PLASTIC or STEEL tank? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

willow72 · 11-26-2004, 10:19 AM

im fixing to attemp a fuel tank relocation project and was wondering what is the best way to go plastic tank or steel? and if anyone knows a kit that holds more gas than stock please let me know . thanks for any help you guys

*Gee_Emm* · 11-26-2004, 10:25 AM

Steel for sure.

Jwill41 · 11-26-2004, 11:24 AM

go with the steel tank.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-26-2004, 11:39 AM

Steel would be my choice..

**PICKMUP** · 11-26-2004, 01:05 PM

Steel looks better.
Plastic doesn't rust inside or out for daily driver's that sit out in the weather...like all this rain in the NW!

Deuce · 11-26-2004, 04:10 PM

Will the steel(Blazer) tanks accept a fuel injected in-tank fuel pump??

4x4Poet · 11-28-2004, 10:35 AM

I have the MTS 21 gal poly Sub/Blazer tank in my K10 Sub. Works fine, but, prior to install, I had to wrap a corner in Thermo-Tec Cool-it heat deflecting tape to protect it from radiant heat that emanates from the exhaust pipe 3-4" away. No problems, just a precaution taken per MTS's instructions. Something to consider, especially if you have a shortbed with a dual exhaust.

On my Sub, I still have 2-3 feet overhang behind the tank, so it doesn't hang to low. Since it's a replacement tank, it doesn't hang lower than the factory tank, obviously. I mention this because FCG makes a superior tank for pickups doing the underbed conversion. Much better than off-the shelf tanks. I only have the poly because I bought it years ago and I'm selling the K10. I'll eventually upgrade my K20 to a custom FCG tank or maybe even ECE's $800

27-gal SS tank. I have big plans.

4x4Poet · 11-28-2004, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Deuce

Will the steel(Blazer) tanks accept a fuel injected in-tank fuel pump??

The Blazer tank will accept an in-tank EFI pump if made for the sender opening, the float arm & pickup tube matched the tank size, and the sender matched the gauge ohm range. The Blazer tank only has the one major hole for the sender/pickup. You would either need a combo sender/in-tank pump or cut another hole for the in-tank pump, since the OEM sender would obviously fit its orig hole and its pick-up line could be plugged.

I believe ECE uses a separate hole (thru a removeable manifold) to mount any in-tank fuel pumps in their 27 gal Sub Tank, but I know that the combo sendor/in-tankd setups are available. I have a source amongst my papers. The main trick is getting the right length float arm and pick-up tube below the pump. Maybe a google search?

willow72 · 12-05-2004, 08:56 AM

thanks for all the info you guys are very helpful every time i think i going to go with steel

11-26-2004, 10:19 AM	#1
willow72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: dallas/ftwoth Posts: 112	PLASTIC or STEEL tank? im fixing to attemp a fuel tank relocation project and was wondering what is the best way to go plastic tank or steel? and if anyone knows a kit that holds more gas than stock please let me know . thanks for any help you guys

11-26-2004, 11:24 AM	#3
Jwill41 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Farmers Branch, Tx Posts: 1,009	go with the steel tank. __________________ http://www.picturetrail.com/jwill41 67 1/2 ton GMC short step side 68 1/2 ton Chevy long fleet side 72 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban 99 1/2 ton Chevy Suburban founder (and only member) of the primer/clearcoat club

11-26-2004, 11:39 AM	#4
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Steel would be my choice.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-26-2004, 01:05 PM	#5
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,158	Steel looks better. Plastic doesn't rust inside or out for daily driver's that sit out in the weather...like all this rain in the NW! __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

11-26-2004, 04:10 PM	#6
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Will the steel(Blazer) tanks accept a fuel injected in-tank fuel pump?? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

11-26-2004, 10:25 AM	#2
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Steel for sure.

11-28-2004, 10:35 AM	#7
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I have the MTS 21 gal poly Sub/Blazer tank in my K10 Sub. Works fine, but, prior to install, I had to wrap a corner in Thermo-Tec Cool-it heat deflecting tape to protect it from radiant heat that emanates from the exhaust pipe 3-4" away. No problems, just a precaution taken per MTS's instructions. Something to consider, especially if you have a shortbed with a dual exhaust. On my Sub, I still have 2-3 feet overhang behind the tank, so it doesn't hang to low. Since it's a replacement tank, it doesn't hang lower than the factory tank, obviously. I mention this because FCG makes a superior tank for pickups doing the underbed conversion. Much better than off-the shelf tanks. I only have the poly because I bought it years ago and I'm selling the K10. I'll eventually upgrade my K20 to a custom FCG tank or maybe even ECE's $800 27-gal SS tank. I have big plans. __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup. Last edited by 4x4Poet; 11-28-2004 at 10:55 AM.

12-05-2004, 08:56 AM	#9
willow72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: dallas/ftwoth Posts: 112	thanks for all the info you guys are very helpful every time i think i going to go with steel

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