Z for XC Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 I have been a long time stalker on the forms. Commented in a few posts, nothing major. The reason I post today is because I bought a project car from another member on this form, and the car was very cut up, and very stripped. One of the areas that needs total rebuilding is the fuel system. In the 78 280z the previous owner cut the spare tire well out and sectioned a square into the floor like one would for a fuel cell. However his intent was to run a gas tank from a chevy truck (I have no idea what model ruck this tank is from, I know it doesn't look like an S10 tank.) Point being, I am hopefully looking for a more direct approach to replacing the gas tank. I see myself with many options. I could return it to factory, spare wheel well and all, which probably wouldn't be a poor decision since the car should see most of its time as a DD. Or I was thinking... Since the floor will be flat, why not run a 280zx tank? I have a 280zx and its a larger tank. What I would really like to do, but doesn't know if I can find an affordable solution to, is to find a gas tank that I could mount and run the filler head up behind the license plate and have a folding plate bracket so I can hide the gas cap. I will be making custom fiberglass panels behind the strut towers for a sound system, so I know I can hide it. Any ideas? I am completely open to everything. I am leaning towards an in tank pump and would like to find something that is suitable (doesn't choke on hard corners)for all those poor car decisions you make being a 21 year old. The drive train is aiming towards a 355, ~350-400 hp at crank, and either a th350 or a WC 5 speed (if I can get my hands on one!) I am not at home to take pictures of the car, or to measure things. I am a college student. I am just hoping to solidify some plans on fuel delivery so I can get it running this summer! Thanks everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MastersMechanic Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Hey I was just thinking about the car and was wondering how you were doing on it. I picked that tank for ease of fuel delivery you can get a intake sender/pump for that tank out of any 88-98 k2500 or use the sender and an external pump. Anyways good luck. And if you ever want to get rid of it let me know ) Josh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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