We do allow non certified cells: Summit, Jegs, Jazz, etc... there are a lot of them running. They, however, have to be cells with recognizable manufacturer names/stamps on them. they have to be separated from the driver by a sealed metal bulkhead... There are hundreds of them running in Lemons, most pass easily.
I don't mean to talk down to anyone, and am sorry to have offended you. I don't think that way. Nor do I claim to be intelligent... don't put that burden on me as well.
I do however have to do my darnedest to keep you guys from catching on fire, and I'm going to do so. I take my job seriously, and I started this thread for the very reason you are yanking my chain.. to clarify some issues about fuel cells... Please listen, don't go all Smokey Yunick trying to get around safety rules, leave that for your BS cheating. I am trying to help.
You are wanting to interpret the rules to use something that probably isn't going to work, and I've said as much. The answer isn't going to change. We may well clarify the rules as you think we should. Then I get hundreds of e-mails complaining about the complex rule set and there are 4 new threads discussing the onerous rules. We don't have a 900 page rule book that breaks everything down, nobody wants that. Please don't make us write one...
When we say OE in conjunction with fuel, we mean the OE tank for that car in its OE location. Done!
If you have to install a cell, we would prefer to see an FIA rating on it, Such a cell will likely pass tech is correctly installed.
Any other cell must be a real cell and be separated from the driver by a metal bulkhead, it also must be well installed, such a cell is less likely to pass tech, installation is more important. If you do a good job you should have no problems..
I hope that clarifies it some. We will try to make the rules clearer on the next cut.
-John
Gosh, my business card says 'Tech Tyrant'