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Fire Suppresion System Requirements #2890723
02/19/21 08:44 PM
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Time to put a fire suppression system in my car. Who do you recommend? What do I need to know? Looks like 2 nozzles under the hood and 2 in the cockpit?


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Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: markz528] #2890743
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Its always been my thinking, two separate systems is best, one for the drivers seat area and the fuel cell, and another for the motor, both activated separately, if weight and money will allow. Also allows for optimized agents. For peace of mind, its hard for me understand why so few cars to have a fire suppression system. A smart decision IMO.


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Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: jcc] #2890748
02/19/21 09:16 PM
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[quote=jcc, its hard for me understand why so few cars to have a fire suppression system. A smart decision IMO. [/quote]

Good point on the separate systems.

Guy I used to work with had an 8 second Chevelle. Had an engine fire during a run. The fire suppression system saved the car.


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67 Coronet 500 (street car) 14.82 @ 94 mph
69 GTX (clone) - build in progress......
Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: markz528] #2890768
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Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: pittsburghracer] #2890831
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I always use the drag race model SAFECRAFT 10# cable pull systems, 1 nozzle pointed at me, 1 nozzle in front and 1 nozzle in back of motor. More than enough protection.

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Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: pittsburghracer] #2890878
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This one is nice, it has a thermal switch that can also activate it. In case you get knocked out in a crash.

Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: 80arrow] #2890881
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Mine has a Cold Fire 10lb system. one nozzle under the steering column pointing at me one on each side of the engine compartment. Cable push to activate. Coldfire cleans up with soap and water easily. as a foam it clings and cools to boot.
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Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: dvw] #2891091
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Re: Fire Suppresion System Requirements [Re: theraif] #2891338
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I have seen that fire suppression system battery cut-off system before, interesting.


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