I wasn't looking forward to working on the fuel cell but it turned out not to be so bad, with a little help from Ray we were able to finish the frame in a couple of hours.

Here is the frame, the nuts that hold the cell are welded on top



here she is installed



here's a look from below



I'm running out of parts to install

BigAl...

 

Continuing to follow this with great envy!

 

looks great - what fuel pump are you using ?

 

My favorites, walbro.

BigAl...

 

Dah - I knew that.

Single or Double

 

Quadruple! two for the primary and two for the reserve. The reserve will have a gallon available.

BigAl...

 

Im looking forward to seeing the bulkhead you will be installing. Have you thought of how you are going to install it to see up the fuel cell area from the driver's compartment? Or are you going to install a floor over it?

 

I think I've got that covered, my plan is to just put a vertical wall that will seal at the sides and the hatch. I've also considered what I saw on an E production rx7 fc, which was a box with a removable cover. Remember I'm gonna be using a dry break fueling setup that will come in from behind so I should be able to keep it all confined to the back.

BigAl...

 

Looking good!

 

I'm with you man! very nice build up Al, thanks for keeping the thread updated.

 

Rob and I are taking a small break from my car to get his ready for the race at the end of the month. here's a couple of pix to hold you over till then.

the finished exhaust




misc. shot of the front




and the side

 

looking good! what wheel are you planning on running?

 

Also whats the history on that chassis? was it salvage title? or just a roller you stripped?

 

We're still contemplating the wheels, probably CCW's. The chassis came from a board member that decided not to go through with the project.

BigAl...

 

this is my car with CCW wheels,similar to your project........

 

Boy that is similar, the wheels look great . the CCW's are definitely on top of my list.

BigAl...

 

Nice. I think the exhaust tip would look better if it was flush with the opening shooting straight out the side with nothing sticking outside the body.

 

just wanted to say nice and cant wait to read more.

 

+1 on this.

Have the exhaust flush with the side of the car, that would look sexyyyyyy.


Awesome build, can't wait to see more.

 

I was wondering why Rob's car wasn't done yet I plan on doing a 20b project soon as well...just don't know exactly when yet since school is going to start

 

great build. thanks a lot for sharing.

is your sunroof going to fit back in with the roll cage or are you going to have to weld in a new panel on the roof?

 

I agree with both of you guys, the reason it sticks out is because I'm going to be running the petit flares, they're just not mounted yet. I was trying to get the flames away from the fiberglass/plastic (what ever material they are).

The sunroof opening already has the small tabs welded to mount a thin piece of plexi.

BigAl...

 

awesome work! can't wait to see the rest of the build

 

Al u can make it something similar to this with the wall. Are u allowed to use a plexi glass cover?



Oh and a question about your fuel cell. How do u feed the fuel pump? Do u need a lift cappable pump to work with that fuel cell? Im considering buying a real fuel cell that is FIA aprooved.

JT

 

this is exactly what I had in mind, except I'm going to use a sheet metal cover. the pickups are at the bottom and the exits are at the top so the pump does have to draw the fuel. I'm gonna use walbro pumps (my favorites).

BigAl...