[Dragncar]

Originally Posted by Tim Corcoran

What I got from this thread is the most important thing is picking up fuel from the tank. The factory tank and pick up works fine for what it was designed to do but under hard acceleration the fuel climbs the rear of the tank and uncovers the inlet tube. Three choices, sump the factory tank (requires a good welder), install an aftermarket fuel tank and in tank pump or install a fuel cell.

Is there a way to modify the pickup tube to move it to the back of the tank?

More than 3 choices. 1.42 (best) 60 foot, pulls the front tires 4-5" with no sump, no aftermarket tank , no in tank pump and no fuel cell.
You don't weld on a fuel tank if you have a choice. If the fit is good you silver solder them. Factory talks are soldered.
I got to 12 flat with just pulling the sock off and extending the pickup to the rear of the tank.
The 1/2" steel line I added ends up in the same area . I can pull a lot of fuel with what I have.
I do have to keep at least 5 gallons in the tank though. I start out a race with 5-8 gallons of fuel and add a little before each run.

It will end up with a fuel cell for safety reasons at least.
When I race Super Pro those 7-8 second rides fly by you on the big end like you are standing still. I have seen problems happen( blown tires, tie rod ends) and one can ends up in the other lane. It would be ugly.