BobW Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 We are installing a Fuel Cell in our Miata. It is in the same location as the OE tank but there is no bulkhead between the driver and the Fuel Cell. See attached pics. Anyone know if one is required? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takjak2 Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 That location is permitted, without a bulkhead, but you will have to have the driver out of the car when fueling. No simultaneous driver swap. You are more likely to have issues with other sanctioning bodies, but it shouldn't be too hard to build a bulkhead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Sammich Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 what about enclosing the hoses? I'm vague on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55mini Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Couple of quick thoughts on the cell install. It needs to be framed or caged and that is outlined in the rules, that allows proper anchoring. As was said before if you install it in that location it is in the interior of the car and as was said your drivers are out of the car unless you do the bulkhead. Last point of my concern will you use a remote fill tub? Trying to lean to the center of the car is asking for a fuel spill. Just a couple of points to think about as I am always looking at safety as I am not a driver just the wrench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 If you use a remote fill tube you may fill while a driver is in the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhr650 Posted February 2, 2017 Report Share Posted February 2, 2017 Seems like if you enclosed the cell with a bulkhead, and ran a remote fill out the passenger side it would be way safer than a stock Miata. I always hated the location of the stock filler right on top of the driver and having to have 4 guys share such a small area during a pit stop is never good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobW Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thanks for the replies guys. Would have responded sooner but didn't get any notifications for some reason. So sounds like bulkhead is the way. We will have a remote fill and plan to move it to the passenger side. Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimsun Racing Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 You don't need a bulkhead. All you need is a remote fill and steel braided feed/return lines for Chumpcar. It's already in a metal can, that is the bulkhead. For 24hol you need a nylon braiding reinforced fill hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitri.mariutto Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 It's already in a metal can, that is the bulkhead. Nope. 9.10.2.12.2. The fuel cell is enclosed by a full metal canister AND a separate bulkhead that encloses the fuel cell and canister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginerd Posted February 8, 2017 Report Share Posted February 8, 2017 Nope. 9.10.2.12.2. The fuel cell is enclosed by a full metal canister AND a separate bulkhead that encloses the fuel cell and canister. Doesn't apply to the cell in question 9.10.2.12.Fuel cells may be mounted in the passenger floor area of 2-seater cars or cars that have no space behind the driver's compartment, provided: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimitri.mariutto Posted February 9, 2017 Report Share Posted February 9, 2017 Doesn't apply to the cell in question 9.10.2.12.Fuel cells may be mounted in the passenger floor area of 2-seater cars or cars that have no space behind the driver's compartment, provided: "I see" said the blind man. @Dimsun Racing just ignore me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimsun Racing Posted February 10, 2017 Report Share Posted February 10, 2017 what about enclosing the hoses? I'm vague on that. If you run steel braided hose with AN fittings in cabin you don't need to enclose the fuel lines. Just run to an AN bulkhead fitting on the floor and you can run rubber hose or hard lines on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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