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 Post subject: Subi Fuel tank
PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:57 pm 
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I am converting my VW engine to a Subi engine and I had a question about my gas tank. I currently have a spun aluminum round tank. Can I modify my tank to work or do i need a new tank with a return.

I have also read about running a small reservoir below an existing tank. Will that work?

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 Post subject: Re: Subi Fuel tank
PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:09 pm 
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You need to nothing except some fancy plumbing. Toooooo easy. I'll see if I can find the info for you.

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Look here ----> http://woodsbuggy.com/forum/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=3648

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 Post subject: Re: Subi Fuel tank
PostPosted: Wed Jun 10, 2009 8:30 pm 
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That's the one.

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 Post subject: Re: Subi Fuel tank
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I use the spun 10 gal aluminum with fancy plumbing work, works good!

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 Post subject: Re: Subi Fuel tank
PostPosted: Thu Jun 11, 2009 12:51 am 
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That sounds too easy to be true. I sure am glad I asked before I started modifying the tank.

Appreciate the help. One more thing off the checklist before I pull my VW engine.

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 Post subject: Re: Subi Fuel tank
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MM I thought we hashed this out at Turkey Bay and decided you would not do this !!!!!
Just kidding we will be waiting on pics and updates !


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 Post subject: Re: Subi Fuel tank
PostPosted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:38 pm 
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It is Firebugs fault.. He made it too appealing with a 2.2 subi ready to install.

Just kidding... The main reason I am converting is so I can pass my yearly emissions test. The VW engine does not stand a chance and I am tired of paying $700 each year for a waiver.

I must say, I am a little nervous. My 1835 has never let me down and I am not very knowledgeable about the subi engines. I hope they are as reliable as everyone says.

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I am going to lean on your opinion once its done . I thought about putting one in Angie's buggy to try one out .
Have you already started the actual swap ?


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Nope, I am waiting until after the ride next weekend.

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 Post subject: Re: Subi Fuel tank
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MickeyMouse wrote:
I must say, I am a little nervous. My 1835 has never let me down and I am not very knowledgeable about the subi engines. I hope they are as reliable as everyone says.

This my 4th year with the same motor. Runs as good today as it did when I put it in.

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