Bigger fuel tank?

[RonnieType65]

Anyone know of a higher capacity fuel tank that you can use in the roadster? Looking for 20+ gallons.

[MVRight]

Boyd's? Sponsor and supposed to be right around 20 gallons. I've seen some posts that fuel cells are also higher capacity.

[RonnieType65]

Wow, it couldn't have been any more in front of my face. Thank you!

[Bob Cowan]

I didn't know that Boyd's was making tanks for the roadster. I thought it was only for the '33?

Some people have used the tank from a Crown Vic. It is (IIRC) 22 gal, and is almost a direct bolt in. It hangs lower than a Mustang tank, and does not use the plastic cover.

You can buy a 22 gal fuel cell from Fuel Safe that is a direct bolt in for the Mustang. That allows you to use all the mustang parts like fuel pumps, senders, filler necks, etc. It is a very expensive option, though, like around $2200.

The above two options allow you to use a dropped trunk floor. That is very handy for travel and touring.

I saw one talented individual who modified the Mustang tank by extending the left side upwards, and making it flat on top.

I have seen some custom made tanks that can hold 20-25 gal. They are generally not a simple bolt on, and require some fabrication of mounts. Custom tanks are not cheap, either.

I can't remember where the Spec car gets it's fuel cell, but it's not from FFR any longer. That one is rectangular, and is (I think) 20 gal.

A note about fuel cells: The volume of the cell is based on a volume measurement of the casing. By the time you add the bladder, foam, collector(s), the volume is a lot less. My 22 gal cell really only holds 18 gal.

Go to the other forum and do a search on fuel tanks. There's some good information there. Be sure and search the archived posts, too.

[RonnieType65]

Might go with the Crown Vic tank....looking for expanded fuel capacity so I can drive the roadster some distance on E85.

[Bob Cowan]

Yeah, that is kind of a problem for me, too. I can only carry 18 gallons. And with decreased mileage on E85, it kind of limits my range.

[riptide motorsport]

the crown vic/grand marquis is the easiest and most affordable way to go.

[johnnyb26]

You might check with Joe at Nor-East Replicas he offered an aluminum tank which held 26 Gallons.