Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ?

stock4174 · 11-02-2011, 09:08 AM

Stocker project going to the chassis shop to have a rollcage and 5 gallon fuel cell installed. Should I use an aluminum or plastic cell? Any input appreciated.

Todd Bailey · 11-02-2011, 09:17 AM

From all that I have read on here from racers, most have indicated aluminum. Like you, I just dropped off mine at the chassis shop and gave the builder an aluminum cell.

69Cobra · 11-02-2011, 10:49 AM

Aluminum here as well.

Bill Belden · 11-02-2011, 12:22 PM

Aluminum

jimmyparker · 11-02-2011, 12:43 PM

I've had alot of problems with the plastic cells leaking around the outlet fittings.

Jimmy Parker

Tom Goldman · 11-02-2011, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimmyparker

I've had alot of problems with the plastic cells leaking around the outlet fittings.

Jimmy Parker

You have to watch out for this on aluminum cells also, some do not have the bungs welded in.
Check before you buy, but still buy aluminum.

Bob Bender · 11-02-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom goldman

you have to watch out for this on aluminum cells also, some do not have the bungs welded in.
Check before you buy, but still buy aluminum.

x2

Woodro Josey · 11-02-2011, 05:18 PM

I have had Both Kinds and i now have an Aluminum, and i like it best!

Bill Pomponi · 11-08-2011, 01:26 PM

Had both and they both leaked. Sticker on each "PRESSURE TESTED FOR LEAKS" !!

Ha ha.........Its a joke !!

Prefer the Aluminum

Chris Kilraine · 11-13-2011, 11:53 PM

If you race at PRP....make sure you have your aluminum fuel cell grounded.......dont ask.....

11-02-2011, 09:08 AM	#1
stock4174 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Memphis,Tn. Posts: 8 Likes: 2 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? Stocker project going to the chassis shop to have a rollcage and 5 gallon fuel cell installed. Should I use an aluminum or plastic cell? Any input appreciated.

11-02-2011, 09:17 AM	#2
Todd Bailey Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 312 Likes: 30 Liked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? From all that I have read on here from racers, most have indicated aluminum. Like you, I just dropped off mine at the chassis shop and gave the builder an aluminum cell.

11-02-2011, 10:49 AM	#3
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? Aluminum here as well. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

11-02-2011, 12:22 PM	#4
Bill Belden Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: York, PA Posts: 241 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? Aluminum __________________ Bill Belden Retired Stock Eliminator [emailSTK1100@comcast.net[/email]

11-02-2011, 12:43 PM	#5
jimmyparker Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: columbus, georgia Posts: 385 Likes: 66 Liked 309 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? I've had alot of problems with the plastic cells leaking around the outlet fittings. Jimmy Parker

11-02-2011, 05:18 PM	#8
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? I have had Both Kinds and i now have an Aluminum, and i like it best! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK

11-08-2011, 01:26 PM	#9
Bill Pomponi Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: North Granby, Connecticut Posts: 212 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? Had both and they both leaked. Sticker on each "PRESSURE TESTED FOR LEAKS" !! Ha ha.........Its a joke !! Prefer the Aluminum

11-13-2011, 11:53 PM	#10
Chris Kilraine Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Loretto, PA Posts: 97 Likes: 5 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aluminum or plastic fuel cell ? If you race at PRP....make sure you have your aluminum fuel cell grounded.......dont ask.....