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04-07-2023, 06:53 PM
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 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE Join Date: Feb 2023
Location: Denver
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5.5 Gallon Fuel Jug Fitment
Hi guys, I just bought two VP racing 5.5-gallon fuel jugs for track use. I am wondering if these two jugs fit in the trunk. If not, will it be safe to put them on the rear seat, any smell of gasoline?
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04-07-2023, 07:08 PM
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Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert M6 "Sharky" Join Date: Mar 2020
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I hope you do not smoke
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04-07-2023, 10:03 PM
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Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015
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Have you tried to make them fit? I doubt they will, if they are like my race fuel jugs they are way to tall. Probably not that safe either to haul them in the trunk.
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04-08-2023, 01:07 AM
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Drives: 2019 Camaro Z-28 Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas
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As a matter of fact, THAT trailer is fully loaded for track day tomorrow with approximately 28 gallons of fuel in those FIVE VP jugs. Whole thing weighs about 700 ponds fully loaded and I upgraded the trailer tires so that I could pull it at 80 MPH. More about trailer HERE if anybody is interested: https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...hlight=trailer
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04-08-2023, 04:24 AM
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Drives: 2021 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: Oct 2009
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I certainly wouldn't do it. The vents on my VP jugs don't seal very well. Only use them for very short-term fuel storage and they stay outside.
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04-08-2023, 12:00 PM
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Give speed a chance
Drives: 2015 Camaro 2LS, 2015 Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Nov 2019
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NO WAY! Fumes, electronics, static, sparks BOOM! Big disaster if you get in an accident and one of the jugs ruptures. Maybe ask a buddy with a pickup truck to transport your fuel and tools and hang with you at the track. Reward him (or her) with a session or two in the passenger seat.
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04-09-2023, 09:30 PM
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 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Lakeside, Az
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Questions like this I usually ask-What’s the worst that could happen?
Leaks in trunk that somehow dribble down on exhaust…boom. Leaks in back seat and the smell never goes away…ugh. Never mind, I’ll figure something else out. |
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04-09-2023, 11:18 PM
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Drives: 2023 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2021
Location: Az
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sr71bb , has a great looking set up, and I'm sure the trailer and hitch didn't break the bank . Fuel jugs in the car that includes the trunk , as mentioned very dangerous.
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