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Fuel tank capacity . Building a new tank for pro light class. Is the max capacity 120 litres for this class.confused  

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I don't think there is a maximum capacity but I'd be surprised that there would be any prolite that would drink enough to require a 120 litre tank. Mine's only that big as it was built at the end of the era when races were true enduro's and you had to refuel in your own time.

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Slow, GR5 - Fuel tanks. States 'Fuel tank capacity is free. It is strongly recommended that fuel-cell foam be used in all fuel tanks.'

Let Azteck know...



-- Edited by Kick my dog at 22:06, 2008-07-01

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Some of you may find it a shock that I have a CAMS manual and I can read....
Its just sometimes I can't believe what I'm reading.

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Thanks for that kick my dog. I had a 2006 manual which said. Under standing regulations 1.1 they are normally contested by 4th category automobiles , but may contested by 2nd and 3rd category. BUT in the 2008 book  this section has gone. So we are the only motor racing sport that can do what we like with fuel capacity all other motor sport is max 120L. I will stay with the other motor sport rules its a safety thing in my eyes.      

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Worst case scenario would be 2kilometers/liter. What engine are you using ?

Chris

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Nissan 3500cc. You sold me the Autronic sm4 for it.  

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Good to see you are getting into the buildup.

Chris

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I know it's a prolite question, but fuel capacity is an interesting subject!
Some buggies are only getting about 1km/ltr, and running 250ltr fuel tanks.
Do we want to sit on, or beside, or between, or in front of 1 or 2 sticks of dynamite?

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I do think that the sport needs some upgrades. We need to look at these things:

(nerf) BARS at least 30mm diameter x 2.5mm.

we need to start cutting seat belts after big crashes. eg bent chassis.
 

restrict horse power and tourque. 350 to 400 horse power at the wheels.
 

fuel tank capacity if you want to carry that much fuel good luck.

And look at your race car can the chassis handle the motor you put in it.
   

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nerf bars - fair enough, ours are bigger than that anyway.
Belts - we decided ours were buggered after we killed the rivvy - I thought everyone pretty much tossed their belts after big hits anyway?
restrict hp - naaa... let em go. If someone has the $$$ to build the driveline to handle it then good luck to em!
restrict tank? Im open to arguements for and against.
Motor v chassis - its unpolicable, but common sense usually prevails here anyway.

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I think the placement of nerf bars is as critical as the material they are made from. Cars these days are getting very long, and if you can fit a tree between the rear of the nerf bar and your wheel, you are going to do a lot of damage.

Easiest way to retsrict horsepower is to limit the amount of fuel you can carry.

Frames are under discussion from what I hear.

Slow if you made the nerf bars from 30mm x 2.5 they would be the strongest part of your car...

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Hey fat boy the last car I built you raced for four years and nothing fell off that.smile 



-- Edited by slow at 09:06, 2008-07-07

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