My setup - 12 Gallon ATL Sport Cell in an aluminum can. Two Carter street pumps into a -6 line to the carb. -4 return line back to the cell.
Fuel pick up issues - My ATL cell came with two pickups that had the "duck foot" style pickups. For some reason with the duck foot pickups I have had fuel pickup issues once I used half the fuel in the cell. I swapped out the duck foot pickups for a pair of Race Cell pickups and now the problem is resolved. The Race Cell pickups are real simple - not shrouded. Several other guys in KC have the same ATL cell and they have not reported this issue.
When mounting the cell - make sure that you have 6" of ground clearance. I had to raise the cell in my car to correct this issue last winter. This necessitated removing all of the spare tire well in my car. There is a GCR spec for fuel mounting that I believe applies - 9.3.26.1. Keep in mind that tire diameter affects ride height and as a result cell clearance with the ground.
I added a large access door in my installation so that I can visually inspect all lines when refueling. I can also remove the fuel cell fill plate through access door which saves time when you need to access the foam or back side of the fittings. I also caged my cell with 1' square tube for extra protection.
Scott Peterson
KC Region
83 RX7
STU #17
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