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Installed Fuel cell pics? #223030 02/13/09 02:02 AM 02/13/09 02:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC 10sec440 OP pro stock
10sec440 OP pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC	Looking for ideas for installation, top and bottom pics if you have them. Thanks.

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223031 02/13/09 02:06 AM 02/13/09 02:06 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here
CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada	I made mine, internal baffles, built in sump, made to fit the space I had... (just welded, the welds looked ugly before being cleaned, sorry! lol) 5021772-Cellbottom.jpg (184 downloads) CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY] #223032 02/13/09 02:07 AM 02/13/09 02:07 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here
CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada	Top.. 5021775-Celltop.jpg (161 downloads) CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY] #223033 02/13/09 02:09 AM 02/13/09 02:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC 10sec440 OP pro stock
10sec440 OP pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC	Nice job, I edited the topic because I was looking for installation ideas.Thanks for the quick reply!

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY] #223034 02/13/09 02:13 AM 02/13/09 02:13 AM
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,949 land of 10,000______'s B BDS871Cuda top fuel
BDS871Cuda top fuel B Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,949 land of 10,000______'s	Just packed in tight and clean . 8 gallon, wish I would of went 16. 5021782-DSC02641.JPG (191 downloads) Snap your neck, mega G-force launch, is all I want!

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223035 02/13/09 02:16 AM 02/13/09 02:16 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here
CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada	Mine sits on the frame rails with the flanges, I made it so that the sump is below the frame rails. I made the 45 degree edge at the bottom front of the cell for exhaust, the tailpipes wouldn't fit without it. Are you thinking of an aluminum cell? 5021785-CoupeMeat.jpg (140 downloads) CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223036 02/13/09 02:17 AM 02/13/09 02:17 AM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here
CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada	HEY!!!!!!!!!!! I recognize your car....!! CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY] #223037 02/13/09 02:34 AM 02/13/09 02:34 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC 10sec440 OP pro stock
10sec440 OP pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC	haha, I recognise that camper...from somewhere!!! Nice install. I had a 5 gal plastic tank and I pulled it out to check on a leak. I figured for what it's worth I would replace it as it's been in the car for 14 years. Now it's getting out of hand, I'm thinking of changing to a 10 gal and re-doing my trunk floor.

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY] #223038 02/13/09 05:07 AM 02/13/09 05:07 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O 70Cuda383 Too Many Posts
70Cuda383 Too Many Posts Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 21,345 Marysville, O-H-I-O	Quote: Top.. you made your own?! hmm...sounds cheaper than buying one for $200! How thick is that metal? I don't have a tig, or any other set up to weld aluminum, could I make one from mild steel? Photobucket sucks

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: BDS871Cuda] #223039 02/13/09 09:45 AM 02/13/09 09:45 AM
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,890 In the 8's FY1TA top fuel
FY1TA top fuel Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,890 In the 8's	Quote: Just packed in tight and clean . 8 gallon, wish I would of went 16. Hrrm that would be my car in the pic ???

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: FY1TA] #223040 02/13/09 10:46 AM 02/13/09 10:46 AM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY Bigcube I Live Here
Bigcube I Live Here Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 10,384 Upstate NY	Here's a few pics for you. I had a custom alum cell made to fit where my plastic one was. it's about 15 gallons. Old brackets for the plastic 12 gallon cell. I had some brackets welded to the alum cell so I could use the same tabs the straps used. I don't have any good pics from the bottom. It's covered with a belly pan in the car. Here's a completed pic. Jim

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: Bigcube] #223041 02/13/09 01:38 PM 02/13/09 01:38 PM
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,383 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY Dragula I Live Here
Dragula I Live Here Joined: May 2004 Posts: 12,383 Taxes & Virus's R-US, NY	I had to remove the existing plastic fuel cell, and had an aluminum one fabbed to fit the same hole. Before I could have the flanges welded on, it all had to be test fitted to get it right. I had to remove the hold down for the factory jack, as well as the raised section for the gas neck filler tube, then, I determined the leafs were a little too close to leave it square on the bottom, and it had to be sectioned again...Then it was alll fitted up and I redid the entire trunck area. '70 Cuda,...605 EFI Hemi Street Car (6.20 best pass, 1.33 60ft) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYw6RA-k5Bk (6.25 at 108.75mph from inside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zQEb9uxFng (6.25 at 108mph from outside car) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCvfzsC4NgM (9.9) '66 Barracuda AWB Stretched nose Blown 440 Car in build stage '71 Duster Drag Car 400 Low Deck 512 best 6.002 at 115.44mph https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znuo3jMUXTk

