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Old Oct 1, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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im doing a ls1 speed in a 69 camaro, any suggestions on the cheapest route in putting a fuel pump & sump in tank.
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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I don't know if it is the cheapest, but it seems to be one of the easiest. If your tank is over 7.5 inches deep, then you would not need a sump with this pump.

http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd84.htm

And here is a link to an actual install.

http://www.thedetailzone.com/Tanks%2...%20Install.htm

I am using one of their tanks and pumps in my swap, just ordered them. Once I get to that point I will post how they worked.

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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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thanks stew i was starting to think no one was going to reply.
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Old Oct 2, 2005 | 09:38 PM
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Unless you are dead set on keeping the stock tank, id go to a cell.
Aluminum or plastic, but many of the car specific swap tanks are megabucks.

NM just saw the above link, seems like a good plan if you can go that route and install the pump/pickup in your stock tank.
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Old Oct 3, 2005 | 09:10 AM
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can i get a fuel cell that holds the same amount of gas, i want to be able to high speed to reno or vegas from the bay area. where would i buy it at. i already have a new fuel cell but it only holds like 7 gallons. i need more like 15 gallons.
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 04:56 PM
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can i get a fuel cell that holds the same amount of gas, i want to be able to high speed to reno or vegas from the bay area. where would i buy it at. i already have a new fuel cell but it only holds like 7 gallons. i need more like 15 gallons.
I dont see why not, youll lose some trunk space, but try to get a more square shaped if you dont want a hole too big in the trunk floor...

Not sure about the camaro trunk, but in my foxbody mustang a rci 12gallon fit great in the spare tire well without having to cut anything up(except for the hole for the sump)

You should be able to fit a 16gallon no problem if the floor is flat, and you dont need the truck room...
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Old Oct 4, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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I buy my tanks from Rock Valley. They are 100% stainless, and have a nice well that keeps the pump submerged under all conditions. They are not cheap, but they are money well spent, especially if you don't want to give up trunk space for a fuel cell!

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Originally Posted by John McGraw
I buy my tanks from Rock Valley. They are 100% stainless, and have a nice well that keeps the pump submerged under all conditions. They are not cheap, but they are money well spent, especially if you don't want to give up trunk space for a fuel cell!

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