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> Malcolm Walker wrote:
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> > A Fuel cell is an extravagant name for a (small) gas tank. Dragsters
> > often use them. I think they're usually plastic now, but I have seen
> > (photos) of homebuilt aluminum and steel ones. (Homebuild by a pro, I
> > think... not something I'm about to try)
Actually fuel cells can be about any size you want them. NASCAR uses a 22.5
US gallon cell.
The cells used in Drag cars are plastic. All other racing use Steel cells.
The main difference they are called "Cells" is they are filled with a foam
material and vented in a way that keeps gasoline vapor from replacing the
free space as the gas is used. Thus hopefully avoiding an explosion in the
event of a crash that may rupture the cell.
In my opinion, in most of our LBC's are rolling bombs that would greatly
benifit from having a fuel cell installed in place of the gas tank. BUT
they are EXPENSIVE!!! In the neighborhood of $400 US for a 10 gallon cell.
My car will definatly have one in it before it sees the road.
Dan Arrington(Near Portland,Oregon)
gt6nut@foxinternet.net
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