64 chevelle /96 ss impala gas tank
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a couple pictures
I had to cut the rear frame rails 5/8 inch on the inside and raise the trunk floor 2 3/8 inch in the area where the pump mounts , will need to figure a filler allso but it looks simple , passably the stock impala would work but I dont have it![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/ijimmy/photo7_zpsfa47559d.jpg)
I had to cut the rear frame rails 5/8 inch on the inside and raise the trunk floor 2 3/8 inch in the area where the pump mounts , will need to figure a filler allso but it looks simple , passably the stock impala would work but I dont have it
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I put one of these in my 65 impala.
the vent with the fill tube is for while filling. unless you plan on filling slow, I would leave it. the pump vent is pretty small and if you use the charcoal filter, it does not pass gas (not fluid) through it very fast.
I went to napa and bought an angled fuel hose (I think 1 1/2") and then cut the fill neck shorter and then bolted it to the bumper then figured out the length of the 45 degree angled fuel hose. turned out good.
I had to build a box in the trunk for the top of my fuel pump also. Did you use longer carriage bolts?
looks good so far. Guessing you are using a corvette filter/regulator right out of the pump then a steel line to the front.
the vent with the fill tube is for while filling. unless you plan on filling slow, I would leave it. the pump vent is pretty small and if you use the charcoal filter, it does not pass gas (not fluid) through it very fast.
I went to napa and bought an angled fuel hose (I think 1 1/2") and then cut the fill neck shorter and then bolted it to the bumper then figured out the length of the 45 degree angled fuel hose. turned out good.
I had to build a box in the trunk for the top of my fuel pump also. Did you use longer carriage bolts?
looks good so far. Guessing you are using a corvette filter/regulator right out of the pump then a steel line to the front.
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yes Leon vette filter regulator , thanks for the advise on the filler and vent Id hate to have to pump real slow , went with 1 inch longer carriage bolts and am running -6 an to the front , bought it before I figured out hard line on my first injected car a 72 chevelle with powerjection and a big block , Ill post more as I go , had an external pump on the other injected car ,it is very loud but runs great , this in tank I hope is much quieter
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Nice job on the hump.
for the Filler neck. I use the Impala neck. I just cut the neck down some and then used the Hoses to join them back together. The Vent tube was easy to re-attach.
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I just used two metal strap to secure it to the cross frame behind the bumper.
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for the Filler neck. I use the Impala neck. I just cut the neck down some and then used the Hoses to join them back together. The Vent tube was easy to re-attach.
![](http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z296/BajaCruz-in/71%20LS1%20Chevelle/DCP_3588.jpg)
I just used two metal strap to secure it to the cross frame behind the bumper.
![](http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z296/BajaCruz-in/71%20LS1%20Chevelle/DCP_3587.jpg)
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bczee that helps me alot , thank you very much , luckly i ordered one last week should be showing up , ill copy what you did , did you have to cut the frame and the trunk on your car ?
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Thats good info for the next guy , as the previous info I received from a swap publication said the 96 impala tank was a "direct drop in " , not hardly , but will work with a few modifications
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You beleive everything you hear ?.. Well, I got some great land I can sell you cheap ! LOL...
You got to read the find print and research it out more....
Good luck on getting everything done.. Suggestion.. I installed my tank with a Racetronix pump and wiring harness.. you might looking into that.. very well make setup.
BC
You got to read the find print and research it out more....
Good luck on getting everything done.. Suggestion.. I installed my tank with a Racetronix pump and wiring harness.. you might looking into that.. very well make setup.
BC
Last edited by bczee; 02-20-2013 at 01:00 PM.
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This is helpful, looking to start on my tank soon. Any insight on the factory B-body pump as far as performance goes? I was thinking i would just stick with it until I'm ready to upgrade to a Walbro 225...?
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the B-Body is rated for a LT1 which IIRC is 47psi vs the Gen III/IV at 58psi. It might get you started ok. but I would think and your going to have problems.
But I have also read that some have successfully used them.. again.. research .... IMO I would not chance it.. as long as you have it out.. swap it now..
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But I have also read that some have successfully used them.. again.. research .... IMO I would not chance it.. as long as you have it out.. swap it now..
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That is THE CLEANEST install of this B-body fuel tank I've seen in a Chevelle/Olds.
I put the same tank in my 1970 442 clone with the LY6/T56 setup.
I haven't completed the cover yet tho, and I tossed the piece I cut out.....like a dummy.
Now I gotta find a way to cover it up nice and clean......yours is sweet.
I put the same tank in my 1970 442 clone with the LY6/T56 setup.
I haven't completed the cover yet tho, and I tossed the piece I cut out.....like a dummy.
Now I gotta find a way to cover it up nice and clean......yours is sweet.
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Man that looks great, I'm fixing to do this swap into my sons 71 chevelle after I show him his Christmas present out of a 02 vette.
1,000 bits of info here, but I think I'm going this route with the tank and racetronic pump n harness.
Now if I could make up mind on mounts n headers to bolt up to the turbo 350 tranny, back to searching.
But for real nice job on your tank.
1,000 bits of info here, but I think I'm going this route with the tank and racetronic pump n harness.
Now if I could make up mind on mounts n headers to bolt up to the turbo 350 tranny, back to searching.
But for real nice job on your tank.