Quote Originally Posted by robot
37, a real fuel cell is probably not much cheaper. A fuel cell (for instance from Fuel Safe) consists of a metal enclosure with a plastic liner plus anti-slosh foam. Fuel cells have roll over check valves on the filler and on the vents. A 32 gallon fuel cell from Fuel Safe runs over $400 typically so it isnt cheaper than your metal fuel tank.

If you are referring to the el cheapo rotary molded fuel tanks with out the metal exterior, I would be suspect of them for a street use car. The plastic is subject to punctures and abrasion (vibration induced) from the mounting straps. The plastic isnt probably UV stabilized so it will eventually discolor and get brittle like a red plastic gas container left out in the sun.....the fuel cells with the metal enclosures prevent all of these problems.

perhaps other members have had experience with the cheaper stuff.....I bought a Fuel Safe brand myself and it has been great. The only drawback is the size....you take what they make!

mike in tucson
I would not worry to much about the "plastic fuel cells".
The IMCA and the USMTS car run them lap after lap at over 7,500 rpms and we have had no issues.
I think it is the 5th year in the IMCA car.