Trunk mounted meth tank (pics)
07-20-2011, 02:44 PM
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Trunk mounted meth tank (pics) Got as far as mounting my tank in the trunk. I had a buddy weld bolt studs in the spare tire well to mount the tank bracket instead of making holes through the floor. I used a 4" toilet flange to make the splash guard under the trunk lid, and a rubber adapter. Just grabbed a fuel door from NAPA to make it all look clean, and that way I don't have to remove the spare lid every time I fill it.
I have yet to hook up the braded lines and electrical, but I was thinking of running my boost-a-pump and meth off of the same switch seeing as they both will be set at 5 psi.
I was also thinking of doing my spare lid out of checker plate eventually.
Anyway here are some pics.
I have yet to hook up the braded lines and electrical, but I was thinking of running my boost-a-pump and meth off of the same switch seeing as they both will be set at 5 psi.
I was also thinking of doing my spare lid out of checker plate eventually.
Anyway here are some pics.
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07-20-2011, 03:52 PM
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Looks good Tommy. As sh*itty as it sounds (ha ha, get it?) I may have to steal that toilet flange and fuel door idea to use on mine. I still need to run the boost reference hose from the controller in the ashtray, to the motor, then I'll be done.
Done is a relative term of course... Given I'm still waiting on the FREAKING SUPERCHARGER to come back...
Done is a relative term of course... Given I'm still waiting on the FREAKING SUPERCHARGER to come back...
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Looks good Tommy. As sh*itty as it sounds (ha ha, get it?) I may have to steal that toilet flange and fuel door idea to use on mine. I still need to run the boost reference hose from the controller in the ashtray, to the motor, then I'll be done.
Done is a relative term of course... Given I'm still waiting on the FREAKING SUPERCHARGER to come back...
Done is a relative term of course... Given I'm still waiting on the FREAKING SUPERCHARGER to come back...
I'm sure you could use a full size fuel cell if ya really wanted, but considering a washer fluid size container generally last a couple weeks, I'm sure 3 gal should be enough.
I went with alcohol injection systems set up because I liked the tank, and that they have braided lines as an option.
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Most places that sell paint, hardware stores, walmart, will sell it by the gallon. You can even use windshield washer fluid (that contain methanol) usually 40% and top it up with heet gas line antifreeze to get a 50% mix.
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You can also buy it in a 5 gal cans from I think VP, wherever they sell race fuel. I forget how mush $ it was, been so long since I bought it. I run VP M1 Methanol. Probably overpriced though...
07-21-2011, 11:40 PM
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Cool, thanks for the link. I use Alkycontrol PAC alky on my GN so was curious.
You can also buy it in a 5 gal cans from I think VP, wherever they sell race fuel. I forget how mush $ it was, been so long since I bought it. I run VP M1 Methanol. Probably overpriced though...
You can also buy it in a 5 gal cans from I think VP, wherever they sell race fuel. I forget how mush $ it was, been so long since I bought it. I run VP M1 Methanol. Probably overpriced though...
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Wired and hose now run to the front. I used an adapter and a short braided line so I could make a connection through the trunk wall.
Nozzles hooked up to the blower intake pipe.
Instead of a bunch of Tees, I rigged up this boost reference distribution block, has a line for my meth switch, BAP switch and one for a boost guage.
I'll mount it to the firewall.
Nozzles hooked up to the blower intake pipe.
Instead of a bunch of Tees, I rigged up this boost reference distribution block, has a line for my meth switch, BAP switch and one for a boost guage.
I'll mount it to the firewall.
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Thanks man,
You can buy some online usually 40+ dollars plus shipping. I just went to hardwarestore where they sell air compressors/air tools and found this one. I had to drill and re-tap the ends to 1/8 Npt, because they were smaller than I needed for the BAP and Meth switch. Total cost $10.00 including a plug and both barb fittings. The blue even matches my AN fittings
You can buy some online usually 40+ dollars plus shipping. I just went to hardwarestore where they sell air compressors/air tools and found this one. I had to drill and re-tap the ends to 1/8 Npt, because they were smaller than I needed for the BAP and Meth switch. Total cost $10.00 including a plug and both barb fittings. The blue even matches my AN fittings
