Fuel starvation, who else?

cossie1600 · 07-15-2011, 02:48 PM

question is, where can you put it? who is stupid enough to run fuel lines into the cabin

Synack · 07-15-2011, 05:47 PM

Hey guys, I've had this problem about 4 times now. Ran out of gas turning a corner. Mine did it at 1/4 of a tank though. I just had the dealer install a brand new 'Fuel Sending Unit' and a 'Sub Sending Unit' under warranty. The whole thing costs $400 without warranty. They also calibrated my gas tank to properly read gas levels. I don't know what they did there. But in doing this, my car tells me EXACTLY how much fuel I have left now. I even decided to run it down til the tank told me I had "---" miles left and I took a hard turn and it seemed to be okay. Granted I rarely get it that low, I just wanted to test it out. If you are still having problems, give this a try. I haven't tracked my car yet but it's way better driving on roads now.

Mike · 07-15-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

$1500, i can buy tons of $5 gallon jug and a dedicated trailer...

Yeah, but I've gotten to where I can't run longer than fifteen minute sessions before it happens to me now.

ChrisSlicks · 07-15-2011, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Yeah, but I've gotten to where I can't run longer than fifteen minute sessions before it happens to me now.

It all depends on the tires. On street tires you are okay for 20 minutes, on race tires the extra G loads pushes even more fuel away so it happens sooner.

Mike · 07-15-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

It all depends on the tires. On street tires you are okay for 20 minutes, on race tires the extra G loads pushes even more fuel away so it happens sooner.

15 minutes was on AD08s at VIR and about 20 minutes at Barber

cossie1600 · 07-16-2011, 12:33 AM

If I recall correctly, I started getting fuel cut 2-3 laps into my second session at VIR. I am on stock suspension, maybe that helps as I can't pull the same G's.

travisjb · 07-16-2011, 07:14 AM

With the in-tank pump setup from nothotwire, I am able to run deep into my third 15-20 min session now before I get any cut... with hoosier slicks

I wish that kit was available for you guys!

Mike · 07-16-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by travisjb

With the in-tank pump setup from nothotwire, I am able to run deep into my third 15-20 min session now before I get any cut... with hoosier slicks

I wish that kit was available for you guys!

Yeah, I never heard back from him, but I'm talking to others about a solution

phunk · 07-21-2011, 08:09 PM

I am very happy right now.... we have this issue taken care of... we had a project in the works for a really long time, and then just the other day had a total stroke of genius on an even better way to solve the problem. within a couple weeks i will have it all ready for you guys with test data. it is awesome, its almost plug and play, and its all concealed within the factory fuel tank.

phunk · 07-21-2011, 08:28 PM

actually planning to build 4-5 more of them this weekend, so could be available as early as next week

Megan370z · 07-21-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

actually planning to build 4-5 more of them this weekend, so could be available as early as next week

awesome !

ChrisSlicks · 07-21-2011, 10:38 PM

Sweet! Paypal at the ready!

nismochiq · 07-22-2011, 11:17 AM

why dont they just do something similar to aircraft and make the tube exiting the pipe have a venturi effect and have a low pressure high velocity point in the tube leading to an extra pump that is connected to the fuel tank that will increase the chance of fuel starvation and maybe save a little on weight depending on the size of the suction tube. idk just a thought.

phunk · 07-22-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nismochiq

why dont they just do something similar to aircraft and make the tube exiting the pipe have a venturi effect and have a low pressure high velocity point in the tube leading to an extra pump that is connected to the fuel tank that will increase the chance of fuel starvation and maybe save a little on weight depending on the size of the suction tube. idk just a thought.

i cant make any sense at all of what you just wrote. i want some of what youre smoking

ChrisSlicks · 07-22-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by phunk

i cant make any sense at all of what you just wrote. i want some of what youre smoking

Punctuation goes a long way.

07-15-2011, 05:47 PM	#137 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 36 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Hey guys, I've had this problem about 4 times now. Ran out of gas turning a corner. Mine did it at 1/4 of a tank though. I just had the dealer install a brand new 'Fuel Sending Unit' and a 'Sub Sending Unit' under warranty. The whole thing costs $400 without warranty. They also calibrated my gas tank to properly read gas levels. I don't know what they did there. But in doing this, my car tells me EXACTLY how much fuel I have left now. I even decided to run it down til the tank told me I had "---" miles left and I took a hard turn and it seemed to be okay. Granted I rarely get it that low, I just wanted to test it out. If you are still having problems, give this a try. I haven't tracked my car yet but it's way better driving on roads now. __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

07-16-2011, 07:14 AM	#142 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	With the in-tank pump setup from nothotwire, I am able to run deep into my third 15-20 min session now before I get any cut... with hoosier slicks I wish that kit was available for you guys! __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

07-21-2011, 08:09 PM	#144 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,657 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 951234	I am very happy right now.... we have this issue taken care of... we had a project in the works for a really long time, and then just the other day had a total stroke of genius on an even better way to solve the problem. within a couple weeks i will have it all ready for you guys with test data. it is awesome, its almost plug and play, and its all concealed within the factory fuel tank. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-21-2011, 08:28 PM	#145 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,657 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 951234	actually planning to build 4-5 more of them this weekend, so could be available as early as next week __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

07-21-2011, 10:38 PM	#147 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Sweet! Paypal at the ready! __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

07-15-2011, 02:48 PM	#136 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	question is, where can you put it? who is stupid enough to run fuel lines into the cabin

07-16-2011, 12:33 AM	#141 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 29	If I recall correctly, I started getting fuel cut 2-3 laps into my second session at VIR. I am on stock suspension, maybe that helps as I can't pull the same G's.

07-22-2011, 11:17 AM	#148 (permalink)
nismochiq Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 296 Drives: Hard Rep Power: 14	why dont they just do something similar to aircraft and make the tube exiting the pipe have a venturi effect and have a low pressure high velocity point in the tube leading to an extra pump that is connected to the fuel tank that will increase the chance of fuel starvation and maybe save a little on weight depending on the size of the suction tube. idk just a thought. __________________

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