Does the boyd tank solve all the fuel starvation problems? I am debating between hydramat in the kit tank or switching out to a Boyd tank.
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Does the boyd tank solve all the fuel starvation problems? I am debating between hydramat in the kit tank or switching out to a Boyd tank.
It doesn't solve it. Unless you use craigs designed one or maybe install a hydromat in the Boyd tank
Main benefits of the Boyd tank:
1. Thinner to allow more leg space
2. Doesn't leak like the FFR tank (many have reported leak issues)
3. Won't rust (aluminum)
4. Locates fuel inlet at the top of the tank, not side of tank like the FFR
I recall Hindsight had fuel starvation issues with the Boyd tank while racing so he installed a surge tank. Hydramat would also be a good solution.
Thanks for the feedback. I've had the car on the road for awhile and no leakage issues. I just want to fix the fuel starvation problem. Having to keep the tank above half full is getting annoying.
I have a hydromat in my STI oem saddlebag tank. It's not 100% effective and over the winter I'll be adding a surge tank. In my 818R we just installed a surge tank above my Boyd tank, there's pics in my build thread.
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Has anyone tried stuffing blocks of fuel cell foam in? I can testify that even with a simple hose pickup in a fuel cell with only foam I have finished races without starvation issues, only to run out (empty) on the cool-down lap...
I plan to find a block that will fill up the driver side of the tank this winter, and run hydromat. (Right now I'm completely stock and have surge issues even at 2/3 of a tank.)
You can't really foam the passenger side on an S because it will interfere with the sender, but I'm hoping and assuming the "baffle" will hold the foam to the other end of the tank.
Boyd's Facebook page shows 10 percent off and free shipping for Black Friday.
http://www.fueltankparts.com/replace...fuel-tank.html
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Went with this one...https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hly-16-111/overview/
flynntuna - thank you for the info! I had narrowed it down to two and that was one of them.
I went with this from Speedway motors.
3 years now with no issue.
Bob
https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speed...nch,52163.html
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Bob, just to verify, you've been tracking with foam for 3 years without lean issues?
I am verrrry far from driving mine, but had budgeted for hydramat. $150 is cheaper than a new tank, but foam is even cheaper still. I like having options.
(And thank you for the help on my frame powder coat question.)
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My Electric Supercar Build X21 (on hold until winter) http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...e-Build-Thread
I have a Boyds as well, not at the point of installing it. I ended up going with the new Fitech Surge tank. Hopefully I will find someplace to put it, if not will end up with the mat as well... Keep us updated on how it worked out!!
Keith
Updated the "Hydramat Installation" thread with some foam installation and tests. Can't compare to foam-less or Boyd tank but the results were quite convincing. http://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showt...t-Installation
If I were doing it again from scratch I'd still go Boyd so that the filler neck is where it should have been designed to be in the first place, then foam and hydramat the boyd tank.