Building & Mounting A CUSTOM Fuel Cell In DRIFT TRUCK V2... There Is Something Weird...

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  • @_Gingium_
    @_Gingium_  Рік тому +10

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    • @JNorth87
      @JNorth87 Рік тому

      Its not gonna pass tech amigo

    • @StanleyKubick1
      @StanleyKubick1 Рік тому

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  • @unified95
    @unified95 Рік тому +113

    I have a feeling we will see a 2nd version of this fuel cell 🫡

    • @poelmeister
      @poelmeister Рік тому +25

      I hope so. I can’t shake the feeling this is a disaster idea.

    • @tommallory4841
      @tommallory4841 Рік тому +9

      I agree saddle tanks are terrible ask any 350z owner

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +28

      More like revised 1st version

    • @unified95
      @unified95 Рік тому +2

      @_Gingium_ That's even better then, supposing you're revising it before finding out the cons? Keep up the good work!

    • @jasonhoover2590
      @jasonhoover2590 Рік тому +3

      Its definitely not gonna work like he thinks. the an line will do nothing lol. But thats how you learn when u have money.

  • @nrvsauto8990
    @nrvsauto8990 Рік тому +73

    I understand your hose transferring fuel from the left/right side, but I wouldn't recommend doing an external hose near a moving driveshaft, it would be bettering making an access hole from the top on the other side of a tank and running the transfer tube internal of the fuel tank and adding an baffling system on that side to avoid fuel sloshing (like a tanker truck) , that way the pump is pulling the fuel from the other side of the tank instead of gravity. (not saying gravity fed is a bad thing, just trying to help avoid a external thermal event.)

    • @MrDaman1127
      @MrDaman1127 Рік тому +10

      This!^ Please, no more fires.

    • @TheMichal1260
      @TheMichal1260 Рік тому +5

      The old bmw 3series tank (e30) has something like this, but it was a steel line

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +8

      Yep, going to run a line over the top with a pump. No additional baffles though, that’s kinda what the surge tank is for.

    • @Mr_jz_12
      @Mr_jz_12 Рік тому

      @@TheMichal1260 It did? I dont remember this on mine?

    • @jasonhoover2590
      @jasonhoover2590 Рік тому +4

      ​@_Gingium_ the surge tank is usless if it cant get fuel from the tank wile its sloshing around. U still have to feed the pump that fills the surge tank

  • @jeromeirving4770
    @jeromeirving4770 Рік тому +72

    I highly recommend using an internal transfer pump for the fuel. Similar to a factory setup with saddle bag tanks. A low pressure electric carburetor fuel pump will work good for that or put a y in the inlet to feed from the other side using the main pump

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +11

      I think I decided to use an internal pump with an external line on the top of the tank. I can’t think of a way to easily add an internal pump and line without cutting the top off lol

    • @jeromeirving4770
      @jeromeirving4770 Рік тому +3

      @_Gingium_ years ago I did that on my drag car so I didn't have to put a fuel cell. Since it was my daily as well. The joys of high-school with a 700 horse daily driver in the 90's

    • @unusualgaming4857
      @unusualgaming4857 Рік тому

      @@_Gingium_ why not doing something like e46 fuel transfer / sucking jet pump?, its internal in tank and its simpel.

  • @themaskedmusician4846
    @themaskedmusician4846 Рік тому

    Drift truck may not be the fastest build on UA-cam but it is most definitely my favorite. All your projects are in my top ten favorite UA-cam builds.

  • @MBWchannel
    @MBWchannel Рік тому +228

    You should put the fuel cell in the engine bay next to a battery.

  • @chrismichaelyoung
    @chrismichaelyoung Рік тому +30

    alright yeah surge tank cool, lack of baffles is not so cool and weight will shift rapidly and inconsistently while cornering and drifting. also physics consisting of gravity alone in a closed system doesn't account for the G's you pull so that AN line will not do much on the track unless you do baffles

    • @annybodykila
      @annybodykila Рік тому

      Baffles are so easy, theres no reason not to.

  • @NoClassic
    @NoClassic Рік тому +80

    If you filled the tank with water it would act as a heat sink and prevent the wall from expanding and buckling as much when you weld it.