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: Dragula] #223042 02/13/09 11:29 PM 02/13/09 11:29 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,360 PA 7 70HemiGTX top fuel
70HemiGTX top fuel 7 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,360 PA	Here's what mine looks like. 5023707-Dart7-9-08012.jpg (153 downloads)

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: 70Cuda383] #223043 02/13/09 11:57 PM 02/13/09 11:57 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here
CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada	Quote: Quote: Top.. you made your own?! hmm...sounds cheaper than buying one for $200! How thick is that metal? I don't have a tig, or any other set up to weld aluminum, could I make one from mild steel? I used 12ga aluminum, I still have a large piece...... I don't have an aluminum TIG welder either, I just made all the pieces and went to a buddy of mine who has an aluminum TIG welder. I didn't do it for cost, I wanted the biggest cell I could fit, and I wanted exact shape, dimensions, baffles etc.. I like Dragula's cell with the built in pump, I assume the pump would be quieter submerged...? CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223044 02/14/09 12:01 AM 02/14/09 12:01 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL Chris2581 master
Chris2581 master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,531 Jacksonville, FL	Here's what I did..... The fuel cell mounting straps,I made from aluminum stock that I bought from Home Depot and bent them myself.The mail order shops wanted $25 for the same thing.Underneath the cell,there is 1" square steel tubing that the straps mount to,and they are the length of the cell. 5023784-trunk2.jpg (123 downloads) Nautilus Racing- We use Superformance gaskets and Turbo Action converters/products.

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223045 02/14/09 12:29 AM 02/14/09 12:29 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI MR_P_BODY Master
MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	I just used fuel tank straps, they go fore and aft bolted to a cross bar on both ends of the tank. I used what was handy, since I worked in the fuel lab thats what I used...straps both top and bottom sorry no pics EDIT Mine looks very much like Bigcubes Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 02/14/09 12:36 AM.

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: Chris2581] #223046 02/14/09 01:20 AM 02/14/09 01:20 AM
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10sec440 OP pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,278 Mission BC	My old setup was a steel tub like Dragula's last pic and it had a plastic tank in it like Chris2412's and straps I made. The new setup, I bought an RCI 10 gal aluminum tank like Dragula's upper pic and I was going to sink it into the floor the same as in his pic. There are tabs on the side and they have to go to a tube frame. Does there have to be a bottom on it to be legal? (being an aluminum tank)

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223047 02/14/09 07:24 AM 02/14/09 07:24 AM
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torredcuda super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 NH	69 Barracuda, stock wheel wells 5024083-69trunk.jpg (154 downloads) https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northeast-Mighty-Mopar-Club/365435766974452?ref=aymt_homepage_panel `72 Barracuda 340/4spd `70 road runner 383/auto `73 road runner 400/4spd `76 W100 clubcab

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: torredcuda] #223048 02/14/09 07:25 AM 02/14/09 07:25 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 NH torredcuda super stock
torredcuda super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 NH	Connected to factory flip gas cap 5024084-69trunk1.jpg (173 downloads) https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northeast-Mighty-Mopar-Club/365435766974452?ref=aymt_homepage_panel `72 Barracuda 340/4spd `70 road runner 383/auto `73 road runner 400/4spd `76 W100 clubcab

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223049 02/14/09 10:55 AM 02/14/09 10:55 AM
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MR_P_BODY Master Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 52,972 Romeo MI	Quote: My old setup was a steel tub like Dragula's last pic and it had a plastic tank in it like Chris2412's and straps I made. The new setup, I bought an RCI 10 gal aluminum tank like Dragula's upper pic and I was going to sink it into the floor the same as in his pic. There are tabs on the side and they have to go to a tube frame. Does there have to be a bottom on it to be legal? (being an aluminum tank) I dont have my book in front of me but if I recall correctly you need a skid plate IF the bottom hangs below the frame rail EDIT if the floor has been re worked.... check the book Last edited by MR_P_BODY; 02/14/09 10:57 AM.

