Musturd
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I like that optima tie down
Just remember to change the foam in the tank often, it'll plug up a pump/filter in no time!
I have three weeks to finish this repair/revamp project to make the next race event. I’ve gathered most everything I can think of to do so. The trunk wiring is shaping up to be a nice, clean install and, hopefully, functions as intended.
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The Cartek GT will power this distribution box sending power to the Holley, fuel pump relay and have room for anything deemed necessary to isolate. I’m going to construct a panel to bolt them to and secure it to the body. Not entirely sure how/where that will happen yet.
I’m also switching to a double DIN bezel. If Florida 5.0 doesn’t have anything I like, I’ll be making my own gauge/switch panel from either 1mm or 2mm carbon fiber sheet. This will probably be an April project.
Rough idea, not drawn to scale:
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Just remember to change the foam in the tank often, it'll plug up a pump/filter in no time!
Should be enough room behind the the rear seat and trunk panel to mount it hidden and out of the way.
Mounted a bunch of stuff behind my rear seat delete. Just to give you an idea.
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True, unless that fuel cell comes empty (with foam, not gas). I thought the hydramat was for the stock tank.If he is using the hydra mat in the cell there is no need for foam.
True, unless that fuel cell comes empty (with foam, not gas). I thought the hydramat was for the stock tank.
??? 11" x 11" fuel cell ??? I'm just saying I agree you don't need the hydramat if you use a fuel cell with foam already.
The fuel cell is rather large at (22 gallons) 25.5" x 17.125" x 13.75". It will require reworking the trunk floor around a chassis built to support it. I don’t necessarily need 22 gallons but I’ve long wanted to increase my fuel capacity.
The notion for the hydramat is in lieu of a surge tank as an additional means to fight starvation. I recognize the foam mitigates sloshing and spark control.
Yes, that's a chore. As you remember, I was also struggling with starvation (starting at 1/2 tank) and almost (keyword) installed the hydramat. However, I found another solution and to this day (knock on head) have yet to starve the engine on any corner, and have run it down to 3gal of fuel in the tank on several track days just to test.The fuel cell is rather large at (22 gallons) 25.5" x 17.125" x 13.75". It will require reworking the trunk floor around a chassis built to support it. I don’t necessarily need 22 gallons but I’ve long wanted to increase my fuel capacity.
The notion for the hydramat is in lieu of a surge tank as an additional means to fight starvation. I recognize the foam mitigates sloshing and spark control.
Yes, that's a chore. As you remember, I was also struggling with starvation (starting at 1/2 tank) and almost (keyword) installed the hydramat. However, I found another solution and to this day (knock on head) have yet to starve the engine on any corner, and have run it down to 3gal of fuel in the tank on several track days just to test.
Yes, now that I see you have the 'side mounted' pump setup, it is a different animal. I would think you're going to get creative and remove some of the built in sump to fit the hydramat. I use that same tank in my Cobra and never had an issue with starvation.