    • @colejohnson5447
      @colejohnson5447 Рік тому +6

      Wouldn’t the water just leak out because the tank wasn’t welded yet?

    • @-Hari-03
      @-Hari-03 Рік тому +2

      how will the water stay there? the whole point of welding it is so that it becomes water tight... cant hold water if its not water tight yet? i cant tell if this is satire lol

    • @TriggerHapySheep
      @TriggerHapySheep Рік тому +24

      Y’all are dumb, dude was talking about when welding the mounting flange on lol

    • @stefakyou6103
      @stefakyou6103 Рік тому +1

      ​@@teshire9075it's pretty obvious

    • @NoClassic
      @NoClassic Рік тому +2

      Yes I was talking about when he was welding the mount and the rest of the tank was already sealed. Another common technique when welding aluminum sheet like that is to place larger thick blocks of aluminum on either side of the weld area. They act as a heat sink and pull heat away from the sheet surrounding the immediate weld area.

  • @danielcgomez
    @danielcgomez Рік тому +25

    Why not just implement the system that Subaru has used(a siphon line), to interconnect both sides of the fuel tank. Way safer ...and, like you said; 'Let's not have another Eclipse"
    ...Seriously Caleb, look into the Subaru Fuel Tank Siphoning system.

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +3

      I have an idea that’ll fix the safety concerns while not requiring me to build an entirely new tank!

  • @snorresrstrnen9391
    @snorresrstrnen9391 Рік тому +3

    Hey Gingium long time fan of the channel, first time commenting. I am a control system engineer by profession and your two water cups connected by the hose is a classic control system! I found it hillarious as to how many times I have described such a system using complicated calculus, making it complicated and hard for many people to understand, when you described it in such an intuitive way 😂😂😂 Hats of to you!

  • @jonasmarotta8195
    @jonasmarotta8195 Рік тому +15

    Petition for Gingium to make hour long videos explaining everything ⬇️

    • @vegas_the_trucker1595
      @vegas_the_trucker1595 Рік тому +1

      He has to make money some how, he had tried longer videos & it limited to amount of videos he could put out & that hurt his views

  • @802Garage
    @802Garage Рік тому +1

    A lot of people would give up after a tragedy like the Eclipse. Major props Caleb for carrying on, learning more, and getting so much done in general!

  • @dorkvis5008
    @dorkvis5008 Рік тому

    i like how keegan helps , and its nice to finally have some time to watch your vids again ,had some hard months in life , your vids brings me joy and relax in my life

  • @jakehamilton5894
    @jakehamilton5894 Рік тому

    Cant wait to see molly and the drift truck in person

  • @reggie1753
    @reggie1753 Рік тому +31

    Truth be told i get the trapped fuel issue but the solution kinda scares me especially around a driveshaft on a drift vehicle. I wish i knew enough about cars to suggest something. Just worried about it. All of the rest of this build series though is prime.

    • @poelmeister
      @poelmeister Рік тому +3

      With you. Best solution would be to have a fuel pump on both sides pulling from the bottom, and use a surge tank and put the fuel cell in there. Just my opinion.

    • @ryanlott6309
      @ryanlott6309 Рік тому

      Absolutely this 100% not to mention drift cars do end up off track and if it gets hit and ripper we get eclipse V2 flames.

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +6

      I got an idea ❤

  • @alanmeadows4056
    @alanmeadows4056 Рік тому +4

    later on, please please PLEASE get a forged bottom end in that motor and lets see what a 1uz with some big boost can do. Love the series man, keep up the awesome work.

    • @r.chaves_2848
      @r.chaves_2848 Рік тому +2

      There are a few drivers in Drift Masters running turbo 1UZ's pushing over 800hp reliably

  • @biketyson92
    @biketyson92 Рік тому

    Buy a “No dog” level to keep your bends in the same plane. Love the build 👍🏽

  • @MIC-LS
    @MIC-LS Рік тому +1

    I liked how you showed young pups about the tank and a hose underneath tank that will equalize fuel level. Kudos to you.

  • @Caswell1984
    @Caswell1984 Рік тому +8

    I defo would baffle the tank then use internal pump to pump the fuel to other side or make an L shaped tank.

