{"product_id":"radium-dry-carbon-fiber-fuel-cell-lid-ra-series-13-0422-01-13-0411-01-13-0406-01","title":"Radium Dry Carbon Fiber Fuel Cell Lid | RA-Series (13-0422-01 \/ 13-0411-01 \/ 13-0406-01)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e68 percent lighter than the aluminum lid it replaces, taken off the very top of the car.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRadium Engineering dry carbon fiber fuel cell lids\u003c\/strong\u003e are optional replacements for the powder coated aluminum lid supplied as standard with every RA-Series fuel cell. Built from pre-impregnated dry carbon in a 2x2 twill weave using 3K tow, they cut weight without changing the mounting pattern; the original hardware from the fuel cell is reused.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Lid\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 gallon (13-0422-01)\u003c\/strong\u003e: for the 20-0622 RA-Series 22 gallon cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpare tire (13-0411-01)\u003c\/strong\u003e: for the 20-0611 RA-Series 10.5 gallon spare tire cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6 gallon (13-0406-01)\u003c\/strong\u003e: for the 20-0606 RA-Series 6 gallon cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Feel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeaningful weight off the top of the fuel cell, where it counts most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA finished dry carbon surface rather than powder coat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA direct swap using the fuel cell's existing fasteners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry carbon construction from pre-impregnated fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x2 twill weave, 3K filaments per fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e68 percent lighter than the standard powder coated aluminum lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement using the cell's original fastener pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck your rulebook first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Radium advises confirming with your racing organization that carbon fiber is an acceptable material for a fuel cell enclosure, since some sanctioning bodies require metal. That is worth resolving before spending the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the lid to the cell you own. Ordering one alongside a fuel cell means it arrives in a separate box for you to fit, and the \u003cstrong\u003estandard aluminum lid cannot be exchanged or credited\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the carbon lid is an addition rather than a substitution at time of order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation wants care. Use a 5\/32in or 4mm Allen wrench on the stainless button head bolts, a 7\/16in wrench on the flange head nuts beneath the perimeter bolts, and a micro screwdriver for the Phillips screws holding the inspection plate. \u003cstrong\u003eTorque the perimeter bolts to 6.8Nm, about 60in-lbs, and do not overtighten anything\u003c\/strong\u003e, since excess load will crack the carbon resin. If a drop-in pump assembly such as an FCST-X is already fitted, follow that unit's own removal instructions, and note a new gasket may be required, part number 18-0015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne dry carbon fiber fuel cell lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNOT included: fasteners, which are reused from the fuel cell, and the fuel cell itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-0606 RA-Series 6 gallon fuel cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-0611 RA-Series 10.5 gallon spare tire fuel cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20-0622 RA-Series 22 gallon fuel cell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese lids do NOT fit fuel cells manufactured by other companies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirm with your sanctioning body that carbon fiber is permitted for the fuel cell enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe standard aluminum lid cannot be exchanged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not overtighten; over-torquing can crack the carbon fiber resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA replacement gasket (18-0015) may be needed when removing a drop-in pump assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Radium Engineering","offers":[{"title":"22 Gallon (13-0422-01)","offer_id":43700782268483,"sku":"13-0422-01","price":284.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spare Tire Cell (13-0411-01)","offer_id":43700782301251,"sku":"13-0411-01","price":261.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Gallon (13-0406-01)","offer_id":43700782334019,"sku":"13-0406-01","price":213.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/7754\/5539\/files\/13-0406-01.jpg?v=1787356247","url":"https:\/\/www.tunedbyshawn.com\/products\/radium-dry-carbon-fiber-fuel-cell-lid-ra-series-13-0422-01-13-0411-01-13-0406-01","provider":"Tuned by Shawn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}