thumperZ Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 98' LS1 into a 72' 240. just got my engine but how am i going to feed it? i was thinking of going with a fuel cell for a clean installation, but what about the fuel pump and also what sending unit would i need, fuel lines??"Phantom" need your help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted December 5, 2003 Share Posted December 5, 2003 There is lots of information here, you just need to do a little searchin' The simple answer, use you stock 240Z tank, and add a surge tank to keep the fuel pickup in the fuel while cornering. This is your best bet that will alow you to run the tank all the way to empty. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fastest240z Posted December 7, 2003 Share Posted December 7, 2003 My two cents: stay away from the plastic type cells and go with an aluminum cell. You can put foam in them to reduce slosh and you can add the sending unit of your choice. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Jarvis Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 My two cents: stay away from the plastic type cells and go with an aluminum cell. You can put foam in them to reduce slosh and you can add the sending unit of your choice. Mark Just curious, because I have been pndering the same thing, and am leaning toward plastic right now. Do you (anyone) feel there is anything inherently wrong with the plastic ones ? You can get them with foam and a built in sensor as well. I like the mounting options better on the plastic ones, (strap), but I am open to everyones opinion. My car will be mostly street, so I don't have a need for a true fuel cell setup (box / bladder and all). Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 If not vented properly, the 'plastic' cells can balloon and/or collapse/deform. My Dad (who has been racing for longer than I've been alive), has used them for years and I specifically asked if he had ever had a problem with them. He has never had one fail or deform. He did mention that they must be vented properly though. Here is the latest pic I have (2 years ago): Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z-ya Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 IMO, if you aren't going to use it on the track, don't waste your time and money on a fuel cell. Also, you will probably loose your spare tire along the way. You can use the stock gas tank with EFI. You just need a surge tank. A LOT easier than hacking up your Z to fit a fuel cell. To me, I'd rather spend my time and money on something that will actually improve performance, not bragging rights. Just my 0.02 Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyntti Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 What about adding a weld in sump to the stock tank. This is what I am planning. If I were to use a surge tank what would I do to get the fuel line large enough to feed a V8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Jarvis Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 IMO, if you aren't going to use it on the track, don't waste your time and money on a fuel cell. Which is exactly why I don't want a "real" fuel cell, but I do need a new tank, and the factory one wouldn't fit my car now anyway. I can get a "plastic" "fuel cell" with foam and a GM sender for my aftermarket fuel guage for about $200. To me it really is just a replacement tank. That's why I was wondering if there were any bad experiences here, or any inherent problems with them. Only thing I have heard before is that the foam might break down after a few years. Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagz Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 I used this cell from Summit: http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=23367&from=MG I'm not planning on doing serious racing outside of some autocross and track days, but this worked out well. One of the other reasons I installed this one was to center the cell in the car and run dual exhaust out either side. Can't do that (easily) with the stock tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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