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Onboard fire systems, Any recommendations? |
ThePaintedMan |
Dec 9 2013, 04:59 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,886 Joined: 6-September 11 From: St. Petersburg, FL Member No.: 13,527 Region Association: South East States |
Hello Paddock readers,
I'm getting ready to order a fire system for our car and I thought this might be a good time to see if there are any opinions on which system to go with. I think that I've decided to go with the newer AFFF style system and the only real stipulation is that it be 2.25 liters in capacity or above. FourBlades has an OMP system for his IMSA car. I think it's this one : https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productde....asp?RecID=5624 There is also this style, recommended by Chumpcar: http://www.vro.com/ess-23l-afff-fire-supre...stem-p-362.html And finally, the SPA 4 liter system which also seems to be a bit cheaper than the others: https://www.pegasusautoracing.com/productse...sp?Product=2426 Any major difference between these? Is the mechanical actuator or the electrical solenoid more preferred? |
pcar916 |
Dec 12 2013, 09:27 AM
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Is that a Lola? Group: Members Posts: 1,523 Joined: 2-June 05 From: Little Rock, AR Member No.: 4,188 Region Association: None |
I installed a mechanical SPA 11# Halon system years ago. Three nozzles over the fuel cell/pump, the engine, and (the largest) one pointed at my crotch. To avoid a $400-$500 refill, I also have a hand operated 2.5# bottle in between the seats, simply because I don't want to set off the big system unless I must. I've always thought about making that one a 5 lb, but it's almost too big for that place. A 2.5# bottle is almost a fart in the wind, but might work if the fire is small enough.
Today I'd probably go for an AFFF system. It's likely be more effective in the engine compartment where there isn't and enclosed volume for the gas to do it's thing. Now, to make a shutter to close off the grill as part of the fire-system? Priceless. Good luck! |
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