Eharrison

Is a 12 gallon tank too small for a 2.4-3.4L weekend car?

There's a fuel cell on Pelican that's for sale and I was wondering if it's just too small for a car that's going to be on the road....

Input please.

And no Boxster jokes in this thread please, let's keep it on track.....

Eharrison

Two hours, no comments? You ***** better not be buying it.

kyle242gt

Well, I have a 12gallon tank in my hotrod 240Z... never really minded the 240 mile range, though after the engine build it's more like a 180 mile range.

Just figure your mpg and see if you can live with it.

Eharrison

That's what I figured. At 10mpg it wouldn't be great but not horrible...

rusnak

I really appreciate the 911 20 gallon tank, and the cruising distance it makes possible. The 914 has a mere 15 gallon tank, which means at least one stop per trip. Two stops would get old fast, and would mean that car gets left home, or limited to short runs.

bobaines

As you get older your bladder becomes the limiting factor and the small tank can be a blessing.

Reiver

exactly. I have the original 10 gallon tank on my Highboy and do not exactly get 25 mpg. I've never had to stop because I was running out, only because I wanted too.

rusnak

A weekend car in California can end up covering some ground though, especially if he goes with a 3.2. I know that the 3.2 cruises about 10 mph faster than my early SC, and gets better mileage. The kinetic feel of the flywheel is just sublime with the light chassis, so it begs to be taken out on weekend trips, which I feel this car is made for. Nothing better to blast over to the coast and back. There are plenty of spots where there is no gas available, let alone 91 RON Premium unleaded. Forget about race gas unless you want to take an emergency can, which defeats the purpose of a 12 gal tank.

Reiver

Rusnak, you need a haircut

Eharrison

And a shave.

Yes, the tank is pretty small, but my long term thoughts (aka dreamer) were that I stick this tank in for now and then when I get around to building a track car, I can stick it in there.

I know what you mean by CA and long drives. I hit Palm Springs, 1000 Palms, Colton then back to Temecula in a typical driving day today....

I don't know, I thought it would be cool to have a fuel cell in the car for a while.

rusnak

Well, hold on I may have it wrong. If your plan is to trailer the weekend car to Willow Springs or Fontana, then you may have something there

911 Crazy

What beach is that? Cool pics. Hope there's an In-n-Out nearby!!!

Eharrison

I know! And 22.3 miles away.....

Steve Weiner-Rennsport Systems

Ed,

JMHO, but 12 gallon tanks for street cars is not a good idea unless one takes short trips or such things are installed in high-MPG vehicles. Its VERY limiting.

One thing about used fuel cells: the rubber bladder liner and foam do not last more than 3-4 years and should be replaced to prevent fuel system contamination and blockages. You should price these items before buying any used fuel cell.

Daniel Dudley

Yes, Screwed with fuel starvation issues in a formula ford, and it was the fuel cell.

Not for street cars, IMO. If you want to save weight, buy less gas. Personally, I think taking weight off the back of the car is where it is at...