Fuel Cell

[pavogg]

Is there anyone out there that has put in a fuel cell rather than the stock gas tank? If so, what model and brand? Any tips on interfacing the filler neck?

Don't like the idea of riding in the same compartment as the gas tank.

[RallyBob]

A 'true' race approved fuel cell with a deformable bladder will be a custom affair for a GT. Expect to pay about $1200, add money for a fuel sender unit to that....

A non-bladder type cell could be fitted, but it won't be much better than a stock fuel can in terms of safety. The foam filler material is there to help suppress explosions (allowing a more controlled burn rather than a violent 'boom'), and to reduce fuel slosh, but in the case of an EFI installation, it is not enough slosh control for spirited driving.

That being said, I bought an aluminum 'hot rod' style fuel cell from Summit for my Dad's GT. It is of a relatively heavy gauge aluminum construction. It cost $240 or so with a fuel sender. I would think it's better than a stock (rusty) fuel tank. But certainly not up to the protection level of a true ballistic bladder-type fuel cell. The filler neck is not quite centrally located, but is easily connected to the stock fuel cap location with hoses and some tubing.
Cutting of the floor to fit the cell and designing/building a new fuel pickup system is necessary. The fuel lines will be within the passenger compartment, so for safety they need to be rigid metal or s.s. braided fuel line.

HTH
Bob