Made a fuel cell for the oem location under the car. Nothing out on the market that satisfied me.

Here are some cell phone pics, thats all I had handy when I made it.

Presurize it to about 20psi, found a couple pin hole leaks, but nothing that could not be fixed.

Total weight of the tank with out the fuel pump or filter is 5lbs. Capacity of the tank is about 5.5 galons.

Stock tank weight is 32lbs dry. Thats a difference of 27lbs, if you are looking to cut weight.

All the parts cut, bent and ready to weld


Welding the bottom




Welding the top


Fuel pump bracket


Fuel pump and bracket


Front side with fuel filter and fuel pump.


Back side


Second one coming togheter allready


Update : 12/25/09 intank fuel pump weld on bracket is in works



Update: 12/31/09 intank fuel pump weld on bracket done

 

I don't see any pics???

 

You might have to be loged in to see the pics.

 

No pics homie

 

That's weird, I can see them just fine. Can anyone else see them?

 

Yup, looks sweet too

 

 

I am wanting to build my own as well due to a custom application. You don't HAVE to baffle the inside with anything do you? Also what kind of aluminum and how thick did you use if you don't mind sharing. Thanks! looks awesome btw!

What kind of welder?

 

I used 5052 aluminum and the inside is baffled. I just didn't take any pics of that. Maybe on the second one im making ill take some pics of the inside.

Stefan

 

Looks really nice !
The only thing I would have done different was run the pickup line on the back side of the tank. If you baffled it correctly I guess you should be fine.
Good job

 

What??? No sump??? Baffles are great, but the stock tanks have that...are you planning on adding a sump or a surge?

 

Nice! Is there room to expand to an 8 gal? I do road racing and I need at least 6 to last a 25 minute session.

 

I allready took care of the pickup line. Eventhough the fitting is in the front, it does pick up from the back of the tank.

Stefan

 

Looks great! I was tossing this idea around in my head for a while, so it's real nice to see a finished product like that, appreciate the pictures. Any baffle shots?

 

No baffle shots, I was too exited to finish it and didn't take any pics of the baffles.

Here is a pic of the oem sending unit mounting bracket on the top of the tank.



Stefan

 

Dangit! lol. Next time get baffle pics as I have NO idea how to baffle one. And everytime I google search fuel cells and building one, all I get is stupid mpg and hydrogen cars etc!

And what welder are you using again? The welds look awesome! Is 1/8" too thick?

 

.080" thick im using a miller synchrowave 200

 

nice work! will this tie into the stock filler neck?

 

Yes this ties into the stock filler neck and filler neck vent.

Stefan

 

There is plenty of room to expand it and make it 8-10 gallons.

 

looks great lookin to buy one in the near future!

 

Nice work bro. No bladder?

 

nice work steph.

 

Thats pretty trick.
I like it alot.
Whats the materials cost of one of these?

 

No bladder.

Thanks

I don't have the price on this, as I had the material in the shop.