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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Honest, Jan 4, 2004.

  1. Honest
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
    Posts: 159

    Honest
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    from Dallas Tx

    I have a tank 13in wide, 25in long and 6.5in tall...anyone know how many gallons?
     
  2. draggin'GTO
    Joined: Jul 7, 2003
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    Eight and and a half gallons. [​IMG]

    ----- Bart -----
     
  3. 28rpu
    Joined: Mar 6, 2001
    Posts: 409

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    9.15 gal. Formula is L x W x D / 231
     
  4. 19Fordy
    Joined: May 17, 2003
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    1 U.S. Gallon = 231 cubic inches.
    The volume of your tank is L x W x H That's 2112.5 cubic inches.
    Divide 2112.5 by 231 and you get 9.14 gallons
    [​IMG]
     
  5. draggin'GTO
    Joined: Jul 7, 2003
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    8-1/2 was close enuf, they say 'never top off yer tank'. [​IMG]

    ----- Bart -----
     
  6. Honest
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
    Posts: 159

    Honest
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    from Dallas Tx

    Thanks guys...what size tank are you A-bone with V8 guys running?
     
  7. AnimalAin
    Joined: Jul 20, 2002
    Posts: 3,416

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    My roadster has a smallish 25 gallon tank...... enough to keep you on the road for a few hours at a time.
     
  8. Deuce Rails
    Joined: Feb 1, 2002
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    It's square, right?
     
  9. Honest
    Joined: Mar 2, 2001
    Posts: 159

    Honest
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    from Dallas Tx

    rectanglular......(sp?)
     
  10. du$ty
    Joined: Jan 9, 2002
    Posts: 1,366

    du$ty
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    i have a 10 gallon tank in the t.i can drive to dallas from here before i fill up again.
     

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