Fuel starvation, who else?

travisjb · 10-17-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by imag

Damn - starvation at 3/4 of a tank with tires is pretty out of control. I"m not there yet, but I'm still on stock tires.

Strangely, the surge tank may be one of the best weight single saving devices around. If they can allow you to run 10 fewer gallons of fuel, that's 62 lbs. I assume they weigh in under 5 lbs for the kit. Anyway, that's 30-55 lbs. less fuel weight you're carrying around just to avoid starvation.

Good point !

Paul@AEperformance · 10-19-2009, 06:04 PM

We ran into this problem as well. Anything less than a topped off tank would lead to starvation. We haven't made the jump to R-comp's but i'm sure it would be a nightmare.

+1 on the weight saving nothing having to run a full tank.

Were in the process of putting together a swirl pot and small pump for our car.

Here's a simular set-up I had in my GTR, something like this (smaller scale) would be perfect.

LeesZs · 09-10-2010, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Paul@AEperformance

We ran into this problem as well. Anything less than a topped off tank would lead to starvation. We haven't made the jump to R-comp's but i'm sure it would be a nightmare.

+1 on the weight saving nothing having to run a full tank.

Were in the process of putting together a swirl pot and small pump for our car.

Here's a simular set-up I had in my GTR, something like this (smaller scale) would be perfect.

I have the same problem on my 09 NISMO-Z. Ran out of fuel, (with 1/2 tank) at Thunderhill Raceway, Willows Ca. Had to come in on the hook truck, (embarrasing to say the least).

I have looked at all the threads on this problem and this is the first post I have seen with a possible cure. Need to know more! (LeesZs). :>)

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