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12-21-2013, 06:48 PM
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fuel cell alum or poly?
Looking for the pro's and cons of whether to use a poly fuel cell or aluminum.Any thoughts? (drag race application)
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12-21-2013, 09:53 PM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
I have seen racers have problems with the aluminum tanks cracking.
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12-22-2013, 01:02 PM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
Aluminum tanks require care in mounting so as they do not crack
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12-22-2013, 01:35 PM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
Cracks may result from being mounted by the 4 tabs onto an uneven or flexing surface. I believe it's suppose to be secured with straps. I think there was a discussion somewhere about that. I must admit that I use the tabs and haven't gotten around to adding straps. But my aluminum cell is mounted on boxed-in rails spanning the spare tire well. That creates a flat, stiffer foundation and helps isolate the cell.
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12-24-2013, 10:35 AM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
I've got a custom made one that fits under the bed of my pickup. It's mounted with tabs and straps with rubber insulators. Every seam on it has been rewelded over a few years.
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12-24-2013, 10:45 AM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
I have had an aluminum cell (16 gal) mounted in my trunk the same as Myron's for probably 10 years.... Never a leak... I hope I didn't just jinx myself ;-)
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12-27-2013, 06:29 PM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
Stainless !
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01-03-2014, 07:00 PM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
Last edited by rallye bob; 01-04-2014 at 11:02 AM. |
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01-03-2014, 07:26 PM
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Re: fuel cell alum or poly?
I have had both. Zero problems with either. Have a custom fabricated alum cel now.
Have an RCI poly I need to sell.
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