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Topic: Who's running an aftermarket fuel cell?
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thumpin cat
Gearhead Posts: 260
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Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-05-2003 04:27 PM
  
I was thinking of getting a polyethylene (plastic) fuel cell but wont the weight of the stock fuel cell add more weight over the rear tires giving better traction?
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 6522
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 07-05-2003 07:05 PM
t/c,A fuel cell is a safety item. If you save weight with it then you can add ballast weight where you want it.  SteveW
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 07-05-2003 11:51 PM
it's a good idea to get one. Your gas tank wasn't designed for racing, the fuel cell is. Safer & better flow  JS
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N266fords
Gearhead Posts: 557
From: Spokane ,WA USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 07-06-2003 01:22 AM
they (Fuel safe) make a fuel cell type that is very strong and had a bladder for the fuel to store in so it wont leak out or rust out for that matter.These fit in the stock location of the 66-69 mustang and they are made of heavier gauge aluminum so they add to therear support as well.mustangs plus is on place to find them..Bruce
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Tbird
Gearhead Posts: 145
From: USA
Registered: May 2003
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posted 07-07-2003 08:16 AM
Just remember this, if you add a 'plastic' fuel cell that extends outside the 'enclosed' trunk, then it must have a metal shield around it to be NHRA legal. quote:
General Safety Regs...Section 1.5 - Fuel Systems...Tanks: When permitted by class regulations, fuel tanks located outside body and/or frame must be enclosed in a steel tube frame constructed of minimum 1 1/4-inch O.D. x .065-inch (31.8 x 1.65 mm) chrome moly or .118-inch (3.0 mm) mild steel tubing. All fuel tanks must be isolated from the driver's compartment by a firewall completely sealed to prevent any fuel from entering the driver's compartment. All fuel tanks must have a pressure cap and be vented outside of body. A positive-locking screw-on fuel tank cap is mandatory on all open-bodied cars. Insulated fuel tanks prohibited. When used, fuel cells must have a metal box protecting the part of the cell which is outside of body lines or trunk floor, excluding hose connection area in rear. All non-metallic fuel cells must be grounded to chassis.
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