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modracer47
12-16-2011, 01:05 PM
Getting back into modified racing, after a few years off and have always used racing fuel, but will be using alcohol.
I noticed there is foam for alcohol, to put in the fuel cell, but would like to know pros and/or cons.
Appreciate your input.
Thanks.
dirttrackrocker
12-16-2011, 01:18 PM
I have always heard not to use foam with alcohol because it breaks down. Pack it with wiffle balls instead. They work great as a baffle, you can buy them in bulk from some of the sports stores.
Racer111
12-16-2011, 01:46 PM
Never seen anything good come out of useing foam..
JustAddDirt
12-16-2011, 04:01 PM
I woud not use foam with ALKY it will break the foam down and plug up the fuel system.
I have heard of black perferated drain tile cut to the correct height and fill the cell up. acts as baffles.
Kojak_9x
12-20-2011, 09:10 PM
Foam for alky in a 32 gal fuel cell ran me $240 a few years back. Only ran it a few times before I sold the car. I wouldnt buy it again cause of the price. Stick with drain tile, wiffel balls, or even pvc pipe(drill holes and "V" notch the bottoms. The last few years I haven't ran anything....
modracer47
12-21-2011, 11:01 AM
Appreciate the input.
dirttrackrocker
12-21-2011, 11:12 AM
I went to using nothing as well. Anything you use is gonna take up space, and in a long race, that may be the difference in making it and running out.
moparacer
12-21-2011, 11:45 AM
Wiffle balls is a great tip. Thanks
dirttrackrocker
12-21-2011, 11:56 AM
Wiffle balls is a great tip. Thanks
Make sure you drill a hole in one and put your pick up hose inside it so it doesn't suck tight to the outside of one of the balls...
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