  • @1SIMONdeGEKKE1
    @1SIMONdeGEKKE1 Рік тому

    This is the best series of all time

  • @Atomicneko3000
    @Atomicneko3000 Рік тому +3

    Always glad to see a gingium video pop up

  • @BryanSturman92
    @BryanSturman92 Рік тому +11

    The fuel cell loop is to complicated for your buddy there 😂. Now I will say. My e30 comp car. Factory has a loop. But it runs parallel with the bottom of the tank. And not down and back up. That loop will always hold fuel. (Although doesn’t really matter). Look up e30 fuel tank ‘s’ pipe.

  • @IgniteLight
    @IgniteLight Рік тому

    You love. And I mean you F-ing love building sketchy fuel tanks/fuel tank locations.
    And I love watching you do it. Thanks for the content!

  • @danielhughes9556
    @danielhughes9556 Рік тому +1

    I love how you converted to metric,but still say the tank will be an inch narrower than the 100x30 cm hole! Classic!

  • @garinpeyro
    @garinpeyro Рік тому +1

    an idea would be to have 2 pick up tubes for the surge tank one in each side. to avoid fuel starvation on a prolonged turn. Sloshing seems like it could be an issue.

  • @sergeantspeed5941
    @sergeantspeed5941 Рік тому

    I just started watching, so you might cover this already but just an idea.
    Semi trucks use transfer lines at the bottom of our tanks, The only time you worry about anything is fuel starvation at off camber angles. But the surge tank should eliminate 99% of that happening.
    Also dont run the AN lines on the bottom, run them on the vertical section of tank, then run them down. Reduces the risk of something catching the fitting and damaging the tank. build a bracket to shield the line from the ground and drivrshaft.

  • @DougGleich
    @DougGleich Рік тому

    Need to have HTP send you a spool gun for aluminum, a project that size it goes along way, plus it’s another skill you can enhance. You’ve came such a long way dude.

  • @sz1341
    @sz1341 Рік тому

    13:40 really dug the tube bender lesson

  • @coltondoescars
    @coltondoescars Рік тому +9

    You've improved 100% over the last Gingium fuel cell install. 😂

  • @nicholas6349
    @nicholas6349 Рік тому

    I can’t wait to see this truck on Hoonigans Build Biology 🔥

  • @evankirschenmann4653
    @evankirschenmann4653 Рік тому

    I love that you're teaching Keegan how to use the tools in the shop. Those are valuable skills for his future.

  • @tobylabrecque4273
    @tobylabrecque4273 Рік тому +51

    Feel like its not very safe a fuel line right under a high spinning part.

    • @sergeantspeed5941
      @sergeantspeed5941 Рік тому

      Semis do it

    • @MrGuyBroDude
      @MrGuyBroDude Рік тому

      @@sergeantspeed5941 Everything runs over the driveshaft and transmission or attached to the bottom of the sleeper. I am a heavy duty technician....

    • @sergeantspeed5941
      @sergeantspeed5941 Рік тому +1

      @@MrGuyBroDude ok? They still are in the vicinity of the driveshaft. They don't just fall down if they come apart.

    • @MrGuyBroDude
      @MrGuyBroDude Рік тому

      @@sergeantspeed5941 By comparison to what this kid is building, they are miles away from the drive shaft and they actually are nowhere near the driveshaft and are typically in front of the drive shaft completely so if they do "fall" they won't even contact the drive shaft. The point is that Gingium is building a completely stupid and unsafe setup where everything is inches away or closer. So again to your point.... Semi's don't "do it"

    • @joaolisboa7775
      @joaolisboa7775 Рік тому +1

      @@sergeantspeed5941 diesel isnt flammable

  • @toddwarren1590
    @toddwarren1590 Рік тому +99

    I don't think most tech inspections would allow a fuel hose around a driveshaft that just seems like a catastrophic failure waiting to happen

    • @jmmiller9
      @jmmiller9 Рік тому +17

      Seriously. If I already had a car burn to the ground I would sure be more careful in my fuel setups. Especially when there are so many standard, proven, and safe ways to do this.

    • @JamesBalazs
      @JamesBalazs Рік тому +5

      100% should just move the fuel cell up into the bed so it can be a normal shape and doesn't have to be so unsafe.

