Bigger fuel tank for buggies????

marty_08 Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 10 Apr 2005, 10:43 pm

#333822

Hey guys,

Was wondering if there is a larger capacity fuel tank available that will fit into the standard tank location in a Manx????

I thought i saw something about this many years ago when i was only dreaming about owning a buggy!!! but i can remember where i saw if now!!!

Marty

Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 11 Apr 2005, 5:44 am

#333899

Try custom off road.

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daz67 Qld Manx

627 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 11 Apr 2005, 1:58 pm

#334100

Do they have them?

How much?

Bump!!!!!

[Edited on 11-4-2005 by daz67]

www.reddogearthmoving.com.au

MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

3,389 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 11 Apr 2005, 2:26 pm

#334114

They will build custom alloy ones to suit your vehicle. Price varies.

tssnq.com.au

Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 11 Apr 2005, 5:38 pm

#334244

I know (have heard) Terry is gettting one installed in his Baja so i guess they can get them from somewhere. I made me own.... bit rough but should do teh job.

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J&SBlue Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 11 Apr 2005, 5:41 pm

#334249

Andy42. Am interested in how you made your own and what capacity it now is ?

Mark.

Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 11 Apr 2005, 6:16 pm

#334277

Well I bought a sheet of 2mm ally and cut and bent and welded (tig) and as soon as it is totally done will let you know how much it holds but from rough calculations (very rough) i am guessing around teh 70L mark give or take 5L. I have seen better looking welds but I pressure tested it and it does not leak. I do have a 4 inch body lift and 2.5 inch chassis lift so that made it easier to get a good size in there and retain clearence around everything.

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marty_08 Seriously Crusin Dubber

191 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 11 Apr 2005, 9:11 pm

#334417

70 litres!!!!!! Shit!!! Could drive to Brisbane and back!!! hahaha

daz67 Qld Manx

627 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Apr 2005, 9:18 am

#334636

Andy42 wrote:Well I bought a sheet of 2mm ally and cut and bent and welded (tig) and as soon as it is totally done will let you know how much it holds but from rough calculations (very rough) i am guessing around teh 70L mark give or take 5L. I have seen better looking welds but I pressure tested it and it does not leak. I do have a 4 inch body lift and 2.5 inch chassis lift so that made it easier to get a good size in there and retain clearence around everything.

I think mine is somewhere around 65litres, but has not made it into the buggy yet!

www.reddogearthmoving.com.au

J&SBlue Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 Apr 2005, 9:36 am

#334643

Andy42 - that is excellent. 70 litres would be fantastic in a buggy. Was it just normal grade alluminium or something special ?

Daz67 - did you make your own ?

pete wood 23 Windows of Awesome

6,828 posts · joined Jan 2004 · 12 Apr 2005, 1:54 pm

#334758

marty_08 wrote:70 litres!!!!!! Shit!!! Could drive to Brisbane and back!!! hahaha

fill up the tank and kiss understeer goodbye, shame about the weight though. What are you doing to help the manx body cope with all that extra weight?

"stoopid is stronger than axles"
http://drivingnotpolishing.blogspot.com.au/

Andy42 Insano Dub Head

709 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 12 Apr 2005, 6:25 pm

#334897

Well its not a manx it is a max Fx (same thing at the front anyway)and we will see how much reinforcing it needs when it is finally finished. probably run some staps from the floorpan and the fire wall. to suport the tank.

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