Robert Linton

You might enjoy this picture of a new fuel cell for a Type 964 or Type 993. Specs are:

•constructed of carbon fiber/Kevlar for combination of strength and weight

•77 liter capacity compatible with Porsche on-board computer

•bladder made from new FIA approved lightweight FT3 material (weight approximately 50% of other favrics)

•bladder nut rings made of drilled lightweight composite material

•oval plate made of carbon fiber/Kevlar

•cell contains dual wet pumps connected to Catch Tank via Goodridge G-Line XF Hose (PTFE Smooth Bore Hose with Convoluted Exterior and Braided Kevlar Jacket)

•all electrical connections through quick disconnect plug

•cell contains baffles and trap door to avoid starvation

•cell contains FIA approved rollover valve

•cell contains 150 micron strainer/filter

•Goodridge aluminum fittings used throughout

•uses stock Porsche fuel sender

•can be filled from stock location pr using dry break system

•plumbed for use with overflow hose

•plumbed for use with charcoal canister

•attached to fuel system with Symmetrics aluminum quick disconnect valve with chassis lanyard

•dual high pressure fuel pump/filter package with carbon fiber mounting bracket

<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ifgdfuelcell1.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ifgdfuelcell1.jpg</a>

Robert Linton

Another picture of the cell.

<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ifgdfuelcell2.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/ifgdfuelcell2.jpg</a>

Greg Fishman

Who makes it? Cost?
Greg

Robert Linton

Its cost would be less than that of a fuel cell for a Porsche Type 996 GT3 RS.

Robert Linton

And, by the way, this cell was designed to allow the use of a real carbon fiber strut brace, picture attached, one of the very few units that actually does something (most of the multi piece designs have so much flex as to be but minimally useful).
<a href="http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gsstrutbrace1.jpg" target="_blank">http://boards.rennlist.com/upload/gsstrutbrace1.jpg</a>

DJ

[quote]Originally posted by Robert Linton:
<strong>Its cost would be less than that of a fuel cell for a Porsche Type 996 GT3 RS.</strong><hr></blockquote>

OK, I'll bite: What's the cost of a Porsche Type 996 GT3 RS fuel cell?

('s like pulling teeth!)

Robert Linton

$10,168

DJF1

So the same question for the strut brace..

Who makes it, what is the cost???

Robert Linton

Both the cell and the strut brace will be available through IFG Development, Inc., a company that has been formed as a joint venture between certain F1 Engineers, Designers and Manufacturers and others to address the "sportscar" market -- both professional and club racing. Eventually high end parts will be availble for Porsche, BMW, Ferrari and possibly others. Parts will include suspension, transmission, steering, drive assemblies, brakes, engine and body components and will be, depending upon the particular part, made of materials such as titanium, carbon fiber and various steel (300M) and aluminum alloys. Should you wish, I can provide specific examples.

Finally, as to the costs, the fuel cell depending upon options (e.g., wet pumps and catch tank, rollover valve, weight of bladder {i.e., a regular FT 3 bladder might be $1200 to $1500, a lightweight weighing 50% less might be $3500 of the total cost of the cell], etc.), might cost between $5000 and $9000, the strut brace should be less than $1000.