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +33

      Listen, every tech inspector I’ve ever encountered has just popped the engine bay and looked at it for 2 seconds lol. The events I go to are very chill. BUT I will be revising the fuel line idea

    • @toddwarren1590
      @toddwarren1590 Рік тому +6

      I'm would like to say I whole heartedly support the effort and work you put in to all your projects. Your growth as a fabricator and presenter has inspired many as well as myself. Please know this comes from a place of concern not negativity

    • @joaolisboa7775
      @joaolisboa7775 Рік тому +15

      @@_Gingium_ bro you are one broken driveshaft away from eclipse 2.0 please reconsider

  • @CorneMaritz
    @CorneMaritz Рік тому +1

    I look forward to this time of the evening every week. My wife and I are in bed and son is fast asleep. Keep up the hard work, you truly are an inspiration to so many 💪🏼

  • @pulser8973
    @pulser8973 Рік тому +2

    Good sir, have you thought about making the fuel tank asymmetrical? As in on the driver or passenger side making the fuel cell sit deeper in the chassis than the other side? Create a line that represents max driveshaft movement vertically, then drop the fuel tank bottom to as low as your comfortable with. Making the overall shape like the L from Tetris on it's side. Whether that's inline with the chassis or several inches below that point. That way you get your depth, maintain your volume and don't have to resort to your AN line transfer.

  • @geoffreyadams6236
    @geoffreyadams6236 Рік тому

    Looking good bud. A venturi jet on the return line could transfer fuel across that hump also. A little less intrusive way to do it all internal to the tank.

  • @TunturiBreak95
    @TunturiBreak95 Рік тому +6

    I think the fuel tank needs splash plates inside to stop fuel for splashing around and causing issues. By the way when pending pipes using spirit level is much better than leveling by eye. Keep up the good work!

  • @iljasauter
    @iljasauter Рік тому

    Gingium is right With his Hose theory its because of the hight. Water hight is nothing Else than Water presure when the Water gets higher the presure gets higher too, to be persize 1 Meter is 0,1 Bar (1, 45 psi) so it always wana fill Up the emptier side in order to have the same "presure".
    Keep the good work Up and im sorry if my english is not so good, im german and still learning. 😉

  • @blackfire6195
    @blackfire6195 Рік тому

    Ngl, i wouldnt mind a hour long version of these videos

  • @kayscarmadness5608
    @kayscarmadness5608 Рік тому

    OEM solution here is a small pump in the secondary chamber that feeds over. My car has that and its safe and it works 👍

  • @remnl
    @remnl Рік тому +2

    2:35 law of communicating vessels

  • @EquiliMario
    @EquiliMario Рік тому

    The external fuel hose idea will live rent free in my head as a disaster waiting to happen if I was Caleb

  • @ognjentomasevic165
    @ognjentomasevic165 Рік тому

    i like that he is using CM now. inches are good and all but CM is kinda more good :)

  • @gsp911
    @gsp911 Рік тому

    I've always thought you were a very skilled amateur fabricator, but this is not amateur work, this is pro work. 👌

  • @davidpereira5149
    @davidpereira5149 Рік тому +1

    If you put the radiator at the front, instead of the fuel tank, you could make a scoop like Formula 1 has. I think that as well as being innovative and cool, it would benefit the air flow.
    But keep up the good work, I love it

  • @oldkingcole4300
    @oldkingcole4300 Рік тому +1

    You're going to want to incorporate some rubber isolators in your fuel cell mount, aluminum cells are super prone to cracking if you hard mount them. Something about the vibrations of the vehicle resonating in the aluminum. Love the videos though man, keep up the killer work!

  • @vorticosecomb
    @vorticosecomb Рік тому

    2:32 blues clues ah notepad hahaha
    Awesome video as always, man

  • @jurgenbebja8615
    @jurgenbebja8615 Рік тому +1

    Heyyy Caleb!
    Mate just like a lot of suggestions have been sent already.. this is not safe at all.. please do a bladder system inside that has baffles and just do it as an L shape and you dont need to do the very dangerous AN line underneath it… few less liters of fuel on the tank is totally worth the safety increase.
    All the best!

