Fuel starvation, who else?

phunk · 11-16-2011, 04:20 PM

well... so we have the test prototype which is so far working, and everything here to build like 20 more... but then in SolidWorks here I have progress on a version that I believe will be significantly easier to install, able to price quite a bit less, less complex in its overall layout and plumbing, and possibly more effective in function.

how long do i make you guys wait? R&D is a bitch!

wstar · 11-16-2011, 04:41 PM

Given we're about in winter now, I'd rather just wait for the better version

SPOHN · 11-16-2011, 05:10 PM

I'm in no rush but would like to have come Feb. I have a lot of plans then and this would fall into it.

ChrisSlicks · 11-16-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunk

well... so we have the test prototype which is so far working, and everything here to build like 20 more... but then in SolidWorks here I have progress on a version that I believe will be significantly easier to install, able to price quite a bit less, less complex in its overall layout and plumbing, and possibly more effective in function.

how long do i make you guys wait? R&D is a bitch!

There are 2 sides to that coin obviously. You can perfect stuff forever and sell nothing, or sell something that works but in your heart you know isn't the best that it could be. Usually the happy line is somewhere in the middle

Personally I'm off track the next 3 months for the Winter.

sig11 · 11-16-2011, 05:59 PM

I'm really hoping for something to be installed early April since the 15th looks to be my first track day of the year. Finding someone to install it may be tough too. :P

Mike · 11-16-2011, 08:44 PM

after next weekend, I'm done til spring along with just about everyone else, so you still have a couple of good months.

I'm just patiently waiting. I've got a 15 gallon gas can I take to the track with me, and I can almost always get through a full session if I top off, so its more of an annoyance than anything else.

clintfocus · 11-17-2011, 03:05 AM

i live in socal so track season is year round

phunk · 11-17-2011, 02:02 PM

ive been in CAD all day. I am going to finish up the new version. It just makes too much more sense than the existing prototypes. Its more configurable as I can set it up as a twin or triple pump setup too, so it can support major HP as well. This means that once its done, we will have 5 different levels/options of fuel sending unit combinations for HP between stock and over 1000rwhp with and without surge protection. I like that this new design I am working on can be reconfigured at any time to fit any of these applications. To me, that sounds amazing.

Once I am done with this project I can sort out a couple plumbing kits. We already have billet VHR rails, but I want to add a new feature to them. Then I can build a couple plumbing kit options and we will be done with the fuel system product line with absolutely everyone covered. From road racing to drag racing to street racing to any HP level with return or returnless configurations.

SPOHN · 11-17-2011, 02:19 PM

Street racing. Who does that?

Zat_Zuma · 11-17-2011, 03:06 PM

That's the news I wanted to hear ...... March/April completion?

Quote:

Originally Posted by phunk

ive been in CAD all day. I am going to finish up the new version. It just makes too much more sense than the existing prototypes. Its more configurable as I can set it up as a twin or triple pump setup too, so it can support major HP as well. This means that once its done, we will have 5 different levels/options of fuel sending unit combinations for HP between stock and over 1000rwhp with and without surge protection. I like that this new design I am working on can be reconfigured at any time to fit any of these applications. To me, that sounds amazing.

Once I am done with this project I can sort out a couple plumbing kits. We already have billet VHR rails, but I want to add a new feature to them. Then I can build a couple plumbing kit options and we will be done with the fuel system product line with absolutely everyone covered. From road racing to drag racing to street racing to any HP level with return or returnless configurations.

phunk · 11-17-2011, 03:28 PM

Still in CAD... its nearing completion in design. I am pretty sure that unless something comes up that means I have to stop CAD for more than a hour, I will have it done sometime tomorrow... then we can get it in the CNC

ValidusVentus · 11-17-2011, 04:05 PM

O&G · 11-17-2011, 04:43 PM

woot!

phunk · 11-17-2011, 05:50 PM

its so very close, having a lot of difficulty squeezing in the triple pump accomodations... but i really want to try and get them in there

ValidusVentus · 11-17-2011, 07:51 PM

The ability to be able to tailor the product exactly to the application is indeed a very cool achievement. Nice job!

11-16-2011, 04:20 PM	#331 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	well... so we have the test prototype which is so far working, and everything here to build like 20 more... but then in SolidWorks here I have progress on a version that I believe will be significantly easier to install, able to price quite a bit less, less complex in its overall layout and plumbing, and possibly more effective in function. how long do i make you guys wait? R&D is a bitch! __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

11-16-2011, 04:41 PM	#332 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	Given we're about in winter now, I'd rather just wait for the better version __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

11-16-2011, 05:10 PM	#333 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	I'm in no rush but would like to have come Feb. I have a lot of plans then and this would fall into it. __________________

11-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#336 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	after next weekend, I'm done til spring along with just about everyone else, so you still have a couple of good months. I'm just patiently waiting. I've got a 15 gallon gas can I take to the track with me, and I can almost always get through a full session if I top off, so its more of an annoyance than anything else. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

11-17-2011, 02:02 PM	#338 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	ive been in CAD all day. I am going to finish up the new version. It just makes too much more sense than the existing prototypes. Its more configurable as I can set it up as a twin or triple pump setup too, so it can support major HP as well. This means that once its done, we will have 5 different levels/options of fuel sending unit combinations for HP between stock and over 1000rwhp with and without surge protection. I like that this new design I am working on can be reconfigured at any time to fit any of these applications. To me, that sounds amazing. Once I am done with this project I can sort out a couple plumbing kits. We already have billet VHR rails, but I want to add a new feature to them. Then I can build a couple plumbing kit options and we will be done with the fuel system product line with absolutely everyone covered. From road racing to drag racing to street racing to any HP level with return or returnless configurations. __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

11-16-2011, 05:59 PM	#335 (permalink)
sig11 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,294 Drives: 09 370Z Red Sport-MT Rep Power: 18	I'm really hoping for something to be installed early April since the 15th looks to be my first track day of the year. Finding someone to install it may be tough too. :P

11-17-2011, 03:05 AM	#337 (permalink)
clintfocus Track Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: los angeles Age: 38 Posts: 933 Drives: 370z, EK Civic, F150 Rep Power: 15	i live in socal so track season is year round

11-17-2011, 02:19 PM	#339 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 45 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Street racing. Who does that? __________________

11-17-2011, 03:28 PM	#341 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	Still in CAD... its nearing completion in design. I am pretty sure that unless something comes up that means I have to stop CAD for more than a hour, I will have it done sometime tomorrow... then we can get it in the CNC __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

11-17-2011, 04:05 PM	#342 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	__________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

11-17-2011, 04:43 PM	#343 (permalink)
O&G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lone Star State Age: 42 Posts: 1,212 Drives: 40th Anv. Rep Power: 23	woot! __________________ O&G's Build/Journal <---(1st lowmount single turbo treeseventy) Built Engine Thread 2011 F-250 Build/Journal

11-17-2011, 05:50 PM	#344 (permalink)
phunk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,668 Drives: 370 Rep Power: 974723	its so very close, having a lot of difficulty squeezing in the triple pump accomodations... but i really want to try and get them in there __________________ Charles @ CJ Motorsports : Website \| Facebook \| Instagram \| YouTube Home of the 9 second, stock longblock, stock drivetrain 6MT 370z. 9.91 @ 142mph

11-17-2011, 07:51 PM	#345 (permalink)
ValidusVentus Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 400 Drives: #18 Z34 Rep Power: 23	The ability to be able to tailor the product exactly to the application is indeed a very cool achievement. Nice job! __________________ Mods: Dedicated caged track car, lots of things. \|\|\| Valkyrie Autosport \|\|\|

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