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It is commonly used in racing and off road applications to prevent sudden starvation of the fuel pump in rough situations.

• AYBABTME 3y ago
  Why not use baffles?
  • Manuel_D 3y ago
    The porous structure of sponges effectively acts like a baffle.
    • Washuu 3y ago
      Basically, this. ^ I fitted an off road style fuel tank on a truck I had, but I opted for the version without sponges/baffles. It would try to stall when stopping on a low tank.