i was thinking on installing a fuel cell on my 1984 monte carlo because, one there cool and, two being my fuel pump is shot and im going to install a big holley pump it would make it easier to run fuel lines. so if i could see some picks of your fuel cell set up so i can see how yous mounted them that would be most appresiated.thanks
pictures of fuel cells wanted!!!
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I would recommend against a Holley due to the noise. A Mallory with a return is what I run on everything from a 10 second race car to a 14 second driver.
As far as the fuel cell, here is how I did mine. I did not want to cut up the floor and don't like fuel ines and wiring hanging under my car.
Used shelf angle iron and it worked out real well, tubing would have been sexier but I had to use what was on hand. :lol: Could bolt it together for welding and mounting hole were already there.
Another view:
Full flow 180s:
One small hole drilled with a hole saw for the fuel line going out, later install a rubber grommet:
Pretty much done:
The right side fitting on top is the vent that later got a line that goes under the floor and out the back of the car per NHRA . The left side is for the return.
By mounting the tank "up high" the pick up of the fuel pump is alway "under pressure" from gravity, more so off the line when 8 gallon of fuel is trying to get out the sump.
Also being mounted like this fuel will feed to the regulator upfront just by gravity.I acually have to plug the lines if I remove the carb!!!
Pulling 1.40s 60 foots never saw the fuel pressure even wiggle.
Another advantage of the mounting is you get a little cantilever effect to help launch .
As far as the fuel cell, here is how I did mine. I did not want to cut up the floor and don't like fuel ines and wiring hanging under my car.
Used shelf angle iron and it worked out real well, tubing would have been sexier but I had to use what was on hand. :lol: Could bolt it together for welding and mounting hole were already there.
Another view:
Full flow 180s:
One small hole drilled with a hole saw for the fuel line going out, later install a rubber grommet:
Pretty much done:
The right side fitting on top is the vent that later got a line that goes under the floor and out the back of the car per NHRA . The left side is for the return.
By mounting the tank "up high" the pick up of the fuel pump is alway "under pressure" from gravity, more so off the line when 8 gallon of fuel is trying to get out the sump.
Also being mounted like this fuel will feed to the regulator upfront just by gravity.I acually have to plug the lines if I remove the carb!!!
Pulling 1.40s 60 foots never saw the fuel pressure even wiggle.
Another advantage of the mounting is you get a little cantilever effect to help launch .
ok thanks man i was asking people how they did it because of the wheel well i was thinking of making like a plate to go across the wheel well and just make it all look flat but i do like your set up alot. and about the holley fuel pump i got it for a steal so im not too worried about it, i would of like to put a magna pump on but thier pretty pricie. thanks for the info
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