Alright boys.... the lowdown on FRYBRID
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Alright boys.... the lowdown on FRYBRID
So, I went to see Chris from Frybrid in seattle today with the intention of picking up a kit, with a 24 x 7 inch round tank to fit in my spare tire basket. That looked hokey, so after looking at all the pre selected size tanks he had I decided I would have one custom built. He says if it takes the same amount of material and the same amount of time as a standard tank he makes it will be the same price, the more aluminum and the more time, the more money. The deal is it has to have 2.5 inches on top for the heat exchanger and fuel lines. I am going to build a cardboard model, to the dimensions I choose and then tuck it up under there, if all goes well I will send him a diagram of all measurements and it will be made when he has time. Right now he is not busy and I could have it by next week, if I wait a week it could be a month long wait, who knows.
I also talked to him about filtering... I started out trying to go as cheaply as possible, but I still need a pump and filters, and after doing my own research I have decided that the still he has designed is far superior to any method I could come up with and not muc more expensive once you work out all the stupid little things I was going to do to figure it out myself.
Here are the plans for the still:
http://www.frybrid.com/filtration.htm
I was going to just use the top hot oil filtering model, but the water heater is definitely the way to go.
He said space would be a challenge but definitely doable. I believe the hardest part is going to be getting one of the 3 way valves in where the fuel leaves the fuel pump and heads back to the tank, at least this is how I udnerstood it when he explained it. However one very good thing is that the fuel pump is the same one used on almost all VWs and something else he said maybe volvos, but don't quote me on that.
So, this is going to cost me more than I thought with the custom tank and the still, but it will be done right and last me years of vegetable oil goodness.
I'll keep you posted on my tank build, if our ladies underbits are the same then my tank design will work for all, so any input would be great.
I also talked to him about filtering... I started out trying to go as cheaply as possible, but I still need a pump and filters, and after doing my own research I have decided that the still he has designed is far superior to any method I could come up with and not muc more expensive once you work out all the stupid little things I was going to do to figure it out myself.
Here are the plans for the still:
http://www.frybrid.com/filtration.htm
I was going to just use the top hot oil filtering model, but the water heater is definitely the way to go.
He said space would be a challenge but definitely doable. I believe the hardest part is going to be getting one of the 3 way valves in where the fuel leaves the fuel pump and heads back to the tank, at least this is how I udnerstood it when he explained it. However one very good thing is that the fuel pump is the same one used on almost all VWs and something else he said maybe volvos, but don't quote me on that.
So, this is going to cost me more than I thought with the custom tank and the still, but it will be done right and last me years of vegetable oil goodness.
I'll keep you posted on my tank build, if our ladies underbits are the same then my tank design will work for all, so any input would be great.
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Hey guys,
Have you checked out any one tank systems at all? I've been considering this system from http://www.elsbett.com. German technology and they have a kit for the L300. Its a complete one tank system with new injectors, larger glowplugs, filters, etc.
Worth a look the kit is 950 euros plus getting someone to install it. I know John (terrain) is also looking into it as well.
Kuan
Have you checked out any one tank systems at all? I've been considering this system from http://www.elsbett.com. German technology and they have a kit for the L300. Its a complete one tank system with new injectors, larger glowplugs, filters, etc.
Worth a look the kit is 950 euros plus getting someone to install it. I know John (terrain) is also looking into it as well.
Kuan
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I built my cardboard tank. It worked out to just over 21 gallons if my math serves me correctly. It is 31.5x20x8. All inches naturally. It actually worked out to 21.8 gallons but that is by calculating the outside dimensions so inside will be slightly smaller.
Here are the photos of the tank built. To make this fit your ride (assuming the facelifted delis are the same underneath) you will need to remove your spare tire and basket, and get side exit exhaust. In the pictures I cut out a part of my tank, but with the cost of getting a tank built like that, and the loss of tank space it would be a stupid decision to not just go side exit and keep things simple.
I still have to work out where I want the top of the heat exchanger as well as my filler tube. It will most likely come straight out of the top of the tank and be filled through the floor of my trunk space as that would be simplest. I am going to look into other options though.
Here are some pictures.
Next step is designing how it will be mounted. This is tricky with cardboard and shit, I'm not really looking forward to making a $600 mistake in planning a tank.
wish me luck haha.
Here are the photos of the tank built. To make this fit your ride (assuming the facelifted delis are the same underneath) you will need to remove your spare tire and basket, and get side exit exhaust. In the pictures I cut out a part of my tank, but with the cost of getting a tank built like that, and the loss of tank space it would be a stupid decision to not just go side exit and keep things simple.
I still have to work out where I want the top of the heat exchanger as well as my filler tube. It will most likely come straight out of the top of the tank and be filled through the floor of my trunk space as that would be simplest. I am going to look into other options though.
Here are some pictures.
Next step is designing how it will be mounted. This is tricky with cardboard and shit, I'm not really looking forward to making a $600 mistake in planning a tank.
wish me luck haha.
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actually they look like you cranked them on real tight... and great fastening choices! one clip right on the leafs... i'd give it a shot, the other option could be duct tape. I mean really. How heavy could 21 gallons weigh? :PAdrock wrote:you mean the motorcycle tie downs won't do?
(of course I myself will mount mine differently! lol)
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21 gallons = roughly 170 lbs.
It all fits, man figuring out the mounting points and where to put brackets is really really not cool.
And with the cost of t his new tank, and the fact that I am going to build the still, I won't have the money for quite some time either.
With the bumper on it looks pretty stealth though. Thats always nice.
It all fits, man figuring out the mounting points and where to put brackets is really really not cool.
And with the cost of t his new tank, and the fact that I am going to build the still, I won't have the money for quite some time either.
With the bumper on it looks pretty stealth though. Thats always nice.
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I second that. I'd love an update on your progress. I've been leaning towards a Plantdrive system because they are Canadian and have a dealer/intstaller here on the Island. I'm also looking at the frybrid and greasecar systems, but I still don't have much of an idea as to the ballpark cost. Any info you could provide on your experience would be greatly appreciated.josh wrote:When are you planning on getting it? And are you getting the whole system from frybird? Tell me more...
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