Ford vs Chevy Build-up

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Not much of anything done this week, but I will get after it this weekend. Subframe connectors arrived today and I will begin with them tm. Someone is coming tm afternoon to repair the lift...things will move quickly then.

I've been getting great tips/advice for this car and it is much appreciated. I have made one change which was told to me as not needed...a fuel tank swap. I want to use the factory fuel system in the car to include the fuel tank as well as the fuel lines instead of the usual fuel cell in the trunk along with the associated -AN lines/fittings. I was advised the factory tank/lines along with a upgraded pump was all that was needed, but I spied this tank with internal baffling and could not get it out of my head so I have it on hand. http://www.ebay.com/itm/131328550204...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT









Supposedly it will accept a pump such as this... http://www.ebay.com/itm/181125073517...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I don't know how these pumps are supposed to snap-in yet...do not have one in hand atm. Seems to me all I need do is figure out how to add a fitting in the tank somewhere for the factory return line. Any ideas I am all ears at this point.

Umm, not for nuthin' BUT, I would go and read the last sentence in the rule book regarding the fuel tank. I got bit by this a few years ago. You can change the stock tank to a cell BUT, "If OEM tank is used, it must remain unaltered".

[Sean Marconette]

Dumb question, but is that an Aeromotive tank? I did not open your internet links. Aeromotive sells a drop-in pump that resembles your tank opening.

Good luck.

I am probably not telling you something that you may already know. But make sure the car is level all the way around when you install the subframe connectors. Otherwise the car could be twisted after installation.

Sean

[FireSale]

The Aeromotive system is called Stealth. I looked it up after seeing their ads on either Gearz or the NHRA ProMod Series on TV. It fits in a stock looking pump opening in the tank but still uses -AN fittings. They may be in the tank and more easily converted to stock steel, though.

EDIT: That tank is very similar to the Fox body Stealth tank from Aeromotive and probably will take the same pump. Check the specs in this link:

Aeromotive Stealth Tank

The Ebay seller isn't Aeromotive. Different area code. Might be a Chinese knockoff.


Dale

[black88coupe]

Originally Posted by FireSale

Might be a Chinese knockoff.

ALOT of knockoff stuff on EBAY. Be very careful.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by Sean Marconette

Dumb question, but is that an Aeromotive tank? I did not open your internet links. Aeromotive sells a drop-in pump that resembles your tank opening.

Good luck.

I am probably not telling you something that you may already know. But make sure the car is level all the way around when you install the subframe connectors. Otherwise the car could be twisted after installation.

Sean

I had the car wheels on railroad ties today Sean when I tacked them on. I'll finish welding when I can get it on the lift...damn that rolling on the floor lol.

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by Billy Nees

Umm, not for nuthin' BUT, I would go and read the last sentence in the rule book regarding the fuel tank. I got bit by this a few years ago. You can change the stock tank to a cell BUT, "If OEM tank is used, it must remain unaltered".

I would classify it as OEM Billy...it is an over the counter 03/04 Mustang gas tank. Can I just call it a fuel cell then?

[Billy Nees]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

I would classify it as OEM Billy...it is an over the counter 03/04 Mustang gas tank. Can I just call it a fuel cell then?

You can call it whatever you want. It's what the NHRA Tech people call it that will matter. I was called out over some mods that I made to my stock tank by my Div. Tech Director who considered it a safety issue. It seems the NHRA doesn't want just anyone that may not be qualified modifying gas tanks.

[black88coupe]

How about something like this? Works with the factory setup.



http://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/64...ductId=1329877

[HandOverFist]

Originally Posted by black88coupe

How about something like this? Works with the factory setup.



http://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/64...ductId=1329877

Problem with the new tank was not the fittings...fuel tank has to be same year/model for the car. After what I went thru today removing the factory tank I think I will just go with the cell after all. Looks like a small one will fit nicely in the spare well.

These fittings would help in not having to buy new fuel rails... http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...il-Adaptor-Kit

Edit: I see now what you were getting at Charlie...those fittings are for if you intend to retain the factory steel supply/return lines. Those would save the cost of fuel lines from the front/back of the car.

[7423]

Originally Posted by HandOverFist

After what I went thru today removing the factory tank I think I will just go with the cell after all. Looks like a small one will fit nicely in the spare well.
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After I completely took my car apart and reassembled as a legal stocker, it was over 200 lbs light of the minimum. I also was going to use a cell but found that a full "stock" tank of fuel (105 pounds) certainly helped that issue...............fyi.
Happy Mustang !!