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Although small in size collectors are one of the most important
performance upgrades to any fuel cell. Located inside the fuel cell, these
units utilize several small check valves that allow fuel in but not out; the
result is much more consistent fuel delivery to the engine even at low fuel
levels. For street racers, the result is consistent fuel delivery through even
the tightest turns; for off-roaders this means a constant supply of fuel no
matter how rough or steep the terrain; and for boat builders and captains
the harshest seas. Although not a necessity for some, collectors are a
must for anyone looking to push their vehicle to the limit.
performance upgrades to any fuel cell. Located inside the fuel cell, these
units utilize several small check valves that allow fuel in but not out; the
result is much more consistent fuel delivery to the engine even at low fuel
levels. For street racers, the result is consistent fuel delivery through even
the tightest turns; for off-roaders this means a constant supply of fuel no
matter how rough or steep the terrain; and for boat builders and captains
the harshest seas. Although not a necessity for some, collectors are a
must for anyone looking to push their vehicle to the limit.
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What are they?
Collectors are, essentially, internal surge tanks. They're placed inside of the
fuel cell and consist of several check valves that allow fuel in but not out, a
pickup, and are made of the same nylon cloth-resin material as the bladder.
Collectors are, essentially, internal surge tanks. They're placed inside of the
fuel cell and consist of several check valves that allow fuel in but not out, a
pickup, and are made of the same nylon cloth-resin material as the bladder.
How do they work?
Every time you step on the gas, brake, or turn fuel sloshes in the tank. The
job of the collector is to take advantage of that and "collect" the fuel as the
vehicle moves. When the vehicle moves side-to-side or front-to-back fuel
is forced through the check valves and into the collector. The weight of the
fuel then pushes the balls inside the valves closed. Every time the vehicle
Every time you step on the gas, brake, or turn fuel sloshes in the tank. The
job of the collector is to take advantage of that and "collect" the fuel as the
vehicle moves. When the vehicle moves side-to-side or front-to-back fuel
is forced through the check valves and into the collector. The weight of the
fuel then pushes the balls inside the valves closed. Every time the vehicle
changes direction the collector is recharged; this results is a consistent supply of fuel to the engine. Even at low fuel levels the inertia of
the moving fuel drives it into the collector, keeping it full even as fuel levels in the rest of the cell may be well below the top of the collector.
Are they necessary?
The necessity of the collector will always boil down to 1) the design of the fuel cell; and 2) the vehicle application. A typical example
would be a sloped-bottom design (such as our Truck/PreRunner series). The design itself is meant to collect fuel at the lowest point of the
cell, thus reducing fuel slosh; but as the size of the cell increases so too does its "footprint", or bottom. The larger the footprint the more
extreme the fuel slosh can be with consequences ranging from vapor lock to engine starvation. Thus, even though designed to direct fuel
to a specific location, as the footprint (and the cell) increases so too does the need for a collector. Additionally, the intended application of
the vehicle (i.e. racing) will also dictate the need for a collector. For a weekend warrior looking to stay safe while having fun, the need for
a collector will vary with the size and design of the cell; however for a dedicated racer a collector is usually recommended for both
increasing performance and protecting your system from starvation.
the moving fuel drives it into the collector, keeping it full even as fuel levels in the rest of the cell may be well below the top of the collector.
Are they necessary?
The necessity of the collector will always boil down to 1) the design of the fuel cell; and 2) the vehicle application. A typical example
would be a sloped-bottom design (such as our Truck/PreRunner series). The design itself is meant to collect fuel at the lowest point of the
cell, thus reducing fuel slosh; but as the size of the cell increases so too does its "footprint", or bottom. The larger the footprint the more
extreme the fuel slosh can be with consequences ranging from vapor lock to engine starvation. Thus, even though designed to direct fuel
to a specific location, as the footprint (and the cell) increases so too does the need for a collector. Additionally, the intended application of
the vehicle (i.e. racing) will also dictate the need for a collector. For a weekend warrior looking to stay safe while having fun, the need for
a collector will vary with the size and design of the cell; however for a dedicated racer a collector is usually recommended for both
increasing performance and protecting your system from starvation.
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*Note: Part numbers listed above are for collectors ordered separate from a fuel cell. If you are having a fuel cell made and would like to add
a collector please indicate on the quote or contact us directly.
a collector please indicate on the quote or contact us directly.