Trunk weight capacity

Booher · 07-16-2019, 09:52 PM

I'm trying to get my car ready to be tuned for e85, but the closest station is 3 hours from me, in Vegas. Would anyone have any clue how much weight we can put in our trunk before the hardboard floor gives out? I'm trying to bring home 20 gallons worth, but having issues finding space. I thought I could just buy a drum, but that adds $250 for freight, so that's out of the queation

JCunningham · 07-17-2019, 04:46 PM

funny its not listed in the manual

SSDan · 07-17-2019, 05:06 PM

Well E-85 weighs about 6.6 lbs per gallon so you are talking about putting around 132 lbs in the trunk plus the weigh of the containers. I don't think weigh will be as much of a problem as the bulk size of the containers and getting 20 gallons to fit in the trunk. Plus I'd be uncomfortable travelling 3 hours with that much combustible fuel riding along in the trunk - not safely contained in a proper fuel tank.

Booher · 07-17-2019, 05:38 PM

I have a few 5 gallon jugs used for jetski or motorcycles, so I could get them to fit, but I would have to lay them down. I agree, pretty risky, but I need it for a good tune. That may be just a little too much for that little cover to handle, dang. Back to the drawing board.

JCunningham · 07-17-2019, 05:41 PM

im sure you have a friend or family member with a truck or suv.

Joshinator99 · 07-17-2019, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

im sure you have a friend or family member with a truck or suv.

This. Definitely scratch the multiple tanks of E85 in the trunk idea...

BradfordCamaro · 07-17-2019, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

This. Definitely scratch the multiple tanks of E85 in the trunk idea...

Why? It would be a Blast....

Camaro_QC · 07-17-2019, 08:51 PM

The only place where you can get e85 is 3 hours from where you are?

Then why do you even want to do the conversion???

Joshinator99 · 07-17-2019, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_QC

The only place where you can get e85 is 3 hours from where you are?

Then why do you even want to do the conversion???

I’d try to work out a deal with a local gas station. Maybe if you can get a few performance enthusiasts to agree to buy E85 from this gas station, they would consider stocking it for you.

Trochoidal · 07-17-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Booher

I'm trying to get my car ready to be tuned for e85, but the closest station is 3 hours from me, in Vegas. Would anyone have any clue how much weight we can put in our trunk before the hardboard floor gives out? I'm trying to bring home 20 gallons worth, but having issues finding space. I thought I could just buy a drum, but that adds $250 for freight, so that's out of the queation

I like your ambition! Do you have a garage with space for two 55 gallon drums? Grab a buddy that has a truck and also can benefit from E85 in your area. They can take two drums for themselves and you have 2 for your use. Make the trip and you’ll have 5 times as much as your 20 gallons.

A tank of E in my car will last a week. If you consumed the same, your two drums would last you a little over a month. That should be well within the shelf life of the E and you can post up some good stories about a month of corn fed goodness and fun.

I don’t know what laws are in place to transport 220 gallons of E85 in a pickup, but if it applicable, your trip would have a better ROE (Return on E-vestment)!

JCunningham · 07-17-2019, 09:18 PM

they would have to buy a tank and pump. you would need more then a few. most stations dont make money on it. They couldnt even make money on it by our local drag strip.

Booher · 07-17-2019, 09:22 PM

So I can use e85 when I go out of town to a drag strip. Usually can get some around them, and I dont want to pay for another tune, trying to get it all in one shot. I tried the gas station thing here, no luck, they just dont want anything to do with it. I contacted ignite to buy a barrel, but the freight is $250 minimum, which , unless I'm buying I'm a huge bulk amount, it's not worth it. Maybe I can rent a truck, that's not a bad idea. I'm actually familiar with 55 drums and pumping gas, that's no big deal. I'm not positive, but I dont think it is legal to fill a drum up in the back of a truck. If not, that sounds like the plan!

JCunningham · 07-17-2019, 09:52 PM

no you cant fill it up in the back of the truck. tank has to be grounded.

Trochoidal · 07-17-2019, 10:52 PM

This is good to know too!

https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/fueltran/d.../pdf/part1.pdf

07-16-2019, 09:52 PM	#1
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 977	Trunk weight capacity I'm trying to get my car ready to be tuned for e85, but the closest station is 3 hours from me, in Vegas. Would anyone have any clue how much weight we can put in our trunk before the hardboard floor gives out? I'm trying to bring home 20 gallons worth, but having issues finding space. I thought I could just buy a drum, but that adds $250 for freight, so that's out of the queation

07-17-2019, 04:46 PM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	funny its not listed in the manual __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-17-2019, 05:06 PM	#3
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,243 View My Garage	Well E-85 weighs about 6.6 lbs per gallon so you are talking about putting around 132 lbs in the trunk plus the weigh of the containers. I don't think weigh will be as much of a problem as the bulk size of the containers and getting 20 gallons to fit in the trunk. Plus I'd be uncomfortable travelling 3 hours with that much combustible fuel riding along in the trunk - not safely contained in a proper fuel tank. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

07-17-2019, 05:41 PM	#5
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	im sure you have a friend or family member with a truck or suv. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-17-2019, 08:51 PM	#8
Camaro_QC Drives: 08 Tiburon GS, 2018 Camaro 2.0T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Québec Posts: 1,657	The only place where you can get e85 is 3 hours from where you are? Then why do you even want to do the conversion??? __________________ 2018 Camaro LS \| 6 spd \| 2.0L turbo \| Nightfall Grey \| RS package \| Technology Package. --------------------- Order WDGHKX 1100 - 5/08/2018 \| 3800 - 6/18/2018 2000 - 5/09/2018 \| 4200 - 6/21/2018 3000 - 5/28/2018 \| 5000 - 6/27/2018 6000 - 6/29/2018

07-17-2019, 05:38 PM	#4
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 977	I have a few 5 gallon jugs used for jetski or motorcycles, so I could get them to fit, but I would have to lay them down. I agree, pretty risky, but I need it for a good tune. That may be just a little too much for that little cover to handle, dang. Back to the drawing board.

07-17-2019, 09:18 PM	#11
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	they would have to buy a tank and pump. you would need more then a few. most stations dont make money on it. They couldnt even make money on it by our local drag strip. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-17-2019, 09:22 PM	#12
Booher Drives: 2019 zl1 6 speed Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Lake Havasu Arizona Posts: 977	So I can use e85 when I go out of town to a drag strip. Usually can get some around them, and I dont want to pay for another tune, trying to get it all in one shot. I tried the gas station thing here, no luck, they just dont want anything to do with it. I contacted ignite to buy a barrel, but the freight is $250 minimum, which , unless I'm buying I'm a huge bulk amount, it's not worth it. Maybe I can rent a truck, that's not a bad idea. I'm actually familiar with 55 drums and pumping gas, that's no big deal. I'm not positive, but I dont think it is legal to fill a drum up in the back of a truck. If not, that sounds like the plan!

07-17-2019, 09:52 PM	#13
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	no you cant fill it up in the back of the truck. tank has to be grounded. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

07-17-2019, 10:52 PM	#14
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	This is good to know too! https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/fueltran/d.../pdf/part1.pdf __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

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