818R or S FIA Cert Fuel Cells-

[C.Plavan]

FYI- I found a manufacturer for Aluminum fuel cells (FIA FT3 Cert-1999) that most likely will just fit in behind the seat just like the stock tank. The bonus, these have the FIA certified bladders/foam in them. They are tapered like the stock tank.
Dimensions (A x B x C x D).

D and A are the bottom floor dimensions/ B is the height/ C is the top, tapered width.

14 gallon 42 x 10 x 7 x 10
16 gallon (#1) 48 x 10 x 7 x 10
16 gallon (#2) 36 x 12 x 7 x 12

Once I get my kit (I should have it Mid Oct), and take my own measurements, they will modify the tank for me for a perfect fit it the ones above do not work. The price will be around $1000. More $ with an in cell fuel pump. They also offer fuel sender options as well.

I'll keep this thread updated, as it is a good safety option for all 818 builders.

[Frank818]

I agree.
Tnx for that.

[Turboguy]

Are we sure that FFR won't be including a fuel cell with the 818R? I seem to recall that they include one with the Spec Racer kit.

[Bill Waters]

I believe you are correct, Turboguy; I was up at FFR a couple of weeks ago and, in going over the 818R with the techs, there will be a behind the seat fuel cell with the R (the prototype has it in the passenger's space), and it was not on the options list when I bought then all of my options. (I purchased all the optional equipment while I was there.)

Bill

[C.Plavan]

If it is included, this will be the first I heard about it.

[Bob_n_Cincy]

FYI- I found a manufacturer for Aluminum fuel cells (FIA FT3 Cert-1999) that most likely will just fit in behind the seat just like the stock tank. The bonus, these have the FIA certified bladders/foam in them. They are tapered like the stock tank.
Dimensions (A x B x C x D).

D and A are the bottom floor dimensions/ B is the height/ C is the top, tapered width.

14 gallon 42 x 10 x 7 x 10
16 gallon (#1) 48 x 10 x 7 x 10
16 gallon (#2) 36 x 12 x 7 x 12

Once I get my kit (I should have it Mid Oct), and take my own measurements, they will modify the tank for me for a perfect fit it the ones above do not work. The price will be around $1000. More $ with an in cell fuel pump. They also offer fuel sender options as well.

I'll keep this thread updated, as it is a good safety option for all 818 builders.

I measured the pocket for the gas tank behind the seat. It is 11" by 47.25.
16 gallon (#1) 48 x 10 x 7 x 10 is to long and no easy way to make it fit.
16 gallon (#2) 36 x 12 x 7 x 12 will fit if you raise the front edge an inch to sit on top the rear seat mount bar.
Bob

[Turboguy]

Well, just like the pricing of the spec racer compared to the standard roadster, the 818R is more than the 818S so I figured there would be extra competition-related items included in it as well.

[C.Plavan]

I just got an email from Dan at F5- The 818R only includes the regular gas tank that is in the S. So I will whole heartily be pursuing this endeavor. I'll keep everyone updated.