Non CW 914/6 oil tank question.... |
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Non CW 914/6 oil tank question.... |
Joe Bob |
Mar 15 2004, 09:34 AM
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Has anyone used an aftermarket oil tank and mounted it say....in the rear trunk or up front? If so, who made it....?
I'm thinking of doing it because of PRICE, fittings (AN) and better weight distribution.... |
ArtechnikA |
Mar 15 2004, 09:46 AM
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rich herzog Group: Members Posts: 7,390 Joined: 4-April 03 From: Salted Roads, PA Member No.: 513 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mikez @ Mar 15 2004, 07:34 AM) Has anyone used an aftermarket oil tank and mounted it say....in the rear trunk... drysump oil tanks must be tall and thin. i think you'd have packaging problems with a rear trunk mount. the front has issues with hot, expensive oil lines running past or through the cabin, but the volume of the lines might let you get away with a slightly smaller tank. i think if i were looking to relocate something, i'd move the battery to the front and mount a tank in the space vacated by removing the battery tray and support, and as deep as possible. good for cg, keeps the lines short, and the heat in the engine room. once upon a time, ATL made oil tanks, maybe Moroso too. |
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