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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
how many gallons?
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
20 gallon
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
You guys interested in this swap,
I used all pre-existing holes on the frame, except for the two I made on the rear cross member for the two bolts. Last edited by Rudy-g; 12-28-2012 at 11:19 PM. |
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I know that I am.
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
Looks good very interested .
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
looks good....
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I started up my motor, the fuel sending unit works at least up till this point.
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I'm liking it alot, except for one thing...When I nail it off the line, is any fuel going to leak from that neck & cap?
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I am actually going to use a newer fuel cap assembly i picked up at a junk yard I'll post some pics.
A friend of mine suggested fixing the filler neck so that you can fill it from inside the bed, If I have any problem with fuel leaking out, I might route the filler through my bed. The member whom I got this idea from, says hes happy with his setup, although hes not running EFI and has a nonvented gas cap. Something else one could try is fuel cell foam, maybe? Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Rudy-g; 01-09-2013 at 05:23 PM. |
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
Thanks for that info, that's why I love this forum.
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
94-96 impala tank is 23 gallons the chevelle tank is 20 gal.
I didn't know that those cars filled from the back. I've got mine setup, it works and very affordable. I'm thinking about a second build, so I'm going to research this impala tank. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
Concerning the 94-96 impala tank (and not to hijack this thread)
I think the impala tank has a big hump on it. Seems like the chevelle guys just cut a hole in the trunk to make room for the hump http://www.chevelles.com/forums/show...=123036&page=2 seems like from Rudys pics, there might be room up in the frame to accommodate the hump. im going to a junkyard this weekend to try to pick up one for my 5.3 swap. didnt mean to hijack! this is a great thread! Last edited by jks67ss396; 01-10-2013 at 06:56 PM. Reason: wrong link |
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
Any updated pics Rudy? Just ordered a chevelle tank for my son's lwb 72...
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I'll post some pics pictures this afternoon sorry been on vacation.
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
Here's what I ended doing with the filler neck, used one from a newer gm truck, got it at the junk yard.
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I got my engine started, 2005 5.3L/4L60e
I did my own wiring harness using LT1swap.com and had the ECM reflashed I'm happy to report that it started right up and sounds great, the chevelle tank sending unit works perfectly. Total spent $1300 motor/ trans $180 Motor mounts $125 trailblazer ss exhaust manifolds $85 ECM reflash $550 chevelle tank, tank straps, fuel filter, high pressure fuel hoses and fittings Feeling of accomplishment pricele$$ Posted via Mobile Device |
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I am curious as to what straps you have holding the tank on? I got 2 straps with mine and they aren't going to work....
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I bought some flat stock steel at the hardware store; they are 2"x36" I paid $7 a piece, and I also bought two 1" angle iron $5 a piece
And I used the ones that came with the tank |
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
finished the tank install, I painted the gas tank with POR15 silver color paint
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
filler neck
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
So about how far is the tank from the bumper?
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
I assume that those who go this route that you will not be using a hitch? I love this idea of filling behind the license place but on the off chance I end up getting a hitch I may be hindered.
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
Does anyone know how he connected the flat stock to the frame? I see 2 bolts holding each piece of flat stock to the frame, but I can't tell if he welded them to the flat stock, or used a bolt through the flat stock. I feel like a bolt through the flat stock would cause an indention or possibly puncture the top of the tank.
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
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Re: Chevelle Gas Tank Swap
Thanks. As I mentioned in my post, I can see that he used flat stock and that he used bolts to connect the flat stock to the truck frame. What is unclear from the pictures is if the bolt head is under the flat stock or if it is welded to to the top of the flat stock.
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