Fire Suppression

[Flash68]

My 10 lb AFFF system has 4 nozzles... I'm running 2 in the engine bay and 2 aimed at me near the lower torso area.

[jlwdvm]

Originally Posted by jlwdvm

I am getting ready to install the Safecraft LT 10# pull system in my 69 Firebird and was wondering if they mentioned where to place the heads in the engine compartment? I was thinking about placing 1 on each side over the headers since I have fuel on the passenger side and oil cooler and Accusump lines on the driver's side (LS3).

Originally Posted by Flash68

My 10 lb AFFF system has 4 nozzles... I'm running 2 in the engine bay and 2 aimed at me near the lower torso area.

Nothing in the fuel cell area?

[Flash68]

Different schools of thought on this topic.... you'll definitely find a variety of solutions.

If I had 6 nozzles I would definitely put 1 in the fuel tank/cell area. But since I have only 4 we decided none in the rear. I think I saw Greg mention that these systems are intended to give time to exit the car, not necessarily put out a big fire. With the distance and firewall to the rear, we decided to focus the nozzles up front.

That said, I do plan on putting nozzles over the cell on the Camaro when we get there.

[jlwdvm]

My 10# system came with 3 nozzles. I am planning on 2 in the engine bay and one in front of the gas tank. I figure...those are the most likely places for a fire. I could run a 4th split off of the line going to the fuel tank to give coverage in my footwell area (if it is ok to add another nozzle to my system). Sorry of I high-jacked the thread, but I have my first track day in my project Firebird in 5 weeks!