Fuel Cell versus Stock Tank
11-29-2002, 04:27 PM
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Fuel Cell versus Stock Tank
How many of you racers out there still use the stock tank. I see that many race series allow use of the stock tank so it seems to be fine. Is it worth the upgrade to a fuel cell? If you run a stock tank, any mods (ala foam). Any complications with that? Finally, anyone run a dry break for enduros with a stock tank? Thanks.
11-30-2002, 04:41 PM
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I highly recommend the use of a fuel cell. Some series allow the stock tank since it is plastic and set far far back in the chassis, and those series are usually a nearly stock series. Personally I dont like the idea of fire, so would recommend a cell.
12-01-2002, 01:59 PM
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My first year mods to a vintage/SCCA 911 race car included a fuel cell, foamed and baffled. The cell is now 7(?) years old and I've noted a couple blue specs in my fuel filter in the last year. I believe Fuelsafe recommends keeping the foam covered with fuel to stop degradation. Some SCCA tech inspectors have told me I needed to replace the foam @ 5 yrs. Fuelsafe says 10 yrs. It's not cheap to be safe, but it's maybe a little foolish/backwards to spend all you're race budget on gofasts. I like having a fuel cell, but these are just my opinions. I've never had to test any of my safety gear, but I'm still glad I have it. I think many guys in 944s don't have cells because the tank is so central.