TitaniumTT's I hope I make it to DGRR '09 Build

[TitaniumTT]

Both of my tanks are slated for the dump. I had one as a backup but its pretty rusted out. We're restoring a close friend of mines TII. The previous owner installed a few amps with sheet metal screws that punctured the tank. The original plan was to weld the holes shut and then coat the inside of it. I welded the holes shut with stainless and I'm using that tank now. When we need it for his car I'll figure out if the larger S5 tank will fit in an S4 car and buy a new tank...... Or I'll do a fuel cell. Although, in talking to Tim Marren, the ethanol is breaking down some fuel cells too and releasing the sand that they use for molding, so everyone seems to be getting anally violated. Hell, I just today swapped a clogged fuel filter on my buddies Volvo. She'd stall out at the higher rpms. Literally die out on the highway.

So after breakin I'm going to poll the pump and the filter one last time before the dyno. Pretty confident I got it all though. Also going to flush all the lines to make sure there is no residue in them either. Nightmare. Cost me an engine, 3 auto-x's, 2 trackdays and I don't know how many strands of my sandy blonde hair

[classicauto]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

When we need it for his car I'll figure out if the larger S5 tank will fit in an S4 car and buy a new tank......

Fits like a charm...

Only thing is you can't swap the S4/S5 sending units/pump holder + straps (although, i didn't try to swap straps so Im not 100% on whether S4 works with S5). The S4 is shorter then the S5 as thats where it gains most of the extra volume.

So keep the senders and tanks and straps with the same series and you're golden.

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I have an extra 8 gal fuel cell right now, maybe I'll keep it on tap after the troubles you're having - i was going to get rid of it, lol...


Also - I was not aware the S5 tanks were larger, hmmm learn something new every day

Extra 2 gallons and they're cheaper to boot. Best of both worlds.

Originally Posted by classicauto

Fits like a charm...

Only thing is you can't swap the S4/S5 sending units/pump holder + straps (although, i didn't try to swap straps so Im not 100% on whether S4 works with S5). The S4 is shorter then the S5 as thats where it gains most of the extra volume.

So keep the senders and tanks and straps with the same series and you're golden.

Thanks Joe! So here's a question for you. The top mount dealy..... is that interchangeable? Meaning can I transfer my pump and sending unit and the top mounting piece to the S5 tank or do I need to source one of those as well? I know the fuel lines are slightly different (not a concern as mine are all -6AN stainless tube) and the wiring is different (again, not a concern becuase all of mine is redone anyway) and I believe the sender is different ohm'age (don't car, programmable gauge, although if it's deeper I'm screwed..... damn ) but is the gasket pattern the same?

Come to think of it, my buddy had an S5 before he bought the S4 TII so maybe I'll just grab that from him and see.

As for the straps, that would be a bummer if they were slightly longer. I guess I'll find out through the parts fiche though. Thanks a bunch Joe

[classicauto]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Thanks Joe! So here's a question for you. The top mount dealy..... is that interchangeable? Meaning can I transfer my pump and sending unit and the top mounting piece to the S5 tank or do I need to source one of those as well?

The mounting pattern for the "cover" piece is the same, the main difference is the length of the assembly. But bolt pattern wise they're the same where they attach to the tank.

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

As for the straps, that would be a bummer if they were slightly longer. I guess I'll find out through the parts fiche though. Thanks a bunch Joe

Yeah like I said on the straps I'm not 100% sure....the last time I did that swap was a few years back on a resto for a customer and I don't recall which series straps I used. I bet though, that even if the S4 ones are shorter, you can probably tighten them down anyways given the length of the bolts.......but either way its nothing outside of your capability

[TitaniumTT]

Originally Posted by classicauto

The mounting pattern for the "cover" piece is the same, the main difference is the length of the assembly. But bolt pattern wise they're the same where they attach to the tank.

Again, your logic is undeniable (I need some flippin sleep). I guess I'll be trading mine for his when the time comes. It might even save me from buying another sender if his is in good working order. Cool, thanks Joe.

Now lets see how long I can put off buying a tank. I've been using his diff since DGRR He's going to need it back at some point.