  • @leviwoodring6101
    @leviwoodring6101 Рік тому +4

    If the drive saft breaks wount it hit the fule tank? Or are the bars you going to add going to protect the tank?

    • @simonbjorkebro1279
      @simonbjorkebro1279 Рік тому +1

      was thinking the same, we dont want this one to catch fire aswell

  • @gsp911
    @gsp911 Рік тому +2

    1:50 I like the mix of cm and inches. 😂

  • @_WadeBuchanan_
    @_WadeBuchanan_ Рік тому

    Sometimes I swear you've got some engineer in you. 😂 I'm looking forward to V2 of this tank. Also, my OCD would have forced me to shim the tank and put the pump on the low side. Haha. ❤ Another loyal subscriber who knows everything.

  • @mikejenkins5728
    @mikejenkins5728 Рік тому

    ging you should make those rear fenders on the bed easier to replace, drifting hard will give you some dents !! ❤️ drift truck

  • @ngarmy6602
    @ngarmy6602 Рік тому +1

    When he cries about HP is hilarious 😂😂 , love videos, do more

  • @Vaino_Hotti
    @Vaino_Hotti Рік тому +2

    A "horizontal" L-shaped tank would've been way easier, enough height for the surge tank and no side-to-side transfer nonsense.
    Would also work a bit like baffling.

  • @hummelink-modifications
    @hummelink-modifications Рік тому

    Another great video, love how the truck comes together! VPN commercial blended in nicely too

  • @Inker0
    @Inker0 Рік тому

    Always love seeing your progress as a fabricator. I've been watching since you made gaming videos and have enjoyed every project, keep up to good work Caleb!

  • @rjmoto69
    @rjmoto69 Рік тому +7

    Another solution would be to install a secondary fuel pump on the side without the surge tank that pumps fuel into or around the surge tank. In my boosted 370z I have a 255lph pump and a Holley Hydramat that sucks and pumps fuel from the drivers side to passenger side directly into the fuel pump hanger, and I have never had any slosh or starvation issues.

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +6

      That’s exactly what I’ll be doing! Thank you for the idea

  • @lolsalot1000
    @lolsalot1000 Рік тому +1

    It will flow untill the levels are equal, then it will stop flowing. A few things you may not have thought of, any sediment in the gas will become trapped in the line leading to it becoming clogged. Also now you have to completely drain the tank to remove the drive shaft and you also have a much higher chance of snagging the line and destroying your brand new tank.

  • @saulbttf31
    @saulbttf31 Рік тому +1

    Day 2 of asking gingium to do a rear mesh on the difference of height between the original bed floor and the new one to let the air from the radiator escape

  • @evasesh6585
    @evasesh6585 Рік тому

    the issues with the line under the tank like that, 1. now you have a hanging fuel line that will probably fail inspection. 2. if you have that line, you still have the same issue you had before, 2 separate tanks. The pressure will equalize so its the same level in both.
    Your best option would be to have 2 pumps, one in each side to feed the surge tank. or build the tank with one side lower for the surge tank and a slight slope to direct fuel to the side with the surge.

  • @garett789
    @garett789 Рік тому

    A fuel cell bladder would help prevent fuel leaking in an accident. That with some foam for a baffle

  • @roachwerks3043
    @roachwerks3043 Рік тому +1

    There is a much safer way to run a saddle tank than putting an AN line on the bottom. A Venturi on the return line that has a pickup on the other side. The 2g DSM has a setup like that

  • @1_slw_eg831
    @1_slw_eg831 Рік тому

    Driveshaft+fuel line=🔥waiting on Version 2 video soon

  • @sab3754
    @sab3754 Рік тому +7

    I would probably add a steel tube with the lenght of the gas tank and diameter a bit bigger than largest part of the driveshaft in one end so it can still fit trought, just a driveshaft hoop on both ends of the gas tank may not save the tank if the driveshaft explodes, wich is a bit likely in drifting.

    • @_Gingium_
      @_Gingium_  Рік тому +6

      It’ll be more than just two hoops. You shall see!

  • @Raio_Verusia
    @Raio_Verusia Рік тому

    The thing about encryption is, there is always a key, and there is always someone who holds it. Don't illusion yourself, but don't be paranoid either.

