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[canuck]

Its a safari 4.3l. Plan on running an external fuel pump and tank. Wanting to know if the computer can be eliminated or what can be by passed. Thanks

[Boopvanner]

What year is the van ??, Is the engine going to be fuel injected??, or Carb??...
With older models of the van (Up to 94) you can just disconnect the fuel pump and run a fuel pump on a switch....but I don't believe you can do this on the newer models (95ish and up) without eliminating the computer.... maybe but not sure on this one....still learning on the newer style vans
Why would you be going to run an external pump??
Couldn't you just run the pump from the van in the newer style tank??

[LOUDGUY]

Figure 8 Van Race, / smash-up derby .......... ??


more info plz


and welcome aboard canuck

[Superbeast]

[Boopvanner]

Duhhh...didn't see that figure 8 thingy.....

My question now................Why??

[canuck]

We are having a Mini van figure 8 race at Ohsweken Speedway on June 26th.
Payout 1st $200 2nd $100 3rd $50 4th to 10th $10 coupons at Styres Esso gas bar.

OHSWEKEN SPEEDWAY'S
MINIVAN FIGURE 8 DEMODERBY
2009 OFFICIAL RULES

Ohsweken Speedway reserves the right to alter or amend these rules at any time in the interests of safety, cost control or fair competition. The safety of each van and all equipment is the complete responsibility of the driver/owner, and the driver/owner acknowledges this responsibility by participating in any activity at Ohsweken Speedway.
All drivers must be over 16 years of age.
All vans participating are subject to technical inspection.
Any driver that is considered to be driving in an unsafe manner or hits a drivers door will be black flagged and not allowed to continue.
Any unsafe situations will be temporarily stopped with the red flag.

MINIVANS PERMITTED
Any 2 or 4 wheel drive. No fullsize vans.

BODY
Doors must be either welded, bolted,tied with seatbelts, chained or wired shut. Maximum 12"x 72" x 1/4" plate allowed on doors must be bolted with a minimum of 4 heavy bolts .
Hood must have a minimum 12" hole, hood can be wired, chained or bolted shut.
Bumpers can be from another van but cannot be wider that original bumper (no sharp edges).No homemade bumpers.
Hatch or rear doors can be removed.
All glass and flammable material must be removed with the exception of
-Stock type drivers seat, headrest mandatory. Racing seat allowed. No fiberglass seats.
All taillights headlights, and trim must be removed.

WINDSHIELD
Removing the windshield is recommended. If windshield is removed it must be replaced with 1" heavy gauge mesh. A minimum of one 1" solid bar or minimum 1 1/4" x 0.095" tubing or 1 1/2" x 3/16" flat bar in the center of the windshield area.

BATTERY
Can be moved and must be securely mounted to floor. Must be covered or in a spill proof container.

FUEL TANK
Original gas tank in original position under floor allowed, must have secure straps and no leaks.

Gas tank that is behind the rear wheels it must replaced with a steel fuel tank with a maximum capacity of eight gallons or racing fuel cell. Must be placed between rear wheels. Must be securely mounted with a minimum of two straps 1" x 1/8" bolted to floor. Tank must be covered with air bag or metal.
Rubber fuel lines cannot run inside the van interior.
No leaking fuel lines.
Steel fuel filters only (no plastic filters).

BRAKES
Brakes must be working.

FIREWALL
Holes in front firewall must be patched with minimum 22 gauge steel.

WHEELS AND TIRES
Any wheels allowed. Any size street tire. Temporary spares allowed. Doubled tires allowed. Inner tubes allowed. No solid tires. No racing tires. No tire shaving, grooving or sipping. Hub caps and wheel weights must be removed.

SUSPENSION
No solid suspension.

COOLING SYSTEM
No anti-freeze. Water only. Cooling system must be flushed with water.
Any rad allowed. Any electric fan allowed.

ENGINE
Must be stock size for make and model.
Must have air filter element. Aftermarket performance filters and cone type filters allowed.

TRANSMISSION
Any transmission allowed. Any type shifter allowed.

DIFFERENTIAL
Locked rear ends allowed. Welding of the spider gears allowed. Limited slip allowed.

SAFETY
An approved DOT full face helmet must be worn in all race events. Helmet must be in good condition. Snell 95 or better recommended. Eye protection must be worn if the helmet has no visor.
Stock seat belt allowed must be in good condition, 5 point racing belts recommended.
Long sleeves and long pants must be worn.
Drivers fire suit and gloves recommended. Treated long pants and treated long sleeve shirt recommended.
Flame retardant solution 6oz. Boric acid, 1 gallon water, 9oz.Borax. Soak in solution, do not rinse. Soak in solution after washing.
Window net recommended.
Door bars recommended.
All vans must have a charged fire extinguisher securely mounted.

Rule Book Disclaimer
The rules and/or regulations set forth herein are designed to provide for the orderly conduct of racing events and to establish minimum acceptable requirements for such events. These rules shall govern the condition of all events and by participating in these events all participants are deemed to have complied with these rules. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from publications of or compliance with these rules and/or regulations. They are intended as a guide for the conduct of the sport and are in no way a guarantee against injury or death to participant, spectator or official. The tech director shall be empowered to permit minor deviations from any of the specifications herein or impose any further restrictions that in his/her opinion do not meet the minimum acceptable requirements. No expressed or implied warranty of safety shall result from such alterations or specifications. Any interpretation or deviation of these rules is left to the discretion of the officials. Their decision is final.

For track info go to www.ohswekenspeedway.com
Any questions regarding rules contact Glen Hils at 905 628-1716

Glen Hils

[canuck]

I got that info from another forum. The stock pump is in the tank and we are putting a tank inside the cab and figured an external would be easier. It is injected. Why, because this van had run its life and was being used to transport wood from the splitter to the shop, not that I think an excuse is needed . The rest I will have to find out, I am just the free labour, well beer labour. Thanks guys!

[LOUDGUY]

[canuck]

Its a 95

[Boopvanner]

What about Bob's....its been taken off the road.....and it has a good transmission

You can hook up as many tanks as you want with as many pumps as you want.....just don't turn them all on at once....lmao