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Rules for Fuel Cells

Postby Py7h0n » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:42 pm

I've got a 5 Gal fuel cell I want to use for Drag Racing (C16) with some quick valves to switch between it and my main tank. My car is a Supra so it does not have an enclosed boot. The fuel fittings as well as the vent will be external to the boot (underneath and pipe under).

Do I need to get my cert modified again?

Do I need to build a box around the cell to keep it seperate?
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Postby Truenotch » Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:50 pm

No, wouldn't think you'd need a cert for it.

It would all need to be covered for MSNZ events, not sure on the rules for drags. I have a friend who had surge tank & fittings in the cabin of an AE86 hatch and did drag racing no probs. I wouldn't have passed it at scruit though.
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Postby Boost_4_Life » Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:24 pm

Truenotch wrote:
I have a friend who had surge tank & fittings in the cabin of an AE86 hatch and did drag racing no probs. I wouldn't have passed it at scruit though.


was it not in a sealed compartment or anything?
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Postby strx7 » Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:42 pm

drags have different rules for fuel than MNZ. IE MNZ allows fuel lines to run thru the car cabin, NZDRA/NZHRA doesn't.
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Postby Boost_4_Life » Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:58 pm

ah i understand :)
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