Fuel Starvation Control Product

phunk · 09-14-2012, 06:52 PM

Our setup in the drivers side of the tank not only sends typical surgecan overflow back to the stock pump, but also pulls fuel in from underneath the can on the drivers side, to increase overflow volume and assist the stock fuel pump in recovering fuel to the passenger side more quickly.

the limits are TBD... its very possible that the stock pump will rarely starve at all with this configuration. Its just that testing something like this is so dynamic that it is almost impossible to bench test every scenario. Ultimately, they just need some miles on them to determine where they stand. Only time is really going to show how long the stock pump survives when racing at low tank levels, based on how well our product is helping it recover fuel. Hell I say the product needs more testing just to make sure it reliably gets cars down the street without hiccups! But I think its going to be a success.

threeseventy · 09-18-2012, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

^ that's correct Mike. Can't wait to test this baby out Sunday. I'm going to get it low but not such much that fuel can't cool the pumps. Got to prep my car tomorrow.

How did the track test go on Sunday? Was it derailed by toe in/out issues?

SPOHN · 09-19-2012, 03:29 PM

Well the FS surge tank got tested today. Down to one dot with the warning light on and 35 miles to go. Medium grade right hander that is 2/10th a mile long no hiccup at all. Awesome.

cdoxp800 · 09-19-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SPOHN

Well the FS surge tank got tested today. Down to one dot with the warning light on and 35 miles to go. Medium grade right hander that is 2/10th a mile long no hiccup at all. Awesome.

Nice.. That's GREAT News..

takjak2 · 09-19-2012, 06:23 PM

So this could reasonably allow you to cut up to 100 lbs of fuel.

travisjb · 09-19-2012, 09:03 PM

Terrific news!... couldn't be more happy to see this product working - do you see me eating words, Phunk? chomp chomp... lol

congrats

clintfocus · 09-21-2012, 05:39 PM

phunk, do you have a link that has the full product description?

threeseventy · 09-24-2012, 02:11 PM

They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank. Fuel burning fast on an empty tank..

wstar · 09-24-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by threeseventy

They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank. Fuel burning fast on an empty tank..

Had to cross-post some deft manuevering and muscling for rank. Consider it hold music for the thread

Mike · 09-29-2012, 05:27 AM

full track test commences in 2.5 hours. Hoping for 4 30 minute sessions before first fill up.

Mike · 09-29-2012, 12:49 PM

65 minutes of track time so far, no issues!

Mike · 09-29-2012, 02:21 PM

It works! I did a 15, 20, 30 and 20 minute session before I got any stumbling at all. Then it was on straight line acceleration. Filled up car at that point and it took 19 gallons. I got 118 out of that tank. For safety I think I'll fill up at the 100 mile mark in the future to keep the pumps wet.

daisuke149 · 09-29-2012, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

It works! I did a 15, 20, 30 and 20 minute session before I got any stumbling at all. Then it was on straight line acceleration. Filled up car at that point and it took 19 gallons. I got 118 out of that tank. For safety I think I'll fill up at the 100 mile mark in the future to keep the pumps wet.

awesome!

19 gallons fillup.. means you were like running on fumes LOL. the car is supposedly rated at 18 gallons i believe...

clintfocus · 09-29-2012, 03:15 PM

great news

phunk · 09-29-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

It works! I did a 15, 20, 30 and 20 minute session before I got any stumbling at all. Then it was on straight line acceleration. Filled up car at that point and it took 19 gallons. I got 118 out of that tank. For safety I think I'll fill up at the 100 mile mark in the future to keep the pumps wet.

Very nice!

Can you feel the weight loss difference at all across the day?

09-14-2012, 06:52 PM	#241 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	Our setup in the drivers side of the tank not only sends typical surgecan overflow back to the stock pump, but also pulls fuel in from underneath the can on the drivers side, to increase overflow volume and assist the stock fuel pump in recovering fuel to the passenger side more quickly. the limits are TBD... its very possible that the stock pump will rarely starve at all with this configuration. Its just that testing something like this is so dynamic that it is almost impossible to bench test every scenario. Ultimately, they just need some miles on them to determine where they stand. Only time is really going to show how long the stock pump survives when racing at low tank levels, based on how well our product is helping it recover fuel. Hell I say the product needs more testing just to make sure it reliably gets cars down the street without hiccups! But I think its going to be a success. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

09-19-2012, 03:29 PM	#243 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Well the FS surge tank got tested today. Down to one dot with the warning light on and 35 miles to go. Medium grade right hander that is 2/10th a mile long no hiccup at all. Awesome. phunk likes this. __________________

09-19-2012, 06:23 PM	#245 (permalink)
takjak2 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 1,922 Drives: Legit Racecar 370Z Rep Power: 142	So this could reasonably allow you to cut up to 100 lbs of fuel. phunk likes this. __________________ Mods \| Stuff \| Things \| Seat Time \| Nismo facebook.com/TeamSparrowSpeed

09-19-2012, 09:03 PM	#246 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	Terrific news!... couldn't be more happy to see this product working - do you see me eating words, Phunk? chomp chomp... lol congrats phunk likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

09-29-2012, 05:27 AM	#250 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	full track test commences in 2.5 hours. Hoping for 4 30 minute sessions before first fill up. phunk, cdoxp800 and Rusty like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-21-2012, 05:39 PM	#247 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	phunk, do you have a link that has the full product description?

09-24-2012, 02:11 PM	#248 (permalink)
threeseventy Track Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 600 Drives: Opinion Rep Power: 15	They deftly maneuver and muscle for rank. Fuel burning fast on an empty tank..

09-29-2012, 12:49 PM	#251 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	65 minutes of track time so far, no issues! phunk, cdoxp800 and MACSIMIZER like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-29-2012, 02:21 PM	#252 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	It works! I did a 15, 20, 30 and 20 minute session before I got any stumbling at all. Then it was on straight line acceleration. Filled up car at that point and it took 19 gallons. I got 118 out of that tank. For safety I think I'll fill up at the 100 mile mark in the future to keep the pumps wet. phunk, cdoxp800, sig11 and 1 others like this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

09-29-2012, 03:15 PM	#254 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 39 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	great news

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