Question: What exactly IS a fuel cell?

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  • Jand3rson
    Banned
    • Oct 2003
    • 37587

    #46
    Originally posted by DaveCN
    If Deagle was from the PNW, it'd all be cool beans.
    Right, because no one from the Northwest has even been banned or ragged on, I forgot.

    I was waiting for that. I'm surprised Kevin isn't always the one saying it, he's the conspiracy nut.

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    • Dave
      E30 RAT
      • Nov 2003
      • 11675

      #47
      Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
      Right, because no one from the Northwest has even been banned or ragged on, I forgot.

      I was waiting for that. I'm surprised Kevin isn't always the one saying it, he's the conspiracy nut.
      Not saying its a conspiracy . . .

      And his answer, while cleary the Reader's Digest version, was accurate.


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      • bimmer8604
        No R3VLimiter
        • Nov 2003
        • 3017

        #48
        It would be nice to just use the stock fuel tank location, but I think unless you feel like cutting the top of your rear seat out and building an appropriate tank(you can supply your measurements to a fuel cell manufacturer and they can build it to spec) to fit close to the same location, that well thingy would work fine. Yes it will transfer the weight to the other side of the rear axle, not sure how it would truly effect the science of the car. Hrm, I like my idea of cutting out the top of the rear seat and building my own "saddle style" fuel cell..... that would be nifty!

        ps: ask Mariano what happened when I drove me, him, and three of his other friends in Vegas in my car...................."is that, rubber?"
        1988 M3, 97 840, 99 XJ
        DILLIGAF

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        • Fanzotti
          Banned
          • May 2006
          • 1255

          #49
          It may be time to lock this fuel cell thread.

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          • CleanAzzE30z
            R3V OG
            • Jan 2004
            • 11794

            #50
            Originally posted by Mr. Anderson
            So how about we all just let it go?
            indeed.


            Mariano


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            • Firestorm
              Mod Crazy
              • Jul 2004
              • 795

              #51
              I might look into building a long range alloy drop tank (90-120 litre) for the v8e30. The tiny fuel tank wont keep the ls1 going for long :p Plus, they look mean as.



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              E30 count = 6! :shock:

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              • E30 Reaktionär
                Site Manager
                • Aug 2006
                • 14451

                #52
                Originally posted by Firestorm
                I might look into building a long range alloy drop tank (90-120 litre) for the v8e30. The tiny fuel tank wont keep the ls1 going for long :p Plus, they look mean as.

                You'll be surprized what kind of mileage that thing will get. I got 28mpg in my firebird with the LT1 motor.

                1992 BMW 325iC
                1978 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
                1965 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 140hp

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                • iflytii
                  E30 Addict
                  • Jun 2004
                  • 482

                  #53
                  Originally posted by Mr Deagle
                  That would be a good solution, but the stock tank location is the best imo, i think the spare tire well is up a little higher than the factory tank
                  Everyone has their opinions but scales tell me the car balances a lot better with the gas in back. I did go to a motorcycle battery and moved it behind the passenger seat, other than that no changes from the last time I balanced.

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                  • bddog
                    Grease Monkey
                    • Feb 2004
                    • 351

                    #54
                    Unbelievable attack to a decent answer to the question asked.Worse than Jordan used to be.

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                    • Digitalwave
                      is a poseur
                      • Oct 2003
                      • 6276

                      #55
                      Originally posted by bddog
                      Unbelievable attack to a decent answer to the question asked.Worse than Jordan used to be.
                      Gasp... here comes an essay reply from Josh followed by lockage.

                      RISING EDGE

                      Let's drive fast and have fun.

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                      • rwh11385
                        lance_entities
                        • Oct 2003
                        • 18403

                        #56
                        Originally posted by Firestorm
                        I might look into building a long range alloy drop tank (90-120 litre) for the v8e30. The tiny fuel tank wont keep the ls1 going for long :p Plus, they look mean as.
                        RX7 LS1ers get 25-30mpg on trips, so unless your foot is in it all the time, then you should be fine!

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                        • DEV0 E30
                          R3V OG
                          • Oct 2004
                          • 8805

                          #57
                          I thought you were fine with him Josh?

                          What the dealio?

                          It's hard for me to excuse it as the next day you attack him?
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                          • Firestorm
                            Mod Crazy
                            • Jul 2004
                            • 795

                            #58
                            Originally posted by lance_entities
                            RX7 LS1ers get 25-30mpg on trips, so unless your foot is in it all the time, then you should be fine!
                            Why wouldnt it be? :)

                            Lsx/t56 Swap progress |----------| .0000000005% - Well below poverty line.
                            Getting purists panties in a knot since 2007. ;)
                            E30 count = 6! :shock:

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                            • moatilliatta
                              R3V OG
                              • Feb 2005
                              • 6119

                              #59
                              Originally posted by Mr Deagle
                              That would be a good solution, but the stock tank location is the best imo, i think the spare tire well is up a little higher than the factory tank
                              You can allway fab up something that ill hold the tank lower to the grown. but i do agree factory location is best.

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                              • browntown
                                No R3VLimiter
                                • Jun 2004
                                • 3524

                                #60
                                Originally posted by iflytii
                                The "well cell" works pretty good. Not much fabrication needed other than securing it in the tire well. [/IMG]
                                I've been eyeing the well cell myself, all depends on how my factory tank looks when I drop it. Might por-15 fuel tank seal it and keep it, but I like the idea of fuel cell.

                                Josh, you live right next to one of the biggest manufacturers. FuelSafe is in Redmond.
                                Fuel Safe Systems
                                250 SE Timber Avenue
                                Redmond, OR 97756

                                Stop by on lunch and talk em up, report back. I understand they're awesome guys to work with and they can make a cell in any shape ordered.

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