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Old 12-08-2008, 10:38 PM   #1
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i have a 68 mustang coupe set up similar to c/stock. i am going to put a fuel cell in it and looking for input. plastic or aluminum, 5 or 10 gallon. thanks ron b
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Old 12-08-2008, 11:03 PM   #2
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Alum 5 gal. Makes it easier to keep full & be @ the same weight every pass.
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Old 12-09-2008, 12:59 AM   #3
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Default Re: fuel cell choice

What Greg said!!!!!
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Old 12-09-2008, 12:04 PM   #4
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Why aluminum and not plastic fuel cell.
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Old 12-09-2008, 12:43 PM   #5
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Wink Re: fuel cell choice

Once alum is bolted down it's grounded. Also a plastic cell over the years of setting in a hot trunk will start to loose it's shape as the heat & pressure from the hold-down straps wear on it. Oh & alum looks PRETTY!
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Old 12-09-2008, 12:53 PM   #6
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Less chance of condensation with a plastic cell.....I have a 5 gallon RCI.
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Old 12-23-2008, 07:39 PM   #7
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Once alum is bolted down it's grounded. Also a plastic cell over the years of setting in a hot trunk will start to loose it's shape as the heat & pressure from the hold-down straps wear on it. Oh & alum looks PRETTY!
are you using the tabs to mount it or are you using straps also. thanks
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