achampagne
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So I am starting the design for the fuel system for my 87 ranger. I am going to put in a fuel cell into the truck to get better weight distribution, and to make room for the rear suspension shocks. My question is, which position for the new fuel cell would be best. The purpose of this truck is time attack and drift.
The first position would be behind the rear axle flush with the frame. Like below:
The perks of this is that it would keep the fuel cell low. However, it would bring the fuel cell further back than stock which would move the center of gravity closer to the rear.
The second position would be located right behind the cab. Like below:
The perks of this is it would keep the center of gravity closer to the center of the truck. However, because it has to sit high to make room for the drive shaft, it would raise the center of gravity a little higher compared to stock.
For anyone who has built a track specific car, what position would be better.
The first position would be behind the rear axle flush with the frame. Like below:
The perks of this is that it would keep the fuel cell low. However, it would bring the fuel cell further back than stock which would move the center of gravity closer to the rear.
The second position would be located right behind the cab. Like below:
The perks of this is it would keep the center of gravity closer to the center of the truck. However, because it has to sit high to make room for the drive shaft, it would raise the center of gravity a little higher compared to stock.
For anyone who has built a track specific car, what position would be better.