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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 01:59 AM
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98's are metal, and 99+ are plastic. Would make sense that they weigh less. Any info?

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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 02:30 AM
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Don't have a weight. But I did weigh each just by picking each 1 up and comparing the 2. The 99 is definately lighter.
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 02:34 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Postal:
<strong>Don't have a weight. But I did weigh each just by picking each 1 up and comparing the 2. The 99 is definately lighter.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Thanks! Definately makes sense. Guess i'll find out for sure and post the results <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 02:38 AM
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Not trying to turn this around, but what are 2000's made of?
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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 02:52 AM
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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Pewter'00Z28:
<strong>Not trying to turn this around, but what are 2000's made of?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">99-02 F-bodies all have the same tank. It's some sort of plastic. Don't know the specifics, but plastic for sure.

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Old Apr 9, 2002 | 09:57 AM
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The 99 & up's are higher capacity too.
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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98 tanks are 40 pounds and 99-02 tanks are 22 pounds! Good question. Joe..
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 09:38 AM
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well then will the 99+ fit in the 98 cars and if so will the pump and plug ins work as well?
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Not.. but they are two different fuels systems...

The 99 and up are returnless.
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Old Apr 10, 2002 | 03:01 PM
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If anyone is interested, I have a tank from a 2000 in perfect condition, no pump. Email me.
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Old Apr 11, 2002 | 12:26 AM
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99 and up have a return system, so does 98. If you find the filter there is a tee downstream of it that returns to the tank. The pressure regulator is in the tank. I think the wiring is a little different on a 98, but the tank will fit no problem. Harlan has a sumped 98 tank in his firehawk and he has a 2000.

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