Fuel pump install (intank)
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Fuel pump install (intank) So im going to be installing a procharger, I want to run a aftermarket intanke pump instead of a inline. I have been reading about how to install the intanke fuel pump, and it says I need to pull the tank. No problem! They say in order to remove the tank I need to drop the rear, Cant I just jack up the car and support it on the chassis and let the suspension drop. Or do I really need to un bolt the shocks and drop the rear? Any experience on doing this?......thanks
You typically remove the lower shock mount & the swaybar end links. Then you can drop the rear until the brake hoses run out of slack. This generally makes it easier than trying to force it in & out with less clearance.
I have Racetronix kits in stock if you need a good pump setup.
I have Racetronix kits in stock if you need a good pump setup.
there is a write-up that is a sticky at the top of this section and it shows you how to do it without dropping the rear, by cutting out the metal above it to make it quick and easy. That is what I did for my pump, save lots of time and makes R&I easy as hell. Hope this helps.
Can i just say that for years i was scared to do this mod. After all the griping i hear of people refusing to drop the tank due to too much work. When it came time to do it, I was amazed how simple and easy this is to complete. I did it the CORRECT way, by dropping the tank and installing it. Even so, it took MAYBE 3 hours, and that included stopping and helping my wife plant some flowers, haha.
Seriously guys, give it a shot at dropping the tank before hacking your car with a "trap door". It really isnt that hard.....
Seriously guys, give it a shot at dropping the tank before hacking your car with a "trap door". It really isnt that hard.....
Normally I would agree not cutting it up if it would only had to be done once, but, I'm not going to drop the tank every time I want to access the fuel pump. Turn that couple hour thing into, what, 5 mins? Plus it's under the carper and in the back anyways.
Edit: This is just for ME, because my car is a POS.
Edit: This is just for ME, because my car is a POS.
Normally I would agree not cutting it up if it would only had to be done once, but, I'm not going to drop the tank every time I want to access the fuel pump. Turn that couple hour thing into, what, 5 mins? Plus it's under the carper and in the back anyways.
Edit: This is just for ME, because my car is a POS.
Edit: This is just for ME, because my car is a POS.
Seriously, Are you changing pumps every time you get gas or something?
If so, you either 1) have a serious problem or 2) didn't install it correctly or 3) didn't put a adequate pump to meet the car's needs or 4) and most likely a combination of all of the above.
It's not like you need "quick access" to a fuel pump. If you have a serious enough setup to need that, then you probably should be looking at external pumps anyways.
Trust me, My car is a POS too, haha, but it still doesn't make it right
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So far just once for some wiring, still rollin the stock pump! I guess it just comes down to....I really don't wanna drop the tank 
It's just so easy to cut that little access door.
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Verdad Gallardo I'm not gonna lie either.....I was damn scared when i undid the straps. I wasn't sure how heavy that thing was gonna be. Fortunately it wasnt tooo bad at all. Maybe 50lbs.....tops.
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Can i just say that for years i was scared to do this mod. After all the griping i hear of people refusing to drop the tank due to too much work. When it came time to do it, I was amazed how simple and easy this is to complete. I did it the CORRECT way, by dropping the tank and installing it. Even so, it took MAYBE 3 hours, and that included stopping and helping my wife plant some flowers, haha.
Seriously guys, give it a shot at dropping the tank before hacking your car with a "trap door". It really isnt that hard.....
Seriously guys, give it a shot at dropping the tank before hacking your car with a "trap door". It really isnt that hard.....
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From: Wenatchee WA
You typically remove the lower shock mount & the swaybar end links. Then you can drop the rear until the brake hoses run out of slack. This generally makes it easier than trying to force it in & out with less clearance.
I have Racetronix kits in stock if you need a good pump setup.
I have Racetronix kits in stock if you need a good pump setup.
i did the WRONG way
and it took me all of 30 minutes, and i have incredibly easy access to the pump, and i no one including myself can ever tell my car has been "hacked", and did i mention it took all of 30 minutes
yall have fun dropping the tanks
and it took me all of 30 minutes, and i have incredibly easy access to the pump, and i no one including myself can ever tell my car has been "hacked", and did i mention it took all of 30 minutes
yall have fun dropping the tanks
Lower shock mount removal is mandatory.
The swaybar end links are questionable, but for the 5 minutes it takes to do it, why struggle.
Me personally, I would drop the tank. I could not cut up a customers car, or my own for that matter... just a personal preference.
Buy a good pump/wiring harness so you do not have to worry about changing it a second time.
The swaybar end links are questionable, but for the 5 minutes it takes to do it, why struggle.
Me personally, I would drop the tank. I could not cut up a customers car, or my own for that matter... just a personal preference.
Buy a good pump/wiring harness so you do not have to worry about changing it a second time.
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Lower shock mount removal is mandatory.
The swaybar end links are questionable, but for the 5 minutes it takes to do it, why struggle.
Me personally, I would drop the tank. I could not cut up a customers car, or my own for that matter... just a personal preference.
Buy a good pump/wiring harness so you do not have to worry about changing it a second time.
The swaybar end links are questionable, but for the 5 minutes it takes to do it, why struggle.
Me personally, I would drop the tank. I could not cut up a customers car, or my own for that matter... just a personal preference.
Buy a good pump/wiring harness so you do not have to worry about changing it a second time.
Seriously, Are you changing pumps every time you get gas or something?
It's not like you need "quick access" to a fuel pump. If you have a serious enough setup to need that, then you probably should be looking at external pumps anyways.
Trust me, My car is a POS too, haha, but it still doesn't make it right
It's not like you need "quick access" to a fuel pump. If you have a serious enough setup to need that, then you probably should be looking at external pumps anyways.
Trust me, My car is a POS too, haha, but it still doesn't make it right
Anyways, don't be afraid to cut a small opening. It won't "weaken" your frame, or make you more prone to bend or stress anything in your car. The plus side is not only that the install is a lot easier and quicker, but anytime you need to get into your fuel tank to change pumps, or any other maintenance items, it will be easily accessable. It really helped me out more than once.
Here's a good write up that includes pictures of the install and how to make the cuts (including some pics from my car) http://www.camaroz28.com/forums/show...dual+fuel+pump
BTW, if anyone is interested in a CHEEP brand new booster pump, I have one I am selling for next to nothing.
Last edited by CALL911; Nov 27, 2007 at 02:22 PM.
On our 01 we can drop the tank easily w/o dropping the rear. Just remove the pan hard bar and the brace above it. Drops right out, now the 98 sucks because of the steel fill tube. We have to drop the rear a lot for that car.