Savage42 Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 OK, things are coming together on the 280Z-06 and it's interesting trying to finish off the small, finer details. So, I have a the late 280Z tank that is like new (squeeky clean & painted), a new Walbro pump and the C5 Vette filter/fuel pressure regulator with fittings (both never used) that would go in the car. Of course, I figure out that there really isn't a way to make the C5 Z06 gauge cluster's fuel gauge work with the stock Z fuel level sender. So, the answer is to go with the LS1 Camaro tank instead of this setup. I really don't want to deal with "more work" to put it in, but is it really that difficult or labor intensive? I know several have done it, but there doesn't seem to be detailed "How To" describing this mod. I guess I can sell this whole setup and buy the Camaro unit, or trade to someone who is doing an LS1 swap and has one of those tanks. Just thought I'd throw it out there and get some feedback. Any thoughts? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 i have a camaro gas tank for sale, so i'd be pressing this idea onto you haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Hey, don't blame you for trying. Being in Oregon and shipping cost wouldn't make sense. I can pickup a 2001 LS1 Camaro fuel tank locally for $100, so I may just got that route. (http://www.car-part.com) I'll just sell the Z tank, pump & filter/regulator setup, if I get one. Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage42 Posted July 20, 2009 Author Share Posted July 20, 2009 I'd say that the easy fix for my problem is to modify the stock fuel sender with Camaro fuel sender. Just have to find a Camaro pump (whether good or bad) with a good sender on it! Anyone have one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I did the Camaro tank because it's cheap (came with parts car), quiet, factory, and easy to install. Cut out the spare tire well. Weld in some simple 1" square tube - you can see a couple pics in my album in the background of the diff mount pictures. I used the Camaro straps and it fits nicely. I also used the Camaro wiring harness and filler neck. The filler neck had to be cut and reoriented a couple times and extended with a 1" round tube but looks totally stock. If you want to keep the tire well this wont work. It is also handy to have a complete car like I did because I used a LOT of pieces off it in the overall swap. I dont know how the baffling is in your tank but I've also not had any fuel starve issues and I pull a lot of g's with full slicks. This is actually the reason I went with the Camaro tank is to get some good baffling. Well that and I'm cheap but I would do it all over again. Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 well, like i said, i have the whole tank, pump, the whole shebang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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