Since a fuel cell isn't allowed in SFWD, is a Surge Tank allowed?

 

why not just sump the tank. there are a couple of companys that sell sumps. check out full-race.com they have a nice low profile sump at a good price. chassis engineering also has a sump.

 

also the full-race sump is on sale right now , check the website for more imfo cuz thats all i know

 

TTT

 

Run NOPI's Turbo 4 class and you can run the cell

 

TTT, is it legal to use a surge tank? Also, are there any companies that sell nice ones out there?

Justin

 

I would say yes it's legal as the CFT car has one. Just remember you have to have it sealed off (firewall) from the pass. compartment or you will not pass tech.

John

 

Yeah, i'm pretty sure it's legal. The whole reason they make you keep the oem tank is weight and so you don't get crazy with the fuel system, but if you keep the oem tank i can't imagine there being a problem.

 

I was told no by NHRA tech, this was back in 03 though. One way to find out,
give em a call....

Steve

 

I have an email from Jim saying they are legal. Just need to make sure you run all the lines according to NHRA's rules.

 

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Does that mean you have to buy them from Stan?

 

who recoats all of your sump guys tanks?

 

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I had a local radiator and gas tank repair shop do it in Orlando. It wasn't cheap almost $200.

John

 

ouch...

so what bout doing like the mustang guys do..

 

i have something similar to that. im running a bosch inline pump. its a puller pump so it doesnt starve for fuel like a aeromotive does when fuel is low or not a gravity feed

 

pics?

 

I know Stan makes a pick up with a big sock filter to go with the Bosh pump since it is a puller pump. It seems to be a great alternative to sumping he has made several passes with his gas light on and has'nt had an starving.

 

Reading the NHRA rule book, it states:

Fuel cell prohibited. OEM fuel tank mandatory. No other container,
fuel cell, bottle, etc. may contain any type of fuel. See Section 4
and General Regulations 1:5.

Reading that, I would say they are not legal. I would also think fuel coolers may not be legal for the class either.

 

Fuel coolers like Summit sells are for low pressure fuel systems (0-10 psi).

John

 

Ok, either way, the question is if the surge tank is legal though.

I would be interested in knowning this as well. Maybe an NHRA tech official can help us out...

 

i would like to know too? because i would like to run one in my car....