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Old 04-10-2010, 08:39 PM
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Default Stock tank - estimate amount of gas?

I was planning on leaving in the stock tank, and I was going to empty out the pump gas, and then add in the race gas.

I know with fuel cells, guys will just use a paint stick or something, and know how much more gas to add after a pass...any ideas on how I can do that? Obviously there is the fuel gage, but do I want the car running and then just add gas until i'm at 1/4 tank or something?

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I know I could go to a 3-5 gallon cell, but then it would be a pita to connect the fuel likes from stock to the cell, no?
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I'm not completely sure what you're asking. Looking to run least amount without running out of gas?

My "check gauges" light has come on quite a few times without me running out of gas. Could always go by that. Put about 1/8th in and add gas when light comes on.


I guess the only concern may be the sloshing around if it's too low. 2 gallons in a 16gallon tank is going to move around much more than 2 gallons in a fuel cell. Could the pickup be uncovered on launch? What is the magic number? Not sure. Always ran at 1/8 to 1/4 tank without issue.
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well I'm trying to think of a way to keep the same amount of fuel in the car before each run, without going to a cell and having an easy way to check it.

I haven't a clue what i'll use in fuel per run


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