Fuel Tank Swap VS Stock tank Quesitons - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

remist17 · 06-09-2010, 04:19 PM

Hi all... I ogt a 87 stepside and I heard that the gas tanks being on the outside of the frame could be a issue. IS this why people do the gas tank swap to the rear? Is it really needed? I can not really afford a $400 fuel tank and all the work associated with it. Can I make do with the one side tank for now and then convert? Your opinions are welcome..... Ireally dont want to blow up !

STOCKISH · 06-09-2010, 04:25 PM

Side tanks have been proven to be no more dangerous than rear mounted tanks. Leave the side tanks and dont worry about it.

GmtGmt · 06-09-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Side tanks have been proven to be no more dangerous than rear mounted tanks. Leave the side tanks and dont worry about it.

X2 and the channel that showed that they really would blow up was Fake there was put rocket boosters in the tank to make them explode right before impact

RandyP · 06-09-2010, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by GmtGmt

X2 and the channel that showed that they really would blow up was Fake there was put rocket boosters in the tank to make them explode right before impact

If you put a few 1/4 sticks of dynamite beside it, those saddle tanks WILL BLOW UP! Be very careful if you do this, dangerous tanks...

D13 · 06-09-2010, 08:14 PM

Guys put the blazer tanks in the rear for other reasons. Like suspensions that want that space. Or weight further back for racing. Or to allow the bed side to be smooth. From a driving standpoint the tanks are safe right where they are.

**78 Big10 454** · 06-10-2010, 01:12 AM

The only reason I changed to a rear-mounted tank was due to having a single 16.5 gallon saddle tank feeding a 454. I couldn't drive across L.A. without refueling. If I had a factory dual saddle tank set-up, I would have left well enough alone.

remist17 · 06-10-2010, 02:26 PM

as always thanks you saved me some cash !! Maybe down the road I will think about it. why waste $500 if i dont have to.

06-09-2010, 04:19 PM	#1
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Fuel Tank Swap VS Stock tank Quesitons Hi all... I ogt a 87 stepside and I heard that the gas tanks being on the outside of the frame could be a issue. IS this why people do the gas tank swap to the rear? Is it really needed? I can not really afford a $400 fuel tank and all the work associated with it. Can I make do with the one side tank for now and then convert? Your opinions are welcome..... Ireally dont want to blow up ! __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.

06-09-2010, 04:25 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Fuel Tank Swap VS Stock tank Quesitons Side tanks have been proven to be no more dangerous than rear mounted tanks. Leave the side tanks and dont worry about it. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-09-2010, 08:14 PM	#5
D13 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Memphis MI Posts: 1,851	Re: Fuel Tank Swap VS Stock tank Quesitons Guys put the blazer tanks in the rear for other reasons. Like suspensions that want that space. Or weight further back for racing. Or to allow the bed side to be smooth. From a driving standpoint the tanks are safe right where they are. __________________ 1987 2 ton 1982 250/TH350 beater in progress Dad's 1981 3/4 L6 3 on tree posi and no options, awaiting restoration or scrapping Plus a mess o' tractors

06-10-2010, 01:12 AM	#6
78 Big10 454 78 Big10 454 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Pismo Beach, CA Posts: 839	Re: Fuel Tank Swap VS Stock tank Quesitons The only reason I changed to a rear-mounted tank was due to having a single 16.5 gallon saddle tank feeding a 454. I couldn't drive across L.A. without refueling. If I had a factory dual saddle tank set-up, I would have left well enough alone.

06-10-2010, 02:26 PM	#7
remist17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 406	Re: Fuel Tank Swap VS Stock tank Quesitons as always thanks you saved me some cash !! Maybe down the road I will think about it. why waste $500 if i dont have to. __________________ 2013 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door 2005 Chevy Silverado, Z71, 5.3L, 4 door, 3.40 Support the Troops.



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