Bespoke Header Tank
Mr C - 14/9/11 at 08:02 PM
I noticed a few threads enquiring about suitable header tanks for their respective projects. I had been looking for one for my subaru engined v-storm
and couldn't find one with enough inlets for the twin rads and the right size to fit where I wanted. I also wanted as big as possible to avoid
using an expansion tank if possible.
In the end I did a sketch with dimensions and went to Tim and Steve at T&S Fabrication in Staplehurst, Kent. I provided a cnc machined neck and
cap from CBS (£15) and a couple of flared pipe joiners for the inlets. Did a great Job, they even tolerated me taking it away half finished and
measuring brackets etc to ensure it fitted perfectly and popping it back to complete.
Cost £110 plus the bits from CBS. I thought was good value given the cost of some of the of the shelf alloy ones out there. Plus they are a couple of
great blokes, total petrolheads of the two wheeled kind.
Image below
TimC - 14/9/11 at 08:12 PM
That is nice!
In a similar vein, I rate Evalution Designs.
blakep82 - 14/9/11 at 08:18 PM
ooh, thats erm, quite a lot... it does look very nice though, and there are a lot more expensive ones that don't look as good out there!
i got mine for about half the price from Jim at alloyracingfabrications.com
he's got a standard budget one, but can alter to suit what you need (inlet and outlet sizes, tank dimentions etc) for the same price
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edit, i'm saying that just in case anyone is looking on here for recommendations, not not trying to insult the quality
[Edited on 14/9/11 by blakep82]
Mr C - 14/9/11 at 08:52 PM
quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
ooh, thats erm, quite a lot... i'm saying that just in case anyone is looking on here for recommendations, not not trying to insult the
quality
No worries Blake, 
I did look at getting a company to modify a stock tank, I couldn't find one suitable enough. Its difficult to see in the
image the space restrictions, the tank had to be that size which is the biggest I could fit in the hole. Also the flexibility to get the mounts in the
correct place to line up with the original mounting holes, was important to me so it had to be someone local to me. So I expected to pay a bit
more.
In hindsight I would maybe have choosen a less complex car for a first build, than a mid engine twin rad turbo'd thing and go for something with
the engine with carbs at the other end. though would it have been so much of a challenge for me
[Edited on 14/9/11 by Mr C]
RK - 15/9/11 at 02:07 AM
I totally agree with your assessment of the first build. Mine is what I was able to do with the help and advice (not good advice as it turned out) I
had at the beginning. Should have gone MX5 all the way. Nice tanks by the way.
HowardB - 15/9/11 at 02:27 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Mr C
I noticed a few threads enquiring about suitable header tanks for their respective projects. I had been looking for one for my subaru engined v-storm
and couldn't find one with enough inlets for the twin rads and the right size to fit where I wanted. I also wanted as big as possible to avoid
using an expansion tank if possible.
In the end I did a sketch with dimensions and went to Tim and Steve at T&S Fabrication in Staplehurst, Kent. I provided a cnc machined neck and
cap from CBS (£15) and a couple of flared pipe joiners for the inlets. Did a great Job, they even tolerated me taking it away half finished and
measuring brackets etc to ensure it fitted perfectly and popping it back to complete.
Cost £110 plus the bits from CBS. I thought was good value given the cost of some of the of the shelf alloy ones out there. Plus they are a couple of
great blokes, total petrolheads of the two wheeled kind.
Image below
That sounds like an awesome set up, are there any more pictures?
Mr C - 15/9/11 at 05:20 PM
Originally posted by HowardB
That sounds like an awesome set up, are there any more pictures?
I've a blog at scoobystorm.tumblr.com also image of engine below
