Fuel cell question

My project car is a wagon and I'm wondering about mounting my fuel cell. Can it be mounted in the open like the picture or do es it have to be enclosed?

Would have to have a firewall.

i'd put one about half that size in the front.

Mike, You need either a firewall or a cover. Since you have a wagon I'd make a cover for it. You'll need to cover that battery too.

Got any more pics of the car?

That's not my car, just a picture of a very fast local car. He was racing it like that, that's why I was wondering if it was okay the way it is in the photo. If I mount my tank where the spare tire was and cover it with a door will I be okay?

The fuel cell and the drivers comp. need too be seperated.

I just ordered a rule book, hope that will answer any questions. It's tough, this is my first serious car build and no body has a wagon I can look at. As I get further into this project I'm sure I'm going to have lots of questions, glad you guys are here to help.

It needs either a firewall or an enclosure to separate the fuel cell/components from the driver.

a car like that would never be allowed to run at a NHRA track
Frank , Div 6 Track tech

Frank Merkl wrote:a car like that would never be allowed to run at a NHRA track
Frank , Div 6 Track tech

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Not trying to nitpick, but you really need an X-brace between the rear kicker bars if you have any power at all. Wouldn't hurt to tie it in to the shock crossmember.