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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:23 PM
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fuel cell?

Need advice on which fuel cell 2 get and was wondering if someone here is running one or might recommend a brand or company, its for a starlet 81 fuel injected rotary.Thanks for the input!
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Old Oct 27, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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What are the dimmensions of your existing tank? Where are they placed on the '81 Starlet?
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 08:58 AM
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fuel cell

The fuel tank is located in the passenger rear corner next to the spare tire well.As far as dimensions its a 8 or 10 gallon ball of junk even when the thing is empty it ways a ton! I Was thinking of putting the fuel cell in the trunk over the spare tire well(im going to weld it flat)so its got a good place to sit.
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Old Oct 29, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Fuel cell

Hello Homeboy!
you should post some pictures of the trunk so people can get a better idea!

Also you should start a thread on the build up of your super project!! looking good!!

Andres.
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Old Oct 31, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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I detest plastic cells so i got an aluminum one from jegs. It is a 10 gallon cell that measures 17" X 17" X 9" and runs about $200.



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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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13b -rx3 Is your fuel tank set up for EFI?
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 10:26 PM
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13B-RX3 you are my new best friend. The avatar is the cutest pic I have ever seen! I love beagles I just bought 2 new puppies!
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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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Thanks iceblue. We had two beagles but the one in the pic passed away recently due to massive kidney failure, she will be missed. Here is a full sized pic of my avatar. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...cturea1007.jpg


Did you figure out your fuel cell situation jbaezdiaz?

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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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Thanks iceblue. We had two beagles but the one in the pic passed away recently due to massive kidney failure, she will be missed. Here is a full sized pic of my avatar. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f2...cturea1007.jpg


Did you figure out your fuel cell situation jbaezdiaz?

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Oh I am very sorry to hear that he was a great looking beagle.

Here is the pupy I just got. My GF is holding him.
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Old Nov 4, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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alllen not yet im to chicken s!!! to buy stuff im not sure about. i like the dimension s on yours and you said yours is EFI ready Can you please give me all your info and what im gonna need so jegs fuel cell and what about pump? filter, and plumbing? Thanks for your help with this matter! PS Those dogs are the best had one dont have room for other.
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Old Nov 6, 2006 | 02:40 PM
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Are you going to use the starlet on the street as your daily driver car?? or just racing?? Im using a 4 gallon RCI fuel cell on my starlet but my I only use my starlet to race. If yours is for the street get you a 8 or 12 gallon fuel cell.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 13B-RX3
I detest plastic cells so i got an aluminum one from jegs. It is a 10 gallon cell that measures 17" X 17" X 9" and runs about $200.



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Hey man I don't mean to intrude, but you might want to reconsider where you have the fuel pump placed. Aero-motive says that the pumps are very sensitive and prone to breaking if they have to work hard. Aero-motive suggest that you place the fuel pump below the fuel cell so that it can suck and then push the fuel out. Having the fuel pump mid level or higher then the fuel cell causes the pump to work harder to draw fuel to the pump. Having it low just alows the fuel to flow down too the pump and push out with harsh ware and tare on the pump. Just a thought, by bro and my self are running the aero-motive ourself.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 04:37 PM
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Done.





That is an old pic of the cell before i corrected the problem. lol

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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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great pic! Its mostly for daily driver
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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If it is for a daily driver and you don't plan on running methanol anytime soon i would highly suggest an aluminium cell. You will also have to have something to separate the cell from the passenger compartment. If i recall correctly NHRA requires a .053" minimum aluminum sheet to separate you from the cell. They also offer the larger cells with fuel level sending units.

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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Thanks apppreciate the help
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