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: torredcuda] #223050 02/14/09 11:02 AM 02/14/09 11:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY KatFysh master
KatFysh master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY	I've built both of mine. I use s/s though. I just kinda figure it's a little extra added weight behind the axles. Heres the one I had in the Cuda.. I welded angles to the front and back of the cell that had holes drilled into them. I then had a seperate angle with holes matched drilled that was held to the framerails as cross members. Notice the 3/4" bolt heads. I just measured it so that I was happy with the height that was exposed in the trunk..Then welded the angle to the cell. Heres the one I built for the Dak. On this one I used straps that support the weight of the cell from underneath and just added top straps to help hold it in place. I wanted this one to be flush with the bed floor.. When I build these I add 1/4" rod on the inside from the sides to the bottom so there is no "ballooning". Then I leak check them {thats why you see the red color}. Then I weld the top on. I also add fuel cell foam. The Cuda cell was 20 gallons and the one for the Dak is 16. I generally make the bottom and the sump section from 1/8" or 11 ga. and the sides and top are made from 16 ga. As I read in the rulebook, as long as the s/s cell is grounded to the frame, it should be good. I haven't used a skid plate or shield on either and both have passed tech at the tracks I've been to. I guess with an aluminum or plastic cell, they need to have the steel pan to sit in.. When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: KatFysh] #223051 02/14/09 11:43 AM 02/14/09 11:43 AM
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bigtimeauto Trophy Winner Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,646 Plymouth Meeting, PA	Here's mine all in the trunk: BB, TT5,Procharged 3300lb Street Car 4.79/154

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: 10sec440] #223052 02/14/09 03:30 PM 02/14/09 03:30 PM
Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here
CrAzYMoPaRGuY I Live Here Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 16,477 Canada	Another thing I still never got a concrete answer on... Does the top of the fuel cell have to be below the height of the top of the tire? I always thought this was the rule, so I made mine that way, I could have had more fuel capacity but I thought it wasn't legal. Was it a rule, is it a rule, or did they drop that rule...?? Anybody know? CrAzYMoPaRGuY

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY] #223053 02/14/09 03:41 PM 02/14/09 03:41 PM
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T748 super street T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 718 Vallejo California	16 gallon Jaz cell with level gauge sender dropped in the spare tire well. Only needed clearance on front corners and the bottom opened for the sump.-Tom. Last edited by T748; 02/14/09 03:45 PM.

Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: T748] #223054 02/14/09 04:18 PM 02/14/09 04:18 PM
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Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: CrAzYMoPaRGuY] #223055 02/14/09 04:46 PM 02/14/09 04:46 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY KatFysh master
KatFysh master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 9,116 Falconer, NY	Quote: Another thing I still never got a concrete answer on... Does the top of the fuel cell have to be below the height of the top of the tire? I always thought this was the rule, so I made mine that way, I could have had more fuel capacity but I thought it wasn't legal. Was it a rule, is it a rule, or did they drop that rule...?? Anybody know? I've never heard that rule. But coincidentally I guess, both of mine have had the fuel cell tops below the top of the tire. So I guess thats a good thing??!!! When you decide to quit, THAT is the moment when you would've succeeded..

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: BDS871Cuda] #223056 02/14/09 06:04 PM 02/14/09 06:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,923 NC 440Jim I Live Here
440Jim I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 16,923 NC	Quote: Just packed in tight and clean . 8 gallon, wish I would of went 16. I have a 5 gallon cell in my race car and that seems like plenty to me. If you do any street driving I can see wanting a bigger capacity. I mean, how many rounds do you need to go without refueling? A 7 round race with round robin after 3rd round only needs to go another 4 passes on a full tank. 1993 Daytona, 5.50 at 130mph (1/8) 1.19 sixty ft (PG). Link to 572 B1 - Part 1

Re: Fuel cell pics? [Re: 440Jim] #223057 02/15/09 09:24 PM 02/15/09 09:24 PM
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Re: Installed Fuel cell pics? [Re: KatFysh] #223058 02/18/09 01:25 PM 02/18/09 01:25 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 NH torredcuda super stock
torredcuda super stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,030 NH	Quote: Quote: Another thing I still never got a concrete answer on... Does the top of the fuel cell have to be below the height of the top of the tire? I always thought this was the rule, so I made mine that way, I could have had more fuel capacity but I thought it wasn't legal. Was it a rule, is it a rule, or did they drop that rule...?? Anybody know? I've never heard that rule. But coincidentally I guess, both of mine have had the fuel cell tops below the top of the tire. So I guess thats a good thing??!!! IHRA rulebook does require the fuel cell to be below the top of the wheelwells. https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750/ https://www.facebook.com/pages/Northeast-Mighty-Mopar-Club/365435766974452?ref=aymt_homepage_panel `72 Barracuda 340/4spd `70 road runner 383/auto `73 road runner 400/4spd `76 W100 clubcab

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