timurf

Righto - the internal surge tank is basically the same concept as the trap door affair in the typical competition oil pan. It is a separate plastic container (open at the top) with either one way valves or flaps letting fuel in but not out, the pickup is in the middle at the very bottom. Therefore the internal surge tank replaces your fuel pickup in the fuel cell, only one line runs between the pickup and the fill plate (which then runs to your fuel pump.) I have surge tanks in my hillclimber (roadster) and my vintage CP Z. I had problems in certain corners with fuel starvation before using them. I don't have experience with the external kind - maybe they function like a vent tank?

Thanks, Jeff, for keeping us informed. I am sure their products worked fine unless you found yourself in an accident. : ) What is more disturbing is that Impact Racing was owned + operated by Bill Simpson - the former founder/owner of Simpson Safety Equipment. Oh the controversy! At least thats what the inracingnews.com article states. I always buy the cheapest safety equipment money can buy - G-Force! Hey at least they haven't yet been discredited. And I've had great results with them in 9 accident-free seasons.

Thanks to Koalia for the cool insider info from Aaltonen! Funny to see how he considers todays Monte events as 'kindergarten.' Gotta love the old school!!