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mustanglx347 · 08-18-2004, 11:38 AM

Got a tuned port setup from a 89 Iroc, complete from oil pan to intake with all accessories and wiring harness and computer

. This is going in my '71 stepside. My question is, what do I need to do about my fuel tank, fuel pump and fuel lines. What vehicle should I get these out of or is it better to get something fabricated?

**Canadian694x4** · 08-18-2004, 12:43 PM

Member BobbyK has TPI I believe on his Blazer. If he sees this post he'll prolly answer any q's ya got...

71swb4x4 · 08-18-2004, 01:23 PM

I am putting my TPI on right now.
I went with a FuelCellGuy tank. I am running my fuel lines tonight. I have half of my manifold on, and all of my wiring done so I am getting close

You could go with a blazer tank and do an inline fuel pump. I have an in-tank pump, and you can always go that route too.
Are you putting a Vehicle Speed Sensor in?
Shawn

mustanglx347 · 08-18-2004, 02:24 PM

I have located a 700r4 so it looks like I will be able to use the speed sensor.

Does the fuel cell guy have a website?

TIA,

Ben

ratrod67 · 08-18-2004, 02:47 PM

There's a 72 running around here that has the same swap. He's using the stock in cab tank with an electric pump. If you do the same you need to get the special fuel injected gas line. It's reinforced for the higher pressure of a late model system. You could also use braided hose. Earls sells a fitting to connect the metal line from the tank to the braided hose. Be sure to install a good filter also.

s95930 · 08-18-2004, 03:00 PM

Does the fuel cell guy have a website?

TIA,

Ben

http://www.aluminumfuelcell.com/

mustanglx347 · 08-18-2004, 04:00 PM

Thanks for the link to FCG

mustanglx347 · 08-20-2004, 09:29 AM

anything else I should look out for?

Grim Reaper · 08-20-2004, 09:43 AM

Blazer tank form a FI blazer made 87-91 or a Sub made same years with 30 gallon or less tank.

Russell · 08-20-2004, 10:52 AM

Check out this website -- It has absolutely everything you need to know about TPI:

www.chevythunder.com

Blue68 · 08-20-2004, 02:12 PM

Use the alternator from the donar and make sure your wiring is up to snuff. Computers are fairly finicky about getting enough voltage.

neonlarry · 08-20-2004, 03:13 PM

Check out this post on next page:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=78744

08-18-2004, 11:38 AM	#1
mustanglx347 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 44	well, the purchase has been made...now need some advice Got a tuned port setup from a 89 Iroc, complete from oil pan to intake with all accessories and wiring harness and computer . This is going in my '71 stepside. My question is, what do I need to do about my fuel tank, fuel pump and fuel lines. What vehicle should I get these out of or is it better to get something fabricated? __________________ '71 Chevy stepside '50 Chevy 5 window '82 K5 Blazer '90 Mustang-stroked and sprayed '95 Nissan 300 ZX '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee

08-18-2004, 12:43 PM	#2
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Member BobbyK has TPI I believe on his Blazer. If he sees this post he'll prolly answer any q's ya got... __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

08-18-2004, 01:23 PM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	I am putting my TPI on right now. I went with a FuelCellGuy tank. I am running my fuel lines tonight. I have half of my manifold on, and all of my wiring done so I am getting close You could go with a blazer tank and do an inline fuel pump. I have an in-tank pump, and you can always go that route too. Are you putting a Vehicle Speed Sensor in? Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

08-18-2004, 02:24 PM	#4
mustanglx347 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 44	I have located a 700r4 so it looks like I will be able to use the speed sensor. Does the fuel cell guy have a website? TIA, Ben __________________ '71 Chevy stepside '50 Chevy 5 window '82 K5 Blazer '90 Mustang-stroked and sprayed '95 Nissan 300 ZX '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee

08-18-2004, 03:00 PM	#6
s95930 A-Adam A-Adam Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sarpy Co. Ne. South of Omaha Posts: 263	Does the fuel cell guy have a website? TIA, Ben http://www.aluminumfuelcell.com/ __________________ 70 3/4 ton GMC Camper Special

08-18-2004, 02:47 PM	#5
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,269	There's a 72 running around here that has the same swap. He's using the stock in cab tank with an electric pump. If you do the same you need to get the special fuel injected gas line. It's reinforced for the higher pressure of a late model system. You could also use braided hose. Earls sells a fitting to connect the metal line from the tank to the braided hose. Be sure to install a good filter also.

08-18-2004, 04:00 PM	#7
mustanglx347 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 44	Thanks for the link to FCG __________________ '71 Chevy stepside '50 Chevy 5 window '82 K5 Blazer '90 Mustang-stroked and sprayed '95 Nissan 300 ZX '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee

08-20-2004, 09:29 AM	#8
mustanglx347 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 44	anything else I should look out for? __________________ '71 Chevy stepside '50 Chevy 5 window '82 K5 Blazer '90 Mustang-stroked and sprayed '95 Nissan 300 ZX '04 Jeep Grand Cherokee

08-20-2004, 09:43 AM	#9
Grim Reaper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 1,704	Blazer tank form a FI blazer made 87-91 or a Sub made same years with 30 gallon or less tank. __________________ Grim-Reaper 70 Pontiac LeMans Sport Convertible, worlds longest resto in progress Looking for 71-72 2wd Blazer or Jimmy Project

08-20-2004, 10:52 AM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Check out this website -- It has absolutely everything you need to know about TPI: www.chevythunder.com __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

08-20-2004, 02:12 PM	#11
Blue68 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Frisco, Tx, USA Posts: 606	Use the alternator from the donar and make sure your wiring is up to snuff. Computers are fairly finicky about getting enough voltage. __________________ http://home.comcast.net/~r.landrum/w...tos.html-.html '68 C-10 LWB, '98 Z-71 350 w/accessories (Serpentine), Edelbrock Performer, Edelbrock 1405 (600cfm) carb, GM HEI, CompCam Extreme 4x4 roller cam, Thorley Headers, Carter Electric Fuel Pump, Vintage Air, 700r4, 3.73, disc brakes and power steering upgrades.

08-20-2004, 03:13 PM	#12
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Check out this post on next page: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php3?t=78744 __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI



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