TrinaBabe

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Well since I will be putting in a fuel cell shortly I figured i would post up a part number and price list for anyone considering doing it. It doesnt cost anywhere near the 2k most seem to cell this stuff for. My list is everything from the pump, filter, cell to the lines and fittings. Every single thing is included here. Now I also did this the most expensive way. MOST people (I think all the "kits") out there are using -8 feed and probably either -6 or -8 return lines. This would make it so you could use a MUCH cheaper Y-Block ($25 instead of $72), the lines and fittings would also be around $40-$80 cheaper. I do not have two parts listed on this list because everyone can use different ones. The fuel rail and the fuel regulator are not here. You could easily use the stock one with -8 fittings. The regulator is around $130-$150 for an Aeromotive one. Here is the part lists with part numbers and prices....

10 Gallon Fuel Cell (Aluminum) $160
Aeromotive Fuel Y-Block $72
Aeromotive A-1000 Pump $290
Aeromotive Fuel Filter $80
Pump->Filter Fitting $5
2 Radiused Fittings w/ o-ring $14(x2)
2 y-block fittings (Feed side) $4(x2)
Y block fitting (Pump side) $5
45 degree elbow (block out) $20
3 -10 fittings (Straight) $9(x3)
9 -8 fittings (Straight) $8(x9)
10' of -10 SS Braided Line $72
10' of -8 SS Braided Line $62

That is $901 for every single part aside from the regulator and rail (If you decide to use an aftermarket one). Aeromotive regulators would be from $130-$150. The rail is up to you if you care. Otherwise get the -8 fittings for the stock rail (x2) for $20 a piece and get a reducer from the -10 line to a -8 rail in ($10). That would mean using the stock rail with fittings and an Aeromotive regulator is another $180 making a grand total of $1081 for every single part you could need. This fuel system will power over 1000 horses before the pump starts holding you back... in which case you swap pumps and thats it (But honestly... how many people are gonna overpower an A-1000 pump? ).

Here is the parts number list:
555-15320
027-15620
027-11101
027-12301
361-981510
361-985010(x2)
361-981508(x2)
361-981510
361-304610
361-300110(x3)
361-300108(x9)
361-310010
361-310008

Remember... this is using -10 lines... they are much bigger than anyone would ever need unless you are making over 800 donkeys to the ground. If you use the -8 lines you would be under $1000 for a fuel cell conversion.

I just had to post this because someone did not seem to treat me to nicely about a cell and told me how impossible it was to get a fuel cell and all parts for under a grand. Well there it is. Tell me how wrong I am now

TrinaBabe

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Oh.. and the moral of the story... you dont need to spend any where near 2k for a cell. I dont sell this stuff... Jegs and Summit do.. I could easily post up a website and sell this as the OPUD Fuel Cell Kit and slap another few hundred on it but I dont. This is another reason I am trying to get people away from the "kit" buying deals... they arent cheaper, they are the opposite and they do not give you anything that you cant buy from Summit or Jegs. Yes they do give you every part you need but how long does it take to do the research and get all the correct parts... not long. You found this one didnt ya

Light

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nice write up, can't wait to see the install and pics

TrinaBabe

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I am hustling between three different companies trying to get me to install the cage and cell with them. Once I finalize who is going to install it all Ill get some pics of the cage being put in and the cell. Everything takes so long now a days... Im glad its winter

Oh, and another thing I figured I would post up. If anyone thinks putting in a roll cage will cost them over $2000 they should switch vendors. I will get anyone a full 10-point mild steel cage, installed and painted (Yes it passes tech) for around $1000.

fimotorsports

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who said 2K for a cell? I know of a place doing a fuel cell installed for around $1600

TrinaBabe

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Yes Buschur does cells for $1600. Its a decent price... I just hate paying the extra few hundred paying for a "kit". You could get any "kit" installed for a few hundred or even do it yourself for free. Granted a few hundred isnt bad when spending over a grand but its still ALOT of beer

Fluid1

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Suscribing for info. Thanks for the writeup, now where's the install writeup? lol

TrinaBabe

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Come on now Its just bolting a bunch of stuff together. You would need the simple hand tools to tighten all the AN fittings. You would need the knowledge of how to assemble AN lines/fittings. Other than that... just drop the gas tank off. Remove all the stock metal fuel lines. Mount the cell on the trunk by drilling 4 holes and using bolts. You may need to use bars to help support it but a 10 gallon I would doubt would need anything.. possibly some plates welded underneath the car to help hold the bolts. cut a hole in the trunk floor to set the sump part of the cell in. Drill two holes for the return line and the breather line. Run the breather line from the cell to underneath the car. Screw all the fittings where they go, I could make a diagram online and post it up if its easier to see. Screw the filter to the pump with one fitting. Run the two -8 feed lines from the cell to the y-block. Run the outlet of the y-block (-10) to the filter. Run the pump outlet (-10) to the fuel rail. The outlet of the fuel rail (-8) runs to the pressure regulator inlet. The outlet of the regulator goes back to the cell, up through the hole you drilled in the trunk floor to the fuel return port on the cell. Now add a bunch of rubberized hose clamps to help support all the line. Mount the pump with 4 screws to the underside of the car. Run a ground wire from the cell to the trunk. Presto. Install done.

I will make a diagram later on and post it up. Its not tough.

TrinaBabe

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Here is a crappy diagram

evocanival

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good write up, with alot of good info. thanks

Turbo13

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Nicely done! So how does the impact your weight reduction goal?

evolgrl

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Thank You!!!!!!

mike 99gsx

When people say a cell project costs closer to $2k, perhaps they are including other things such as the necessity for a firewall if running at an NHRA track?

cruizinmax

800 donkeypower = 268.20442 horsepower

http://http://www.bionity.com/tools/...ion=Conversion

bolsen

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Trina, great info. Did you ever give Dave a call?