 Cutting Out Section of Forward Firewall, Moving Back Fuel Cell to make Room for Radiator |
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 Nov 10 2017, 05:21 PM
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Might be moving forward with V8 conversion of the '72 Chalon-bodied race car and was hoping not to have to lay out $3K for a custom fit fuel cell that goes in where the stock tank originally resided. I currently have a 12 gal rectangular fuel cell that takes up most of the room in the frunk, and doesn't leave enough room for a radiator. I was thinking of raising the height of the fuel cell so it won't interfere with my front sway bar and cutting an opening in the forward "firewall" to allow me to slide the fuel cell rearward to butt up against the rear true firewall. I haven't seen anyone else do this, so I'm wondering if it can't be done for structural or other reasons. Any insights on this?
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motorvated Cutting Out Section of Forward Firewall Nov 10 2017, 05:21 PM
shoguneagle It has been done both race production wise and aft... Nov 11 2017, 11:13 AM
SirAndy
It has been done both race production wise and af... Nov 12 2017, 09:50 PM ThePaintedMan Quick note: once you move the fuel cell back, you ... Nov 13 2017, 07:05 AM euro911 Just curious, George ...
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I doesn... Nov 13 2017, 08:09 AM ThePaintedMan Mark, good point. :worship: I guess I'm so u... Nov 13 2017, 08:45 AM motorvated Regardless of where the fuel will go, I agree that... Nov 13 2017, 10:37 PM euro911 Engman used to make block-off plates for the fresh... Nov 14 2017, 01:21 AM stownsen914 It should be OK to cut through the metal in the bu... Nov 14 2017, 11:05 AM Jetsetsurfshop pic 1 :) Nov 14 2017, 06:55 PM Jetsetsurfshop pic 2 :) Nov 14 2017, 06:56 PM Jetsetsurfshop Heres some thoughts...
All fuel cells expire in 5 ... Nov 14 2017, 07:15 PM stownsen914
I've heard of people putting fuel cells where... Nov 15 2017, 08:27 AM mlindner Motorvated, how about just a new tank/cell that is... Nov 19 2017, 12:49 PM motorvated
Motorvated, how about just a new tank/cell that i... Nov 19 2017, 09:57 PM stownsen914
I have since located and purchased a used cell w... Nov 22 2017, 07:52 AM Heater Guy This is the way I added the fuel cell and radiator... Dec 12 2017, 12:22 PM Heater Guy This is the engine bay with the Subaru and the new... Dec 12 2017, 12:48 PM  |
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