"generic" Surge Tanks

[luke187]

Anyone using or seen "generic" surge tanks for a BA sedan. By generic I mean a no-name brand that isnt super expensive, looking around I havent been able to find anything. Id even be happy for a design which I can go get made. At this point in time im just after something that functions well rather than looks trick, especially considering its hidden under the car.

Cheers

[freeze_dk]

What's wrong with a branded one? I've seen them go for 600 on ebay

[ratter]

so many people keep trying to re-invent the wheel, most people use a couple of brands for a reason, it's cheaper in the long run to do things right the first time

Edited 02/04/14 11:08 AM by ratter

[luke187]

Nothings wrong with them as such, I just havent seem them for those prices. Most are over 900 which looks real nice like the PW submerged pumps and window, I just have other priorities for the build right now. Ive seen vehcile specific bogandore ones for a few hundred minus pumps.

so many people keep trying to re-invent the wheel, most people use a couple of brands for a reason, it's cheaper in the long run to do things right the first time

I dont want to re-invent the wheel, I just want a functional one that isnt made bllet with viewing windows and what not. Its under the car, its hidden so for me I just need it to work.

Edited 02/04/14 11:14 AM by luke187

[ratter]

windows?

[luke187]

Yeah my bad saw the pic of the process west submerged tank thinking it had a glass/perspex window on it but its just with the lid off. Regardless, im not trying to debate the validity and benefits of a $1000 surge tank, im asking what vehicle specific functional surge tanks are available for b series falcons in the sub $500 price range like are available for other cars.

[ratter]

many people have bought the cheap ones and ended up with issues, whether size, leaks or noise or even a combination of all above, the good ones come complete, no cutting of existing fuel hoses/pipes is required and are normally trouble free

[luke187]

Fair enough, guess that's what I was hoping to find out. Surely though there must be a middle ground between the super trick looking $900/$1000+ jobbies and the dodgy sh*t. If I can find a functional setup even for $500 that's equivalent to 50% off vcm suite which right now ill happily take

[sexual harrassment panda]

most generis ones are boot mount and require a fair few fuel fittings which are $$$$

try a search for JD customs for a cheaper under car setup.

[ratter]

The fuel pumps used are usually more that $200 and there's probably that much again in fuel fittings, add the pump bracket and insulators it does leave much for the material and labour to produce the actual tank