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Anyone added fuel capacity for extra range?

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bobc455

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My daily commute is 145 miles, if I don't have to run errands or anything. So I am at a gas station too often.

Anyone added a fuel cell, or come up with other creative ways to increase fuel capacity?
 


DanPrixGTP said:
Buy a Prius.
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cost effectiveness: terrible.

you could add another fuel cell in the trunk, but kinda seems like a lot of effort to save yourself from stopping at the gas station. what kind of gas mileage are you getting currently?
 
Added 5-10 gallon fuel cell would be a cool idea, just have to tap the tank for the fuel to drain down into it. I'd even put a valve on it, and just open it once you are near empty.


I'd just guess that you get 2.5-3 days from a tank of gas.
 
Yeah, I fill up at least 3x/week. I do a lot of other driving in addition to my commute...

I'm getting between 23-26 MPG, depending on traffic conditions, snow, etc. I think MPG is okay, I just need more M's. And something around 5-10 gallons would be perfect.

I've thought about a fuel cell. Maybe even in the spare tire well. I'm sure I could invent something (a pump arrangement, venting, etc.) but I'm just wondering if anyone has already gone down this road and could save me some invention.

Something like this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/abt-171115
 
Remove rear seats and any other additional weight u font need.

Buy a cheap cell and drill a hole through the trunk floor driver side so the line can meet the main fuel tank entry line and buy a 3 way t fitting to attach to.

Easily reversible if needed. And no extra electronics
 


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