I got a 90L made up and it cost fro memory an extra $100.
DROP TANK
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, May 13 2006 09:45 PM
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 10:33 PM
Surely straps can't be illegal because then the original tank set up on an LH/LX/UC would be illegal! And probably on other cars too.From whathe informed me straps are illegal in some states so all his tanks bolt to the chassis of the car.
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 11:07 PM
^ just to add to that comment, I think the reason that they would be illegal IF the straps are not located in a groove like they are on a standard tank, I cant see the tank sliding out though
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Posted 30 May 2006 - 11:58 PM
LHEFI did you have it made at brown davis ?
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Posted 10 June 2006 - 04:43 PM
So where did you get in contact with these guys??quote from Brown Davis
we still make many alloy drop tanks to suit your Torana, they are fully
baffled and come in a mill finish polish.(all our performance car tanks are
fully baffled to eliminate fuel surge)...
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I have a few queries that I would like to put to them in regards some extra modifications I would like done to a tank.
After close inspection of the 05 HDT Promo car here in Tas I can see where they were modified to prevent damage to the usual areas like corners and rear section that would scrape.
I am looking to get mine built with these as well as a few other additions but am unable to find how to contact them!
Any help appreciated.
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Posted 10 June 2006 - 06:04 PM
their phone number is 03 9762 8722 adress is 47 holloway dr bayswater vic 3153
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 01:25 AM
Thanks heaps for that!!
Couldnt find any info at all online, will ring on Tuesday!
Couldnt find any info at all online, will ring on Tuesday!
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Posted 11 June 2006 - 09:10 AM
Jnr_Ate, here's a pic of the 120L tank. No clearance issues, I've never hit on anything, in fact the front spoiler hits on things well before the tank ever will.
Just my experience. Only thing with drop tanks is keeping an eye on the rear entry angle, a straight line extended from the bottom of the tire to the lowest rear part of the body work. Bear in mind, for this exercise, the exhaust pipes are considered as part of the body. Thought the copper had me when he pulled me up for it. Thank god it is on the Engineer's Certificate.
Just my experience. Only thing with drop tanks is keeping an eye on the rear entry angle, a straight line extended from the bottom of the tire to the lowest rear part of the body work. Bear in mind, for this exercise, the exhaust pipes are considered as part of the body. Thought the copper had me when he pulled me up for it. Thank god it is on the Engineer's Certificate.
Edited by Yella SLuR, 11 June 2006 - 09:11 AM.
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 12:35 AM
Anyone tell you lately that Old Yella has a pretty sexy ass.......... 
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Posted 12 June 2006 - 12:37 AM
i agree!
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Posted 13 June 2006 - 11:33 PM
I recently purchased a Brown & Davis for my race car. The quality of the welds, bends and engineering is simply faultless. I paid approx $1200 for the 120lt tank with 1/2" pickup and return tubes plus internal swirlpot to boot. I used the standard gauge sender but blocked off the standard pickup & used the 1/2" ones instead. I havn't experienced any fuel surge / pickup issues & that included 3 hillclimb events in the Dutton Rally.
Clearance is fine as long as your not careless on driveways!!!
Only thing you need to be aware of with the B&D strapless tank is that it requires the strap mounting points nearest to the rear of the car to be ground off - as the tank sits flush with the rear boot sill.
I think you'll find the rego issues with the straped tanks is probably due to the extra weight put on the 4 strap attachment points - they were designed to hold 60kg of juce, not 120!! Saying that I had a hatch with a strapped 100lt tank and that never dropped its ball sack.
If you don't mind strapless then don't hesitate - go the brown and davis you won't regret it!!!!
Clearance is fine as long as your not careless on driveways!!!
Only thing you need to be aware of with the B&D strapless tank is that it requires the strap mounting points nearest to the rear of the car to be ground off - as the tank sits flush with the rear boot sill.
I think you'll find the rego issues with the straped tanks is probably due to the extra weight put on the 4 strap attachment points - they were designed to hold 60kg of juce, not 120!! Saying that I had a hatch with a strapped 100lt tank and that never dropped its ball sack.
If you don't mind strapless then don't hesitate - go the brown and davis you won't regret it!!!!
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 12:06 AM
Yeah, i would love to get a BD tank, maybe i will affor it oneday and treat myself!
They just look awesome and i think are worth the money!
They just look awesome and i think are worth the money!
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 11:08 AM
Phat ass yeah. Thanks fellas.
LHRacer, was that your car in the Dutton's this year?
LHRacer, was that your car in the Dutton's this year?
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Posted 14 June 2006 - 10:05 PM
heres mine, it is bolted to the chassis and was made by a bloke i know, was a top job too!
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Posted 05 July 2006 - 09:52 PM
So has anyone got some pics that show the mounting of both a strapless and strapped tank to the chassis rails? And also state what brand tank it is - I assume not all tanks mount the same.
Thanks in advance,
Thanks in advance,
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Posted 06 July 2006 - 07:14 PM
somebody tell yella and timbo that they both have very nice asses!!
i just ordered my tank from B&D this afternoon..... love tax returns!
i just ordered my tank from B&D this afternoon..... love tax returns!
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Posted 06 July 2006 - 10:11 PM
So has anyone got some pics that show the mounting of both a strapless and strapped tank to the chassis rails?
mine is a strapless b/d tank.You can just see the angle sections on the side where the tank bolts on to the chassis.
Another tank with 1/2" lines+internal swirlpot
they look sooo nice there!!
Edited by LXdamo, 06 July 2006 - 10:14 PM.
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