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phunk 09-14-2012 05:52 PM

Our setup in the drivers side of the tank not only sends typical surgecan overflow back to the stock pump, but also pulls fuel in from underneath the can on the drivers side, to increase overflow volume and assist the stock fuel pump in recovering fuel to the passenger side more quickly.

the limits are TBD... its very possible that the stock pump will rarely starve at all with this configuration. Its just that testing something like this is so dynamic that it is almost impossible to bench test every scenario. Ultimately, they just need some miles on them to determine where they stand. Only time is really going to show how long the stock pump survives when racing at low tank levels, based on how well our product is helping it recover fuel. Hell I say the product needs more testing just to make sure it reliably gets cars down the street without hiccups! But I think its going to be a success.

threeseventy 09-18-2012 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1917009)
^ that's correct Mike. Can't wait to test this baby out Sunday. I'm going to get it low but not such much that fuel can't cool the pumps. Got to prep my car tomorrow.

How did the track test go on Sunday? Was it derailed by toe in/out issues?

SPOHN 09-19-2012 02:29 PM

Well the FS surge tank got tested today. Down to one dot with the warning light on and 35 miles to go. Medium grade right hander that is 2/10th a mile long no hiccup at all. Awesome.

cdoxp800 09-19-2012 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN (Post 1924201)
Well the FS surge tank got tested today. Down to one dot with the warning light on and 35 miles to go. Medium grade right hander that is 2/10th a mile long no hiccup at all. Awesome.

Nice.. That's GREAT News..

takjak2 09-19-2012 05:23 PM

So this could reasonably allow you to cut up to 100 lbs of fuel.

travisjb 09-19-2012 08:03 PM

Terrific news!... couldn't be more happy to see this product working - do you see me eating words, Phunk? chomp chomp... lol

congrats

clintfocus 09-21-2012 04:39 PM

phunk, do you have a link that has the full product description?

threeseventy 09-24-2012 01:11 PM

They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank. Fuel burning fast on an empty tank..

wstar 09-24-2012 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by threeseventy (Post 1929599)
They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank. Fuel burning fast on an empty tank..

Had to cross-post some deft manuevering and muscling for rank. Consider it hold music for the thread :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxpoxpCMoXQ

Mike 09-29-2012 04:27 AM

full track test commences in 2.5 hours. Hoping for 4 30 minute sessions before first fill up.

Mike 09-29-2012 11:49 AM

65 minutes of track time so far, no issues!

Mike 09-29-2012 01:21 PM

It works! I did a 15, 20, 30 and 20 minute session before I got any stumbling at all. Then it was on straight line acceleration. Filled up car at that point and it took 19 gallons. I got 118 out of that tank. For safety I think I'll fill up at the 100 mile mark in the future to keep the pumps wet.

daisuke149 09-29-2012 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1937557)
It works! I did a 15, 20, 30 and 20 minute session before I got any stumbling at all. Then it was on straight line acceleration. Filled up car at that point and it took 19 gallons. I got 118 out of that tank. For safety I think I'll fill up at the 100 mile mark in the future to keep the pumps wet.

awesome!

19 gallons fillup.. means you were like running on fumes LOL. the car is supposedly rated at 18 gallons i believe...

clintfocus 09-29-2012 02:15 PM

great news

phunk 09-29-2012 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike (Post 1937557)
It works! I did a 15, 20, 30 and 20 minute session before I got any stumbling at all. Then it was on straight line acceleration. Filled up car at that point and it took 19 gallons. I got 118 out of that tank. For safety I think I'll fill up at the 100 mile mark in the future to keep the pumps wet.

Very nice!

Can you feel the weight loss difference at all across the day?


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