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Old 06-25-2004, 11:34 PM
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Default fuel tank modification (baffling or otherwise) to prevent fuel starvation in high g corners?

How are you guys preventing fuel starvation when running race tires at autox or lapping events?

I have an EF that I'm prepping for SM/ DM, and possibly some lapping/ driving schools.

At under 1/2 tank, I'm already experiencing some questionable fuel delivery for high G corners/ sweepers.

Should I add a complimentary fuel pump/ sump/ baffling/ etc to prevent such?

Any help you guys could give me would certainly be appreciated.
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Default Re: fuel tank modification (baffling or otherwise) to prevent fuel starvation in high g corners? (Bl

I dont know how to baffle a gas tank, but i had the same problem first time i ran my car in SM. I would run almost no gas when i ran HS, but first time out in SM with 500 pounds GC konis,13x8 with kumbos the car fuel starved in like the 3rd turn. My suggection is just run a full tank as much as you can i havent had any problem since. Track day can be pain in the *** due to how much gas you use but doing this a cheap qucik fix instead of baffling.
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Default Re: fuel tank modification (baffling or otherwise) to prevent fuel starvation in high g corners? (Bl

The best way is TWO fuel cells.

One conventional feeding>>>.

One small, always full, so the pickup is always fully immersed.

This can be accompolished in many ways.
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ding ding ding... we have a winner
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jimmy, why don't you just feel up the tank all the way moron.. That way when you hit the wall it will make an awesome fire show
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Default Re: fuel tank modification (baffling or otherwise) to prevent fuel starvation in high g corners? (Bl

its common to have to stay over a half a tank of fuel to prevent starvation. but you can add a surge tank with an external fuel pump and you can stay pretty low and ensure never leaning out.

http://toyotaperformance.com/surge_tank.htm
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