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Modifying ERA fuel tank
Not like I've got enough projects on my hands, but am now looking at a improved fuel system. With 566 HP it occurs to me that the FE is going to need better fuel flow.
So, my design is as follows:
1. Install Clay Smith high volume (140gpm) mechanical fuel pump
2. -8 braided lines to fuel filter - Fram HPG1
3. Holley 2 port fuel pressure regulator
4. -8 line to Barry Grant Mighty Demon 750
That I think addresses the fuel pump to carb set up. Now the challenge - fuel tank to fuel pump.
Apparently the ERA aluminum tank has a top mounted pickup that is a 3/8" hose barb threaded into a 1/4" npt boss. This becomes the restriction in the system as I'd like at least a -8 AN line to the fuel pump with a similar sized pickup outlet on the tank.
Has anyone modified an ERA tank to change the pick-up to a larger, higher flowing size? What was invovled?
Who are the sources for fuel cells that would bolt in place of the ERA tank and round numbers on price?
Other ideas?
Thanks!
Scott
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