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thedugan 06-09-2008 03:00 AM

Sounds like the exhaust tail pipes were to close to fuel lines and could be creating a vapor lock issue. So they removed them.

This damn vapor lock issue is a problem. Scott did the same setup I did so I am watching this one.There has been so much talk about the regulator in the back and the single fuel line to the front. I hope its not a problem.

7TSS 06-09-2008 11:09 AM

Actually I read that he was running w/out tailpipes in his WOT thread. (Maybe he didn't put them back on since the new Corsa's were 2-1/2" instead of the FM 3".) That would probably mean that hot exhaust gases were blowing straight onto the pump/regulator possibly leading to vapor lock.

Stuart Adams 06-09-2008 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 7TSS (Post 152562)
Actually I read that he was running w/out tailpipes in his WOT thread. (Maybe he didn't put them back on since the new Corsa's were 2-1/2" instead of the FM 3".) That would probably mean that hot exhaust gases were blowing straight onto the pump/regulator possibly leading to vapor lock.

That's it. With the big tires, big brakes, hot conditions, narrowed compact rear , not having tail pipes probably just created too much heat. I'm sure Scott will fix at home later. Bad ass car.

Steve1968LS2 06-09-2008 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by thedugan (Post 152519)
This damn vapor lock issue is a problem. Scott did the same setup I did so I am watching this one.There has been so much talk about the regulator in the back and the single fuel line to the front. I hope its not a problem.

I ran the regulator in the back and a single line to the engine. Hey, it's good enough for every GM car including the Camaro and Vette :)


<-- wishing he was on the Power Tour right now.....

kwhizz 06-09-2008 04:55 PM

A Picture is worth a Million Words.........Nuff Said!!

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC09477.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...8/DSC09476.jpg

LOL:willy: :rofl:
Ken

Stuart Adams 06-09-2008 07:00 PM

Oh mighty ruler, gas gauge my friend - :lol: :lol:

awr68 06-09-2008 07:54 PM

Looks like nice weather! Thanks for the pics!

XcYZ 06-09-2008 08:00 PM

Yep, ran out of gas, but not sure what's up with that. I only went 187 miles when it ran out. Fortunately, Mark had a gallon or two in his trunk that I put in, then we siphoned about 3 gallons out of another car for insurance, then drove 8 miles to the next gas station and it only took 4.6 gallons to fill the tank. That's roughly 20mpg and in line with what I've been getting, but I've gone quite a ways further between fills before.

Oh well, makes for a good photo op. :lol:


Thank God the heat is behind us. Little Rock was ugly.

BC69 06-09-2008 08:02 PM

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Oh mighty ruler, gas gauge my friend -
Haha, those pictures will be popping up alot on this site in the future I bet! ;) :D


Seems like its a blast! Hope everyone is enjoying it!!!!!


Tim

Van B 06-09-2008 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XcYZ (Post 152619)
Yep, ran out of gas, but not sure what's up with that. I only went 187 miles when it ran out. Fortunately, Mark had a gallon or two in his trunk that I put in, then we siphoned about 3 gallons out of another car for insurance, then drove 8 miles to the next gas station and it only took 4.6 gallons to fill the tank. That's roughly 20mpg and in line with what I've been getting, but I've gone quite a ways further between fills before.

Oh well, makes for a good photo op. :lol:


Thank God the heat is behind us. Little Rock was ugly.

How big is the tank?


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