Can I fit a fuel cel or tank in the cockpit of race car?

[Al Weyman]

I have a hatch back Camaro and need extra fuel capacity. What are the rules for fitting tanks or cells in a hatchback?

[MGDavid]

I haven't looked it up in the BB, but my understanding is that it's OK as long as it's inside some form of secondary sealed metal containment. Arguably it's safer if within the volume enclosed by the cage rather than down the back where it's exposed to a shunt.

[Al Weyman]

Ok Thanks Dave.

[Tim Falce]

The best thing to do would be read the Blue book so you get the definitive answer.

[Al Weyman]

I struggle with that tomb I just though someone may have specific knowledge of whats required.

[historic racer]

Look at pages 160 and 167 in 2012 BB, basically metal rear bulkhead / cover between fuel and driver. Hope this helps

[Al Weyman]

OK thats cool so if I place it in the spare wheel well in the hatchback and cover that with a decent guage alloy panel I should be good to go?

[Tim Falce]

Make sure you check what sort of pipes you use if they run inside the car, I don't think you can use uncovered rubber and I also think they need to have mechanical fittings, not just jubilee clips, I do stand to be corrected though.

[Al Weyman]

Originally Posted by Tim Falce

Make sure you check what sort of pipes you use if they run inside the car, I don't think you can use uncovered rubber and I also think they need to have mechanical fittings, not just jubilee clips, I do stand to be corrected though.

I will run them under the car I think.

[greenamex2]

My fuel cell is in the back of my car in an ali box as per this link -

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Produc...FWLHtAodwG8ATg

The pipes are all 'aeroquip' type and so can run inside the cockpit. I don't run them in the car for very long.

[Al Weyman]

So the top plate and filler don't need to be covered, I find that odd. And stranger still how on earth do they arrive at £256 plus vat for what is just an alloy box????

[Tim Falce]

Originally Posted by Al Weyman

how on earth do they arrive at £256 plus vat for what is just an alloy box????

That's not just any alloy box, It's a special alloy box made with special alloy welding and special chrome plated clips and a special Demon Tweeks mark up.

[Al Weyman]

Oh and dont forget the special ATL vinyl sticker, maybe they can leave that off and I will supply my own!

[indigorallye]

......plus motorsport tax which is within the list price, not added after.

[Al Weyman]

Oh yeah forgot that! You have to hand it to these manufacturers and stockiests they sure know how to earn a quid.