How to Install a Fuel Cell in a Race Car

The fuel cell in a race car is vitally important to the overall performance of the car. The actual fuel cell is a rubber or plastic container inside of a metal box. The rubber container could be one of various shapes and sizes. With adherence to a few short concrete steps, you can install a fuel cell in your race car with relative ease.

Things You'll Need

  • Fuel Cell (Safety approved)
  • High powered generator
  • Fuel Cell Lines
  • Torque wrench
  • Impact wrench
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Instructions

    • 1

      Determine the size of the fuel cell you need. Most short tracks have a maximum limit of a 25-gallon fuel cell. This may be the right size. However, you must check the specifications of the class in which you participate.

    • 2

      Locate the position in which you will be installing the fuel cell.

    • 3

      Ensure there is sufficient space on the rear of the chassis for proper mounting and installation.

    • 4

      Lay the fuel cell in the desired location to ensure it will fit without any obstruction from other parts of the race car.

    • 5

      Place fuel cell lines along the outer reaches of the frame rail to ensure proper flow of fuel to the motor.

    • 6

      Use chassis locking bolts to secure the fuel cell to the chassis.

    • 7

      Tighten all bolts of the fuel cell to the chassis using safety approved torque wrench. This will enable the fuel cell to be snuggly and securely fastened to the chassis.