auxilliary fuel tanks

Melissa
I've negotiated with ARB to supply two @ $530 each.
The manufacturer told me that everything that is needed to install is supplied along with comprehensive instructions. No drilling required !

Steve,

Careful with that, I installed a LRT night before last, and the tolerances, and holes are a nightmare, there is less than 2mm all round the tank, and I have 1 knuckle left! We were that close on holes, that we were going to oval out the holes, as they were really that close to not fitting..

Bruce,
I fiitted a Brown Davis 78ltr subtank to my GQ and had to remove it twice over the years. The biggest P@#ck of a job i've ever done. So I understand where you are coming from. Hence the reason for asking if anyone has fitted the tank in question.

Can you elaborate on dtronic. What is it and what was the cost.

Countin the days till I head northBush Bappo's 4WD Club

BJ, I'm actually replacing the existing 30ltr subtack with the 70 ltr. From all the pricings I've been given for the various replacement subs and main tanks, on a "litre for litre" basis the option is by far the best value.

Bigbear, Safari Dtronic is an aftermarket ECU that replaces original ECU . It improves performance greatly, no more turbo lag ,
smother acceleration, check it out on their web site. Cost $1495 fitted from TJM Kings Park Regards Bob
Wish i was still here / Gulf in July

Richard,

Did you have it fitted or was it DIY? Would like to add one to my Triton but don't have the time or inclination to do it myself.

WombatLive today as if there may be no tomorrow

They did for me but looking at it it does not appear to be difficult. On the Frontera there are already existing mountings fitted at the back for a tank. I think in America they do not allow tanks behind the rear axle so the primary tank was moved to under the kerbside passenger seat. The extra tank fitted at the rear has been fashioned so it does not effect the departure angle. The only thing I might have had to get someone else to do was the electrics. All I know about electricity is it hurts. There is a small pump to be wired in with a switch on the dash. The existing fuel gauge was rewired so with the flick of a switch I can check the fuel amount in each tank. I do not have to pump very often as splashing between the tanks seems to do most of the work.
By the way are you diesel or petrol. If you are petrol then a gas conversion should be considered. I would have liked to have put on gas but Holden do not do it and I was told that the Isuzu engine in the Frontera costs a lot of money ($3000 plus) to convert to gas. The fuel tank cost me $1100 fitted.
Hope this helps.
Richard

Richard,
Thanks for the info - will look into it. I'm currently petrol and have entertained the thought of LPG but there is a strong rumour that the excise on LPG will be raised in 2005 to bring the price more in line with ULP (see post 4938). This would negate any potential cost savings.Live today as if there may be no tomorrow