Fuel tanks in 1/th scale

[bsmtboy2]

Just wanted to get an idea what size tanks are you running in your scales, i am upgrading my fuel setup and need some ideas on main tank and hopper tank sizes

 

[Don Ferrette]

I consider 20 oz. the minimum. The new Bud T-4 will carry 23 oz. B)

 

[ken stang]

I run a 16 oz and a 2 oz hopper tank in my Miss US. I start the motor at 1minute 45 seconds. Make 2 laps to the start of the race. Comes in with hopper full and about 2 oz in main tank. KEN

 

[Al Waters]

Two 8 Oz tanks in a chisel nose running a K 67 on 45%.

No problem with fuel.

Al Waters

NAMBA Vice President

NAMBA Scale Unlimited Chairman

President-Southern California Scale Thunderboat Association

 

[Don Ferrette]

Two 8 Oz tanks in a chisel nose running a K 67 on 45%. No problem with fuel.

I used to get by on 2 8oz & a 1oz hopper but not anymore. Besides the extra fuel let's you get in early. I've seen too many times where guys can't start until 1:45 or even 1:30 because of fuel capacity only to have something like a bad glow plug or flooded motor not get launched in time........... :blink:

 

[Paul Pachmayer]

Hey Guys,

Wish I could help but I'm running 32 sub-c cells in my 1/8th scale, they hold a bit over 3300mah if that helps.

Paul.

 

[Don Ferrette]

Hey Guys,
Wish I could help but I'm running 32 sub-c cells in my 1/8th scale, they hold a bit over 3300mah if that helps.

Paul.

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[Mike Hughes]

14 oz main and a 2 oz sump. With plenty to spare. Even with 2 min mill I usually run around 12 oz. I have never got into the sump.

Mike

 

[Don Ferrette]

It all depends on your application like what motor, pipe, prop, boat weight, nitro %, elevation you run at, etc, etc, etc. I know Charles is asking as I've seen him run out of fuel on his last lap more times than he would like to remember. :unsure:

 

[bsmtboy2]

Between the tanks and my no good fuel doctor, i lost one race with about 50 ft to go, 2-3 races with the front straight to go and miss the final in New York by half a lap. I have since put 2 new tanks in 16 oz main with a 2oz hopper. Thanks for all the info guys B)