  • @bradleyhille6163
    @bradleyhille6163 Рік тому

    I get you want a street truck, but I would consider fabricating a part tool box part fuel cell that sits in the bed and not below. This gets the fuel tank away from the driveshaft, and you have a practical use for something in the bed.

  • @huntermartin8378
    @huntermartin8378 11 місяців тому

    Should invest in a no-dog for bending pipe. It's how electricians keep all bends in line

  • @loganmarson3904
    @loganmarson3904 Рік тому

    You have all the tools necessary to create a proper fuel cell with internal baffles and bend allowances are very easy once you get the hang of them. I believe if you push yourself you can achieve some amazing things and I have seen you do exactly that. Just some projects I believe you try to just get it done and aren’t focused on making something the best it could be. ❤

  • @KeithintheWoods
    @KeithintheWoods Рік тому +1

    aww yiss more drift truck

  • @greysonvarley3422
    @greysonvarley3422 Рік тому

    Love the progress on the truck can’t wait to see it done.

  • @mihailpetrovici5044
    @mihailpetrovici5044 Рік тому

    Giungium woke up one day and said, let's.make this truck 4000lbs

  • @TrungTheMaker
    @TrungTheMaker Рік тому

    you should invest in one of those laser welders

  • @oherrera679
    @oherrera679 Рік тому

    Gotta make a cool name for the truck

  • @mahdialsenussi3066
    @mahdialsenussi3066 Рік тому

    Nice work ❤️ 👍🏼

  • @garretkloska3772
    @garretkloska3772 Рік тому

    All I know is there are now 2 low sides of a tank now and truck is designed to swing back and forth, one side is “active” and designed to take fuel and put it in surge tank that takes up majority of space on that side, other side is empty void “passive” and relies solely on gravity to Re supply the “active” side. With another passive void in between that is only good for transferring fuel back and forth under 3/4 tank. Maybe it’ll be fine this is just my thought process… if it doesn’t I vote corvette style twin tanks. We know you’ll get it right one way or another caleb!

  • @redsquirrelftw
    @redsquirrelftw Рік тому

    Tank looks great! But I would revisit the line that combines the two, I feel it's just adding a potential point of failure. I would look at treating one side like a reserve tank. Maybe have a small fuel pump that can transfer fuel to the other side, or something.

  • @shadowoftheforester7106
    @shadowoftheforester7106 Рік тому +1

    AWESOME !!!

  • @AverageJoeBuilds
    @AverageJoeBuilds Рік тому

    End of watch vacuum edition 😂😂

  • @MrHeisenb3rg
    @MrHeisenb3rg Рік тому +3

    Could you not just have the inlet for the surge tanks lift pump tee off to the two sides of the fuel tank? That way it would just fill the surge tank from both lowest spots in the tank.

    • @Stereomoo
      @Stereomoo Рік тому

      As long as both intakes are submerged that,s ok, but I'd expect as soon as either one gets empty (due to slosh or unevenly draining the halves) it won't be able to pick up anything from the other side, it'll just suck air. You'd want two lift pumps from the tank to the surge tank to be able to get everything.

  • @juanmartinmonteagudo2805
    @juanmartinmonteagudo2805 Рік тому

    Hi Gingium
    Maybe someone told you, but if the program you use to desing has a tab call preferences, the unit could be change there as it is in others programs.
    Saludos compa, from Argentina

  • @roadwarrior8213
    @roadwarrior8213 Рік тому

    It's funny to me how many people threw shade about "poor decisions" on the DSM-R build. When more than likely they're probably the people who recommended the most insane ideas. But the important part isn't if you're making a mistake, it's trying not to make it twice. You're never going to know fire is hot, till you get burned.. Quite literally

  • @parkerbanken1831
    @parkerbanken1831 Рік тому

    Kurt needs white wheels so y’all can match and have “Ginigum racing” on the sides for FDD

  • @UncleSpool
    @UncleSpool Рік тому +5

    I think I see a fatal flaw in your fuel cell design: lateral g-force. When you're going sideways, the fuel will push to one side, leading to starvation, this is just my observation. Hopefully I'm wrong, lol.

