tank material ?

[rallystyle]

i am looking at a ricks tank. i see that you can now get them in aluminum and save about 35 lbs vs there SS tanks. the real question i have is about the durability vs the SS tank. my car is stored out side in the winter and the roads up here (alaska) suck. i dont want to have to worry about the tank having problems and corrosion problems. i plan on going with a vaporworx setup and just dont want the weight.

[anthonys 69]

If your racing and every millisecond counts go aluminum and mount the tank in the trunk. if not the extra weight really isn’t an issue. I personally think you cant beat stainless steel.

[anthonys 69]

or the back bed.

[Kenova]

Considering the difference in weight, would the difference in the cost of shipping have an effect on your decision?

Ken

[BonzoHansen]

an aluminum gas tank? is there a rock shield under it?

[GNon18s]

an aluminum gas tank? is there a rock shield under it?

I dont know what your trying to say here, but aluminum is plenty durable for a fuel tank. Next time you pass a big rig on the highway look and see what the fuel tanks are made of...
Many OEM tanks are plastic.

[parsonsj]

Corrosion isn't an issue with SS or aluminum. Aluminum would be my choice.

[68sixspeed]

I would look into anodizing the aluminum or it will get oxidized (white) from the road salts etc. Or stainless and it is a non-issue.

Personally, for Alaska roads, I'd go stainless just for strength.

[BonzoHansen]

I guess I'm just imagining thinner stuff.

plastic oem tanks are quite tough.

[Coburn_Performance]

I built my own using 10 ga 6061 Al with formed end tanks...it's plenty light and with the baffles, I can stand on it! I did, however, install a rock shield.





It'll be coated with bedliner prior to installation.

[Kenova]

Where did you find the tank ends?

Ken