Fuel starvation, who else?

KillerBee370 · 11-17-2009, 05:38 PM

Thanks for the clarification ChrisSlicks. Why oh why do they not put the fuel pickup at the REAR of the damn tank?? Ummm Hellloooo

bucketman · 12-21-2009, 05:46 PM

Anybody heard anything else on this? I had a long day at the track today and started having fuel starvation problems around half a tank. Been filling up right before I get to the track, but after some extended track time today, tank started getting down to the problem level. Would love to see the trap around the fuel pump/pickup, seems like the easiest and most straight forward.

Island_370 · 12-21-2009, 06:12 PM

Might be a stupid question.....
The pump and sending unit seem to leave a significant opening in the tank. The secondary pumps are certainly a sexy option, but why not just fill the tank with fuel cell foam? Should stabilize the fuel and it is way cheaper. Not going to be a perfect fix, but will certainly help.

Island_370 · 12-21-2009, 06:22 PM

After looking at the tank, it looks like if one of the "wells" of the fuel tank goes dry, it could cause an issue. I would think that either foam in the wells, or foam in the "bridge" part of the tank to prevent rapid transfer from one side to the other should help the situation.

Mike · 12-21-2009, 07:08 PM

I just fill up after every session and no more problem.

bucketman · 12-21-2009, 09:36 PM

Yeah, I had to go fillup to finish out the day. We had the track all to ourselves(me and 4 others) so they were not running the garage area. Had to leave the park drive 4 miles, fill up, and then return. But if this happens at 1/2 tank, I am just concerned when I go run something like the tail of the dragon, where it's damn inconvenent to fill up with quality fuel. Oh well I'll just keep watching to see if somebody comes up with something. Guess I'll cruise over to JB's build site to see if anythings new.

12-21-2009, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 16	Might be a stupid question..... The pump and sending unit seem to leave a significant opening in the tank. The secondary pumps are certainly a sexy option, but why not just fill the tank with fuel cell foam? Should stabilize the fuel and it is way cheaper. Not going to be a perfect fix, but will certainly help. __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

12-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Island_370 Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 228 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SR M6 Rep Power: 16	After looking at the tank, it looks like if one of the "wells" of the fuel tank goes dry, it could cause an issue. I would think that either foam in the wells, or foam in the "bridge" part of the tank to prevent rapid transfer from one side to the other should help the situation. __________________ Autobahn Country Club (North and South Tracks), Blackhawk Farms, Grattan, Gingerman, Mid-Ohio, Putnam Park, Road America, Sears Point, Thunderhill, VIR and "The Ring"

12-21-2009, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	I just fill up after every session and no more problem. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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11-17-2009, 05:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
KillerBee370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: So Cal baby! Age: 52 Posts: 5,964 Drives: with passion Rep Power: 322	Thanks for the clarification ChrisSlicks. Why oh why do they not put the fuel pickup at the REAR of the damn tank?? Ummm Hellloooo

12-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 16	Anybody heard anything else on this? I had a long day at the track today and started having fuel starvation problems around half a tank. Been filling up right before I get to the track, but after some extended track time today, tank started getting down to the problem level. Would love to see the trap around the fuel pump/pickup, seems like the easiest and most straight forward.

12-21-2009, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
bucketman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prairieville,LA Posts: 306 Drives: 09 Nismo 370Z MB Rep Power: 16	Yeah, I had to go fillup to finish out the day. We had the track all to ourselves(me and 4 others) so they were not running the garage area. Had to leave the park drive 4 miles, fill up, and then return. But if this happens at 1/2 tank, I am just concerned when I go run something like the tail of the dragon, where it's damn inconvenent to fill up with quality fuel. Oh well I'll just keep watching to see if somebody comes up with something. Guess I'll cruise over to JB's build site to see if anythings new.