cameronzz Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one with questions about the vq swap. There are a lot of answers out there but still not all of them; Such as the fuel cell. Can I run the stock fuel tank? Do I have to install another one? And what about the oil pan? If any one has any other questions throw them in here I really want this thread to be as helpful to all the potential vq swappers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Look up 240Hoke. He did a complete VQ Swap with pics. There are other VQ Builds with pics also. He used a 350z engine and trans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameronzz Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Yeah, I've already checked that thread out. About four comments down he goes into a little detail about having picked up a fuel cell. The reason I brought this question up is because I'm trying to use the stock tank. I would hate to have to pump gas through my trunk. I'm a complete cluts and I don't want to drip a little gas in the car and have to drive my DD around with the smell of gas. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/79649-progress-on-my-insane-vq35hr-240z-project/page__st__120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcheeze36 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 If your car is currently carbureted, you'll have to do the necessary changes to the tank like all other swaps that change over from carb to EFI (mod 240/260 tank, change to 75-76' 280Z tank, change to a fuel cell, etc). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameronzz Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Oh thanks for that. So is there a way I can make the fuel cell take in gas from the; original gas cap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameronzz Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Custom fuel tank feeder tube? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SypherSlayer Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I'm planning on running a surge tank rather than swap/mod the stock tank or put in a fuel cell. just another way to handle it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameronzz Posted April 21, 2012 Author Share Posted April 21, 2012 Good idea but I just figue I might as well since the car is going to be completely ripped apart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 There are pics on here of a stock tank, that had the bottom of it modified. Added a sump to the stock tank, See if you can find those. They may help you. Otherwise find a good welder and see if he would be willing to work with you in modifying the bottom and the inside of your tank. Remember that, VQ Engines only have one fuel line feeding it, No return line. Stock fuel pressure is 50-55PSI. Pump is submerged in the fuel tank, to keep it cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cameronzz Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Hey thanks Dexter I'll definitely look into that tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharaohabq Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 I'm using the stock tank, with a pump, surge tank, regulator and return line at the rear of the car, and only a pressure line run to the front to feed the engine. Phar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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