    • @4inc248
      @4inc248 Рік тому

      They can work around this by filling tank with some sort of foam that the fuel wont slush around, also stops fuel for foaming up

    • @Mirsky256
      @Mirsky256 Рік тому +5

      Internal baffles could help there? I'm more concerned about having a gas filled pipe routing under the driveshaft. I hate to be one of those folks and hope he has a plan for building it safely but what happens if the driveshaft fails? I guess if you're creating a driveshaft hoop you could route the fuel pipe under that.

    • @4inc248
      @4inc248 Рік тому

      ​@@Mirsky256said in the video about creating driveshaft hoops

    • @UncleSpool
      @UncleSpool Рік тому

      @@4inc248 i was thinking that too, but then I also realized the surge tank should take care of it, as long as it's not too long of a drift.

    • @chrismichaelyoung
      @chrismichaelyoung Рік тому

      tank for sure needs internal baffles

  • @2doormoore
    @2doormoore Рік тому

    Stock e30 tanks have that same setup with the line at the bottom connecting both tanks

  • @minimumeffortenthusiast8242

    You should make those AN lines dry disconnect for ease of disassembly. That way you don't have to drain the tank everytime you need to remove the Driveshaft which I assume will be something you'll need to remove a lot replacing clutches and stuff like that.

  • @schnitzelman7605
    @schnitzelman7605 Рік тому

    i would try to weld bracket right into corners on the side that sits on these brackets you welded on frame.... just lil corner aluminium plates just to hold it...

  • @Mitzy-0409
    @Mitzy-0409 Рік тому +4

    Any side impact and that’s toast 😢
    Could you make the width smaller?

    • @poelmeister
      @poelmeister Рік тому +2

      @Gingium please take note, it’s truth

  • @ttinnovations3310
    @ttinnovations3310 Рік тому

    Sweet ( comment, lesson never learned? The fuel cell should make it in TWO layers!! Or with a rubber bladder, or make two small cells and pump one cell into the other with a lift pump )( AND you need segments to prevent slashing of 7lbs per gallon fluid inside as your drift it left right back forward) ( cut that long tank you welded in half,rubber sheet on the brackets on bottoms ( the sheet rubber for construction windows works well)

  • @cuconatparfour665
    @cuconatparfour665 Рік тому +1

    You should definitely need to put a guard or a ring for that driveshaft if you're going to run that fuel tank just for safety reasons.

  • @peterpan9785
    @peterpan9785 Рік тому

    Vertigo episode - did u have a new cam-man?

  • @2F2F
    @2F2F Рік тому +1

    As others have said if the driveshaft breaks and grabs the fuel line youll have another fun fire on your hands

  • @tommallory4841
    @tommallory4841 Рік тому

    Should of welded the tabs to the plate before assembling the tank then you could of clamped some stainless to other side to work as a heat sink and keep everything flat

  • @Wingspan_5
    @Wingspan_5 Рік тому

    That tank transfer line is a disaster waiting to happen. Please just do a transfer pump like a factory saddle-bag setup has

  • @jeromenoble5496
    @jeromenoble5496 Рік тому

    No baffles And ya gotta put a shield under it in case of breaking your drive shaft.

  • @NomHeads
    @NomHeads Рік тому +1

    It's pretty common for motorcycle tanks having a line connecting both sides of the tank

    • @poelmeister
      @poelmeister Рік тому +3

      Yeah but there’s no high rpm axle spinning through it, is there.

  • @tim3kgt
    @tim3kgt Рік тому

    fuel cell 2.0 : just sump it only on the pass side. leave the driver side shallow. angle the bottom of the shallow driver side to flow to the pass side. less capacaity but far less complication and decent weight distr. for racing.

  • @Thelegoman901
    @Thelegoman901 Рік тому

    I felt like I was watching Blues Clues at 2:30

  • @uuhhhnotjake2847
    @uuhhhnotjake2847 Рік тому

    Yeah a fuel transfer tube, we use it on semi trucks

  • @gamingtime6046
    @gamingtime6046 Рік тому

    I love this build

  • @SkyWolfGaming12
    @SkyWolfGaming12 Рік тому

    tbh, I think it would be better to just remove one side of the tank that below the driveshaft cutout. so you still have enough depth for the pump and you wouldn't need to run a hose. It would reduce capacity but I think it's worth the simplicity.