Alternative Fuel Tank Suggestions

[elev8_dude]

Was wondering if anyone had ideas or has tried different fuel tanks on their bugs. I have a 69' and need to replace the tank and wanted to go with something more modern if possible (plastic, fiberglass, etc.). Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

[chug_A_bug]

Hey elev8_dude

I also have a 69 and I have put a Racing Fuel Cell in the Front
I just took the Stock one measured it up and got one around that Size
and just made a Frame for the NEW tank.

Chris.

[boratuner]

I have a fuel cell for sale if intersted.



5 Gallon Fuel Cell made from tough polyethylene construction for maximum impact resistance. Has flush mount aircraft-type lid, -8AN outlet and -8 AN vent fitting. Measurements 13" x 13" x 8". New never installed or used.

[elev8_dude]

would you recommend a fuel cell for daily driving?

[boratuner]

Originally Posted by elev8_dude

would you recommend a fuel cell for daily driving?

I know of a local shop that does the V8 Focus conversions, and most of the cars that have left that shop have fuel cells. Those cars are made for street use and pass regular inspection without any heard of issues.
Would it be safe, I figure if mounted corretly it should be safer than any normal gas tank, that;s why it's required on race cars.

[euro1303]

Originally Posted by boratuner

I have a fuel cell for sale if intersted.



5 Gallon Fuel Cell made from tough polyethylene construction for maximum impact resistance. Has flush mount aircraft-type lid, -8AN outlet and -8 AN vent fitting. Measurements 13" x 13" x 8". New never installed or used.

i have a very similar fuel cell in mine its a foam filled tank, only problem is you never no exactly how much fuel you have so i always need to keep a can in the car... just in case

[kelwa1]

I found this in a thread over on The Samba, not sure what the capacity is, but the trunklid closes completely. From here - http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177746

[NO_H2O]

The Fuel Safe cell in Herbie X has a sender in it. It was 16 gal before the foam went in (prob. 13 gal. now) I think he paid over 2K to have it made but it wa a custom job.

[kelwa1]

How about this custom fuel cell made for the Herbie-X project, seen here on the bottom of page 2 -

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v336/marekV8/HERBIE%20GLAMOUR/

I believe Dave-NO_H20 has posted some other pics here somewhere, and I think he said it's a 16 gallon.

[elev8_dude]

I like the Herbie-X tank, its updated and clean look. Where would you get something like that?

[wrenchnride247]

The Herbie-X tank has 16 gallons, and was custom made by Fuel Safe. They could make another one now that they have one made. It also has a kevlar bladder inside. Get your wallet out $$$

[GS guy]

You might be interested in this one:
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...o/PHTO0019.jpg
and
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...o/PHTO0019.jpg
and
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...o/PHTO0019.jpg

This tank was installed in a very trick Myers Manxter, the owner had it made up custom by a major marine and race-car fuel cell manufacturer. The Manxter normally takes a standard VW fuel tank - so this should work in a Beetle and possibly another fiberglass buggy design. Capacity is ~13gl. Said the cost was $620 (as shown). That's dirt cheap if you look at what Fuel Safe will charge!
Jeff

[elev8_dude]

Thats crazy money. I'm just coming off a $1,800 to $2,000 upgrade on my 69 Type 1. I'll give a call to Fuel Safe just to see and keeping looking for alternatives. Hey there is always EBAY.

[BulletBug]

if u want to view the racer from japan.. go to germanlook.com..

1. go to feature article (more features)

2. go to japanese racer (light blue 1302)

[lovebugrcr]

so that fuel cell from myers manxter will fit in a superbeetle? i have been looking into putting a cell in my car but i didn't want to take up as much room as the one above. i still wanted kind of a factory fit but not factory equipment.