{"product_id":"radium-engineering-fcst-x-3-surge-tank-pumps-and-1-lift-pump-included-walbro-gss342","title":"Radium Engineering FCST-X 3 Surge Tank Pumps And 1 Lift Pump Included (Walbro GSS342)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20-1990-03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRadium Engineering FCST-X 3 Surge Tank Pumps And 1 Lift Pump Included (Walbro GSS342)\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis FCST-X is preassembled with 1 Walbro GSS342 lift pump and 3 Walbro GSS342 surge tank pumps.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEGACY FCST FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe features listed below carry over from previous fuel cell surge tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMerged single 10AN ORB female threaded outlet. All pumps use check valves that prevent back-flow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOne-way fill valves (355LPH each) allows fuel in, but not out, keeping the surge tank full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMultiple fuel pump options including gerotor, reaction turbine, and brushless DC motor pumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHermetically sealed high-current stainless steel electrical studs capable of handling all pumps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSimplified servicing eliminates sealing washers and fuel cell retaining brackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFull CNC aluminum construction with anodized surfacing for superior corrosion resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFuel compatibility: leaded and unleaded gasoline, methanol, ethanol, E85, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOptional fuel surge tank level switch and diagnostic LED failsafe port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eRollover vent valve protection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW FEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn addition to all previous FCST features, the new FCST-X rendition is packed with innovations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFast lift and surge pump access (9 bolts total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated lift handle for fuel pump servicing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLightweight surge tank increased from 2.2L to 2.6L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCompatible with up to 4 brushless fuel pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUp to 4 Bosch BR540 fuel pumps (DW400) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUp to 3 Ti Automotive E5LM brushless pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUp to 4 brushless Bosch pumps (DW440)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCompatible with 16AN inlet mechanical pumps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEasily swappable pump modules (sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCompatible with shrouded level sensors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDesigned with less potential leak points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eImproved fluid control for quick filling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOptimized internal fluid management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEnhanced roll over protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnti-rotation electrical terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSince 2010, external Radium Engineering fuel surge tanks have been an excellent way to eliminate fuel starvation that occurs in racing. To simplify plumbing and packaging, Radium Engineering introduced the first to market Fuel Cell Surge Tank (FCST) in 2013. This FCST quickly became the preferred fuel system for the competition vehicle market and professional racing. After 10 years of kaizen, the transformation brings the release of the FCST-X (Fuel Cell Surge Tank-10 Years).\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMPATIBLE WITH MY FUEL CELL?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo install a Radium Engineering FCST-X into a fuel cell, the following criteria must be met:\u003cbr\u003e1. The fuel cell must have the industry standard 6\"x10\", 24-bolt flange opening.\u003cbr\u003e2. The opening must be on the top face of the fuel cell (i.e. not a side face).\u003cbr\u003e3. The cell depth must be at least 7.7\" (196mm) measured from the outer top face to the internal bottom face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHOW IT WORKS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA lift pump scavenges fuel from the bottom of the fuel cell and pumps it into the 2L surge tank. Inside the surge tank canister, up to 3 EFI fuel pumps can be used to feed high pressure fuel to the engine. As shown below, fuel cannot pass between the 3 independent filtration chambers (A, B, C). If less than 3 pumps are installed, the empty port does NOT need to blocked off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf the lift pump starves, the volume inside the surge tank canister will keep the surge tank pumps fed and the engine supplied with fuel. The return from the fuel pressure regulator is also routed to the surge tank canister to help keep it full.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere are 3 fill valves integrated to the bottom of the surge tank. These 1-way FKM fill valves are sealed shut unless the fuel level in the cell rises above the fuel level in the surge tank. If this happens, each fill valve opens and sends 355LPH of fuel (1065LPH total) into the surge tank until fuel level reaches an equilibrium. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExcess fuel in the surge tank simply overflows back into the fuel cell. This dynamic sequence is all done inside the safety of a fuel cell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSTANDARD FITTINGS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePUMP OUT, 8AN MALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fuel pump outlet port is signified by the \"PUMP OUT\" engraving. It uses 7\/8\"-14 threads making it compatible with all 10AN ORB fittings. The FCST-X comes standard with a common 10AN ORB to 8AN male adapter fitting. However, various 10AN ORB adapter fittings can be purchased separately HERE.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRETURN, 6AN MALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe external \"RETURN\" port is used for low pressure fuel returning from the FPR. This port uses 3\/4\"-16 threads making it compatible with all 8AN ORB fittings. The FCST-X comes standard with a common 8AN ORB to 6AN male adapter fitting. However, various 8AN ORB adapter fittings can be purchased separately.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVENT, 8AN MALE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \"VENT\" port is tapped with 1-1\/16\"-12 threads making it compatible with all 12AN ORB fittings. The FCST-X comes standard with 20-0934 which uses a common 8AN male outlet fitting for standard fuel filling. However, 20-0535 can be purchased separately with a 12AN male fitting for quick fill dry break systems that require a high-flow vent.\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHATS IN THE BOX?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe following comes standard with every FCST-X variation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum 6x10 plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum surge tank pump hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum lift pump hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum service handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum level sensor plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum surge pump bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eStainless lift pump mounts (shallow and deep)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eLift pump and surge pump fuel filters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum 8AN roll over vent valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFKM refueling rollover protection seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFKM 6x10 24-hole sealing gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e8AN ORB to 6AN male return fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e10AN ORB to 8AN male pump out fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e2AN ORB fuel level switch plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eFKM 1-way fill valves (x3)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eAnodized aluminum acorn nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eElectrical wire ring terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Radium Engineering \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Radium Engineering FCST-X 3 Surge Tank Pumps And 1 Lift Pump Included (Walbro GSS342)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/b\u003e RAD Fuel Cell Surge Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox 1 Dims (LxWxH-W):\u003c\/b\u003e 13.6 x 12.8 x 12.8 - 11.1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBorn On Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 12-18-2023\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Radium Engineering","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43091622035535,"sku":"RAD20-1990-03","price":1196.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1062\/7920\/files\/20-1990-03.jpg?v=1748615547","url":"https:\/\/www.blackopsautoworks.com\/products\/radium-engineering-fcst-x-3-surge-tank-pumps-and-1-lift-pump-included-walbro-gss342","provider":"Black Ops Auto Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}