Fuel Cells? ( as in gas tank not tuning)
02-26-2010, 07:32 PM
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Keith had to fab plates to block even the stock gas tank from the passenger compartment for the Targa, so keep that in mind, although on top of fabbing everything required for the fuel cell, it'd add up to a lot of fabrication.
Then again if you're having starvation issues, fuel cells is a good option. Isn't there a accusump type device for fuel though? I can't think of the name.
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02-28-2010, 12:02 PM
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Or maybe even an aftermarket one. I haven't decided yet how much fuel I think I need for a 20 minute track session. I am thinking if I get 6 mph and average 100 mph that I run out with 5 gallons. So I am thinking either an 8 or 12 depending on dimension and weight. A one foot cube contains 7.4 gallons, so take some away for the bladder and foam and I could still get by with a pretty small package.
Has anyone on here run one?
Has anyone on here run one?
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02-28-2010, 12:28 PM
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This.
Keith had to fab plates to block even the stock gas tank from the passenger compartment for the Targa, so keep that in mind, although on top of fabbing everything required for the fuel cell, it'd add up to a lot of fabrication.
Then again if you're having starvation issues, fuel cells is a good option. Isn't there a accusump type device for fuel though? I can't think of the name.
Keith had to fab plates to block even the stock gas tank from the passenger compartment for the Targa, so keep that in mind, although on top of fabbing everything required for the fuel cell, it'd add up to a lot of fabrication.
Then again if you're having starvation issues, fuel cells is a good option. Isn't there a accusump type device for fuel though? I can't think of the name.
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02-28-2010, 01:01 PM
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Yes. Not the best info but it has a decent diagram and a picture half way down.
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03-01-2010, 02:31 AM
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The 1.8 Miata tank can access about 11.5 gallons with the stock pump and stock fuel pump sock on a stock hangar. The stock tank is located in an extremely safe place - ahead of the trunk, surrounded by subframe and rollbar/rollcage on all side, and with a solid 12" of air gap from the tank to the sides of the car. There should be no question about its safety - those looking to replace it with a cell "for safety" are just looking for places to blow money.
Likewise, if you're looking to replace the tank with an 8 or 12 gallon fuel cell, you're wasting your money as well. Anything less than 15 gallons of capacity would be a total waste.
Fuel cells are something I've considered in my E85 research - I burn ~7 gallons during a 20 minute session (varies at each track) at my current power level, so with E85 at 400whp I figure I would need about 15 gallons of capacity to make a 30 minute session. This may end up being a removable fuel cell that goes in place of the passenger seat - I have the big capacity E85 cell when I need it, and when I'm just doing a lapping day and scaring passengers I can pull it out and run gas from the stock tank.
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03-01-2010, 03:39 AM
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RCI - 15 GALLON LIGHTWEIGHT ALUMINUM FUEL CELL : eBay Motors (item 320484376627 end time Feb-12-10 04:56:26 PST)
thats what im putting in my car to replace stock tank
thats what im putting in my car to replace stock tank
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