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Old 06-20-2022, 11:04 AM   #22 (permalink)
Nathan jones
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Thanks Ecky, the fuel tank will be 25ltr aluminum, if I ever get time to change it. Early next year likely. It's position will be right at the very rear inside the cabin, rear to where I replaced the wheel well. As long as it's fuel tight upside down and vents outside I'm allowed. It will help with weight distribution too. Thanks also for replies, I may have to cast my own al brake bells at some future point and yes drilling helps with heat dissipation and reduces weight and wear however it takes time and effort, rarely see it these days except on motorbikes. The Prius calipers do have ceramic pistons on the front but small aluminum units may be an improvement when it's time

Plus stuff in this car is becoming so old replacing a tank with a new one fitted with a new pump is no problem, and will likely be cheaper than just a OE pump

Thanks again for thoughts. I have two Prius and the lighter one consistently brings back a 22-24mpg improvement driven with identical variables
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