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78porsche924 · Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 2:43 pm Post subject: Fuel cell.

I posted this in the performance section, but i think this is probably a more appropriate section to do it. What is involved in installing a fuel cell into my car. Also is it street legal and stuff like that. I know plumbing might be a little funny, but as long as i can fill it from the outside i am cool with it.

Thanks.
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 3:27 pm Post subject:

go to [url]summitracing.com[/url]and look up part

#sum-290105 16 gal circle track fuel cell

or #rci-1161c 26 gal circle tack cell
or rci-1211c or rci-1221c both 22 gal circle track cells
all for $110.00
mounting brackets
#sum-290154 at $20.00
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924RACR · Posted: Tue May 27, 2003 10:38 pm Post subject:

I'm guessing they're legal, since drag cars sometimes run them. Good luck filling them from the outside though. Plan to have to open the hatch and open the door on the cell cover.

You can also expect to pay a lot of cash for the plumbing. You'll also need a second smaller tank/cell, known as a surge tank - this is needed for fuel injected cars to ensure adequate constant fuel delivery.

Why would you want one? I don't even have one, and I'm actually racing!
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78porsche924 · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 9:54 am Post subject:

I can't find a place that can clean my tank around me. Just mechanics that i would end up spending more getting it cleaned most likely. Called porsche and they want $2,050 for a new tank. Yes that is not a typo. 2 thousand dollars for a tank. That and it would be cool to say guess what, i have a fuel cell.

This is pretty much the info i wanted to know. Fuel cell is pretty much outta the question now. Seemed too good to be true to get a $100 gastank.
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78 924 NA <---now sold and killed by new owner
snailshell trans
Bae turbo kit
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Joes924Racer · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:04 am Post subject:

Your dad wont let you do it yourself
or do you not feel that your up to it.
Hows it runnen today.

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1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
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924RACR · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:19 am Post subject:

What about the kit from Eastwood??? Slush it and seal it!!!
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78porsche924 · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:21 am Post subject:

It is actually running fine. I have been flushing it a lot and i have most of the free floating crap outta there. Injectors are still clogged a little though. I am up to it, my dad just doesn't want me to do it. My mom is all for it so i think i might be able to persuade him after he finds out how much the mech is prolly gonna charge me.
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90 944 S2
78 924 NA <---now sold and killed by new owner
snailshell trans
Bae turbo kit
to check out my 944 S2 http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=388139

78porsche924 · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:23 am Post subject:

That is what i want to do. My dad is a pain in the ass. If it comes to something he knows nothing about, then no one except someone who is a certified mechanic does. I get charged $50 an hour by my mechanic and when my dad sees how mcuh i am gonna get charged he will prolly change his mind. He wants me to ditch the car and save for college. Where is the fun in that though??

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90 944 S2
78 924 NA <---now sold and killed by new owner
snailshell trans
Bae turbo kit
to check out my 944 S2 http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=388139

924RACR · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 11:57 am Post subject:

That's too bad... the collective knowledge, not to mention my own, with respect to this model would completely bend your local garage mechanic over backwards.

Check out the price on The Eastwood Company's website... they sell all kindsa really awesome stuff, like what you'd buy to restore old Chevies or the like.

Good luck with your car... and your dad!
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'79 924 #77 SCCA H Prod racecar
'82 931 Plat. Silver
#25 Hidari Firefly P2 sports prototype

Joes924Racer · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 12:34 pm Post subject:

Theres the Kreem kit that I used and hey did you guys know por15 sells a reseal kit also.
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1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
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78porsche924 · Posted: Wed May 28, 2003 1:41 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys, and i have tried to explain that u guys are the gods of the 924. Info from you guys is why the car even has a transmission in it.
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78 924 NA <---now sold and killed by new owner
snailshell trans
Bae turbo kit
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78porsche924 · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 4:42 pm Post subject:

Yeah, mechanic said i should replace it rather then cleaning, be cheaper in the long run. He also said it would be cheaper to install a fuel cell but would like to avoid moding the car too much cause it is a frankencar already. Already need new injectors but i am waiting untill i got the entire system clear before i get the good stuff.
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90 944 S2
78 924 NA <---now sold and killed by new owner
snailshell trans
Bae turbo kit
to check out my 944 S2 http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/view_page.pl?page_id=388139

Joes924Racer · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2003 8:47 pm Post subject:

Pick a phone book and look for a used one under porsche ,used porsche,porsche parts used.independent porsche mechanics
and get a used one.Done put a fuel cell in there
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1979 porsche 924 Na
1980 porsche Turbo 931GT Replica
Have u ever driven a turbo.