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Mark Worthington · 06-20-02, 12:26 PM

I'd like some information on the use of fuel cells in a GT40 versus fuel tanks. I plan on taking mine to the track occasionally and want to do what I can during the build to keep things as safe as I reasonably can. The thought of all that fuel sitting right next to me is rather frightening if I contemplate getting T-boned on the track or on the street. I seem to recall from my kit research that GTD refers to their fuel tanks as fuel cells. I'm not really clear on what fuel cells are, anyway; my understanding is that they are filled with foam or something that will prevent the fuel from getting everywhere in the event of a crash.

Anyway, can my existing RF fuel tanks be converted to fuel cells? Are the GTD tanks really fuel cells? Do I have any other options to increase the safety of my fuel tanks in a side impact?

Thanks in advance for your feedback.

06-20-02, 12:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Mark Worthington Mark Worthington 10 tenths Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts Posts: 1,814 Rep Power: 26	Fuel tanks vs fuel cells I'd like some information on the use of fuel cells in a GT40 versus fuel tanks. I plan on taking mine to the track occasionally and want to do what I can during the build to keep things as safe as I reasonably can. The thought of all that fuel sitting right next to me is rather frightening if I contemplate getting T-boned on the track or on the street. I seem to recall from my kit research that GTD refers to their fuel tanks as fuel cells. I'm not really clear on what fuel cells are, anyway; my understanding is that they are filled with foam or something that will prevent the fuel from getting everywhere in the event of a crash. Anyway, can my existing RF fuel tanks be converted to fuel cells? Are the GTD tanks really fuel cells? Do I have any other options to increase the safety of my fuel tanks in a side impact? Thanks in advance for your feedback.