Thinking about making the hump, in the trunk into a 90 degree angle and making the gas tank bigger. From the looks of it, it looks like a possible 5 gal+ enlargement. It's not like I can use my trunk for anything else but holding a loaf of bread. Will post pics of the process as I go thru.

 

I'm sure this will be a question among many...why?? The range on these cars are fairly good (350 miles safely).

 

I'm one of the why not kind of people.

 

What other benefit is there to spend the kind of money you're about to just to get about 100+ more miles out of a tank? I just don't see the point.

There's a lot more you can do with the trunk of the car than to add a gas tank. Put a custom system in the trunk if you're not going to use it. That's a little more practical.

But hey, it's not my car, you can do as you please with your property and money.

 

I get why. 350 mile car, 500 mile bladder. I'd like a bigger gas tank also.

Zorro

 

Hey! I didn't mean to end this thread. I would really like to add 3-5 more gallons of gas. Would it be possible to add a small fuel cell in place of some of the Styrofoam in the back? Just asking.

Zorro

 

the styrofoam that is there to absorb impact ? yes ... but at the cost of your safety ... HDDP found a nice titanium plate above his gas tank. and you guys are proposing bringing the explosives closer into the cabin and removing the impact absorbing material around it ?

best of luck ?

BTW: i have a 1987 jeep i do crazy stuff to ... i try to leave this xf alone cause it was not engineered by a bunch of off-roaders on acid.

 

Besides the safety issue (people love to tail gate this car). There is also a Max. load capacity to deal with. I think it's only 450 lbs.
It's just not a very good idea, but that's just my opinion.

 

The gas tank actually has a lot of components like vent lines and roll over valves. Reconfiguring the tank will have to take these components into consideration.

 

If you want a safe tank, you can buy aircraft and racing frangible and self sealing tanks. I can bet the price is high. You would have to get the appropriate fittings though.

Personally, after 30 years as a pilot, I am allergic to fuel that is behind me and wants to come forward in a crash. IMO.