stephenh Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I don't suppose anyone has a Westfield competition fuel tank surplus to requirements? I need one in good condition (or, better, unused) complete with mounting frame, ie ready to bolt in and connect up to my filter and pump. I'm told they mount centrally, above the diff., on a frame. I'm enquiring with the factory, but so far they have the tank, but haven't located the frame, and one without the other isn't a great deal of use.
Marto303 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 What size are you looking for ? I may have something for you
RobC Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 Paul Aspen had one for sale. I was going to take it but wouldn't fit my car due the rear anti roll bar being in the way
alexander72 Posted July 16, 2013 Posted July 16, 2013 I have one I bought but have not yet fitted.... could be what you need... I will get the kids to photograph it and send you some images.....
stephenh Posted July 16, 2013 Author Posted July 16, 2013 Thanks, guys, I await further details. Marto, I think the Westfield competition tank is about 20 litres. It is fitted to the Aerorace cars, so needs sufficient capacity for circuit racing.
stephenh Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Rob, is your rear antirollbar a factory one? If so, it likely wont fit my car either. That's why I would really rather have a factory one so I know it will fit. Then again, if it has come off a Westfield, IRS and factory ARB then I'd be more confident it will fit. Doesn't have to be 20 litres, a lot of the sprint cars have 10 litre tanks, but it does limit you if you want to do an occasional trackday. Any offers? How much? Not too keen on buying on ebay, unseen. I'm "stuffed" if it doesn't fit.
stephenh Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 Some sprint cars have a 5 litre tank Yes, but on longer tracks and if you get a red flag re-run that might not be enough for a car with a proper engine!
RobC Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 i have the playskool rear arb... not sure how the westfield one fits but Pauls. won't fit which was a shame...
pete g Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 on ebay they have all the dimensions some will even make to your size you want . take a look
stephenh Posted July 17, 2013 Author Posted July 17, 2013 I'm not indecisive, I just have difficulty making up my mind!! I'm now tending towards having a small, say 10 litres, main tank, and a proper swirlpot, so I'm going to need those along with a separate low pressure pump to feed from the tank to the swirlpot. Also, various lengths of fuel hose. anything else I need to think about? What low pressure fuel pump? What size of hose (5/16"?)? Presumably the fuel guage sender wont work on a small race tank?
pete g Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Race-Road-Universal-2-Gallon-Alloy-Fuel-Tank-with-JIC-Fittings-FTJIC001-/120829867174?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1c220574a6 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Gallon-10ltr-Aluminium-Fuel-Tank-Alloy-Autograss-Race-Stock-car-/171069324573?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d486bd1d this is what I use http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINIUM-ALLOY-POLISHED-RACE-RALLY-DRIFT-FUEL-CELL-10-LITRE-2-2-GALLON-TANK-/350814155924?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item51ae273494
XTR2Turbo Posted July 17, 2013 Posted July 17, 2013 Stephen If you fit a tall round fuel tank like a dry sump tank you wont need the weight and hassle of lift pumps and swirl pots. Just need to decide on size. Even 10 litres should give you enough for track days David
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