · 12-12-2012, 09:33 AM

DO NOT have the tank coated... I spent a full year fighting clogged fuel filters and one wiped out a engine on the dyno from a coating that was melting from the increased ethanol content.

Fuel Cell......

Or do what I did, I built my own which houses and in tank surge tank.

View Poll Results: What should I do?
Find an new OEM tank	0	0%
Have the old tank cleaned and coated	2	100.00%
Replace the tank with a certified fuel cell	0	0%
Give it up, take up knitting or join a book club	0	0%
Voters: 2. You may not vote on this poll

12-10-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
magpiemini Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Escondido, Ca iTrader: (0) Posts: 75 Rep Power: 13	Gas Tank HELP !! 1984 RX7 GSL-SE (Fuel Injected) After a couple of track days and months of prep I finally got this LeMons project into a race. Car has been running like a bat out of hell but three laps into the race it died, fuel pump stopped. Took it out hooked it up to 12v and it was dead for sure. Found something with enough pressure and volume, replaced the filter and it ran for three laps, sputtered and died. The fuel tank has begun to disintegrate, varnish and all kinds of black crap, plugs up a filter in no time. Yes, we checked the damn relay, do not get into that, just a waste of time. So, I have been searching the web for a few hours looking for a new tank, can't find one. I would like a new one but I suppose I could use a cleaning and coating kit, or have a pro do it for me. The 24 Hours of LeMons prefers OEM style tanks and placement but I also could spend the bucks for a certified fuel cell. Ok, now is the time for all your opinions on tanks and fuel pumps. I will probably be setting it up with a large FRAM fuel filter with with replaceable cartridges. __________________ 1984 RX7 GSL-SE Building for the 24 Hours Of Lemons

12-10-2012, 01:09 PM	#2
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. iTrader: (0) Posts: 1,005 Rep Power: 15	My opinion is go with the fuel cell even if it's not required. Had a family friend that died from burns when his car went up in flames on the racetrack. Your life is not worth saving a couple of bucks. __________________ 1979 SA22C (parts of one anyway) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585 1975 MG Midget (building) http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=18681 1988 N/A SE model FC, dead stock and less than 85k on the clock. This one actually runs, so I don't fuck with it.

12-10-2012, 03:48 PM	#3
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	No new tanks, refurb or replace with another used one. Or go fuel cell. __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00

12-12-2012, 08:08 AM	#4
eprx7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Copley, Oh iTrader: (0) Posts: 38 Rep Power: 0	Just buy a fuel cell the rx7 fuel tank is exposed to much if you get rearended you may go up in flames. I know a fuel cell is big money but its a lot safer. __________________ 1979 SA F Prepared solo/ Track day car 12a w/Weber carb,RB header and exhaust, Ground Control coilovers, camber/caster plates GforceEng.panhard rod w/ tri-link,Panasports wheels w/Hoosier slicks.

12-12-2012, 09:33 AM	#5
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	DO NOT have the tank coated... I spent a full year fighting clogged fuel filters and one wiped out a engine on the dyno from a coating that was melting from the increased ethanol content. Fuel Cell...... Or do what I did, I built my own which houses and in tank surge tank. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

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