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is nice....

I'm not sure about in vic but there are a few perspex places in syd that can knock something up pretty easily. or you could consider the sard surge tanks which mount the pump inside the tank which is a good idea, and looks neat. plus being inside the tank surrounded by fuel it tends to quieten down the pump a bit. :D

edit: I seem to remember paul dirtgarage had a very nice perspex cover for his pumps and surge tank. pretty sure it's his set-up I'm picturing. had neat little holes with rubber grommets for the hoses to pass through.

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Yeah, I think a custom one from a perspex manufacturer may be the go. I know there's on in Sunshine here in Vic, but I was just not sure when I'd get the time to go there to get it done. I should do it though as I need a second one made for something else.

The Sard setup is really nice, but I already have a surge tank, so I want to go with that. I just need to section it off from the cabin for CAMS approval.

I might shoot Paul a PM too, thanks Richard.

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I seem to remember paul dirtgarage had a very nice perspex cover for his pumps and surge tank. pretty sure it's his set-up I'm picturing. had neat little holes with rubber grommets for the hoses to pass through.

Yeah it was a Performance Metalcraft product...i think they no longer do them. The enclosure is required for all internal surge tanks that are not totally sealed from cabin to comply with ANDRA regulations. It prevents fuel from spraying around inside the car in the unfortunate circumstance of a hose or fitting failure or accident.

Looks the part too.

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hey all as ive read some of u guys are in need of a surge tank enclosure if all goes well and i go ahead making it i would be happy to make more for others let me know

thanks Daniel

What sort of design are you looking at?

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Hey lads just in case if you need another fabi I could prob help out (not trying to cut your lunch Dan just offering). It looks like a simple bit of kit should be pretty easy to make let me know.

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