Fuel starvation, who else?

SPOHN · 04-11-2012, 05:43 AM

In seriously thinking fuel cell now. It's about par for where I want to be anyways.

Shamu · 04-11-2012, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

In seriously thinking fuel cell now. It's about par for where I want to be anyways.

Me too. Which one? Ideas? I'm sick of the fuel starve issue. Has become even more of an issue for me with blower

Mt Tam I am · 04-12-2012, 01:32 AM

I had a fuel starvation issue on turn 4 at Leguna Seca Monday. A more gradual but fast right hand turn. Very confusing. At first I thought I'd grabbed 6th gear, but it felt like I had hit some kind of rev limiter, I changed gears but that didn't help, then suddenly, through a left hand turn now, wham, the power was back. I was low on fuel, about a quarter tank. I should have paid more attention before I got back on the track.

SPOHN · 04-13-2012, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Me too. Which one? Ideas? I'm sick of the fuel starve issue. Has become even more of an issue for me with blower

This one right here.

Discovery Parts - Fuel Safe Complete Pro Cell Steel Container

ENT-Z · 04-15-2012, 05:48 PM

Well, only my second HPDE event so I never thought this would happen to me, but yep fuel starve at a bit less than 3/4 tank. Damn even the newbies can get this car to fuel starve!

Shamu · 04-15-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

This one right here.

Discovery Parts - Fuel Safe Complete Pro Cell Steel Container

Plans on mounting? I would like to keep fuel outside interior of car.

SPOHN · 04-15-2012, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

Plans on mounting? I would like to keep fuel outside interior of car.

It's very common practice and safe to install in the inside of the car. I've have briefly discussed this with a shop of cutting out the rear section bracing that mounts from strut tower to tower, put a brace up top and mount the fuel cell directly over the rear axle where weight needs to be anyways.

spearfish25 · 04-11-2012, 05:51 PM

I'm seriously thinking this thread should just be closed as this 'fix' is very unlikely to ever materialize.

Megan370z · 04-11-2012, 06:06 PM

Once I have the extra $$ to finaly upgrade my fuel system ..
if the kit of Phunk is ready by the next 4 weeks
Im gonna take it

if not well I cannot wait any longer and will end up with Integrated Engineering Submerged 044 Billet Surge Tank WITH PUMP

sig11 · 04-11-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Megan370z

Once I have the extra $$ to finaly upgrade my fuel system ..
if the kit of Phunk is ready by the next 4 weeks
Im gonna take it

if not well I cannot wait any longer and will end up with Integrated Engineering Submerged 044 Billet Surge Tank WITH PUMP

Have you found someone to convert to a return system? Curious if you have any quotes on that.

roplusbee · 04-11-2012, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Megan370z

Once I have the extra $$ to finaly upgrade my fuel system ..
if the kit of Phunk is ready by the next 4 weeks
Im gonna take it

if not well I cannot wait any longer and will end up with Integrated Engineering Submerged 044 Billet Surge Tank WITH PUMP

Where do you plan on mounting? Inside the hatch, underneath where the stock muffler sits? I am all for this type of solution, but I cannot afford to have it in my hatch.

Megan370z · 04-12-2012, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by roplusbee

Where do you plan on mounting? Inside the hatch, underneath where the stock muffler sits? I am all for this type of solution, but I cannot afford to have it in my hatch.

im still undecided about the location , it will greatly depend once I have the unit in my hand with the fitting and everything...

Pauly · 04-12-2012, 07:30 PM

has anyone had fuel starvation issues on a 2012? street or track? i didnt note year models as i read the thread, sorry

_ace_ · 04-12-2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Pauly

has anyone had fuel starvation issues on a 2012? street or track? i didnt note year models as i read the thread, sorry

This affects all 370Zs.--the fuel tank design and pickups are the issue and they're the same for all 370Zs from 09-13.

Except the RC I guess.

wstar · 04-15-2012, 08:31 PM

^ yup, it's not hard on the track, even on street tires. My rule of thumb now is to top off the tank every other session at HPDE's.

04-11-2012, 05:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 222	In seriously thinking fuel cell now. It's about par for where I want to be anyways. __________________

04-12-2012, 01:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	I had a fuel starvation issue on turn 4 at Leguna Seca Monday. A more gradual but fast right hand turn. Very confusing. At first I thought I'd grabbed 6th gear, but it felt like I had hit some kind of rev limiter, I changed gears but that didn't help, then suddenly, through a left hand turn now, wham, the power was back. I was low on fuel, about a quarter tank. I should have paid more attention before I got back on the track. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

04-11-2012, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	I'm seriously thinking this thread should just be closed as this 'fix' is very unlikely to ever materialize. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

04-11-2012, 06:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Megan370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 1,156 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 24	Once I have the extra $$ to finaly upgrade my fuel system .. if the kit of Phunk is ready by the next 4 weeks Im gonna take it if not well I cannot wait any longer and will end up with Integrated Engineering Submerged 044 Billet Surge Tank WITH PUMP __________________ Megan Journal Click Me ....................One Man Team Motorsport Click Me

04-12-2012, 07:30 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 15	has anyone had fuel starvation issues on a 2012? street or track? i didnt note year models as i read the thread, sorry __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

04-15-2012, 05:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
ENT-Z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 460 Drives: 09 MB 6MT 370Z Rep Power: 17	Well, only my second HPDE event so I never thought this would happen to me, but yep fuel starve at a bit less than 3/4 tank. Damn even the newbies can get this car to fuel starve!

04-15-2012, 08:31 PM	#15 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3595	^ yup, it's not hard on the track, even on street tires. My rule of thumb now is to top off the tank every other session at HPDE's. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

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