Spectra Fuel Tanks....

[TrialRun]

Just ordered mine for my 69 camaro project. The part number is GM32BFI, this will also work with the 69 firebird. I also picked up the corvette filter/regulator, part number GF822.

[Moose]

Just ordered mine for my 69 camaro project. The part number is GM32BFI, this will also work with the 69 firebird. I also picked up the corvette filter/regulator, part number GF822.

thanks steve for pointing me over here.. I think this is the ticket for me.

Thanks for the part#'s.

Are you guys going to paint it? or clear it? or leave it alone

[MuscleRodz]

thanks steve for pointing me over here.. I think this is the ticket for me.

Thanks for the part#'s.

Are you guys going to paint it? or clear it? or leave it alone

Leave it alone. It is galvanic plated and needs nothing

[FASTRC5]

If I had known about these I would have definitely gone that route, Anyone wanna buy a sumped tank with dual 10s? LOL

[Turbo67camaro]

Galvanic plating...just how rust resistant is that, say compared to the stainless steel used in a Rick's tank?

From what I've heard, even stainless steel can rust.

[notchbackgta]

The Tank



The pump/sending unit:

How about a picture of the bottom of that tank? I still dont see how that short sump area can hold enough fuel in a hard corner. If the sides of the area were tapered in or completely straight maybe but the walls taper outwards. Like someone else said GM is using a venturi can that completely covers the pump and the fuel returns to the can. With the GM setup you may lose 1/4 of the fuel on a hard corner but the tank is almost still completely covered.
I think that tank may be fine on a weekend warrior but not for track use.

[s4dustin]

Just ordered mine for my 69 camaro project. The part number is GM32BFI, this will also work with the 69 firebird. I also picked up the corvette filter/regulator, part number GF822.

ordering mine tomorrow.
Thanks guys... you make these projects possible. Huge help.

[s4dustin]

Just ordered. Very excited. Tank, filter, run the lines....clutch kit..some misc. parts and vrroooom a year + in the making. Thanks again guys.

[MuscleRodz]

Galvanic plating...just how rust resistant is that, say compared to the stainless steel used in a Rick's tank?

From what I've heard, even stainless steel can rust.

It will last for a long time. Galvanizing has good corrosion resistant properties.

Yes certain stainless can rust, but it is because of a higher percentage of iron contained in it. 400 series stainless can rust. 300 series much less prone to it.

[s4dustin]

What a nice piece. I am stoked.
Just came in. One step closer. Thanks again for this great find guys.

[Xlerator]

I am currently building a 73 Camaro and would like to purchase a complete FI tank for it. I recently called Spectra to ask a simple question but I hung up the phone still confused, can someone help answer my question below?

Rockauto only seems to have the tank for 1970 Camaro.

Here is what I found in my research www.tanks-to-pans.com
1970 (w/o vent)= FN-GM42AFI
1970 (w/ vent) = FN-GM42CFI
1971 thru 73 = FN-GM42BFI

Here is what I find on RockAuto
1970 (w/o vent)= GM42AFI
1970 (w/ vent) = GM42CFI
1971 thru 73 = NOTHING

So... can GM42A(C)FI work for a 73??

[HOTROD99]

My tank came with no wiring instructions does anyone know which wire is for the sending unit.thanks rod

[Xlerator]

My tank came with no wiring instructions does anyone know which wire is for the sending unit.thanks rod

There should be three wires, Grey is for Power to the Pump, Purple for sending unit, and Black is ground. It sounds like Grey is always power to the pump.

[HOTROD99]

Thanks, just dont want burn anything up. Rod

[Steve1968LS2]

How about a picture of the bottom of that tank? I still dont see how that short sump area can hold enough fuel in a hard corner. If the sides of the area were tapered in or completely straight maybe but the walls taper outwards. Like someone else said GM is using a venturi can that completely covers the pump and the fuel returns to the can. With the GM setup you may lose 1/4 of the fuel on a hard corner but the tank is almost still completely covered.
I think that tank may be fine on a weekend warrior but not for track use.

The bottom looks no different than any other factory tank.

The sides of the "sump" (or bucket) are straight up and down. It sould work fine.

I guess we will find out when I sling it through the cones ;)

[MuscleRodz]

I am currently building a 73 Camaro and would like to purchase a complete FI tank for it. I recently called Spectra to ask a simple question but I hung up the phone still confused, can someone help answer my question below?

Rockauto only seems to have the tank for 1970 Camaro.

Here is what I found in my research www.tanks-to-pans.com
1970 (w/o vent)= FN-GM42AFI
1970 (w/ vent) = FN-GM42CFI
1971 thru 73 = FN-GM42BFI

Here is what I find on RockAuto
1970 (w/o vent)= GM42AFI
1970 (w/ vent) = GM42CFI
1971 thru 73 = NOTHING

So... can GM42A(C)FI work for a 73??

The difference is the number of vents. You can use the earlier tank with no vent if you eleiminate you emissions canister

[Turbo67camaro]

Are these tanks galvanized inside as well?

[CarlC]

Yes. I've never seen a steel sheet hot-dip coated only on one side.

[CarlC]

The bottom looks no different than any other factory tank.

The sides of the "sump" (or bucket) are straight up and down. It sould work fine.

I guess we will find out when I sling it through the cones ;)

So how does the fuel enter the sump?

[balljoint]

Made for own. $96.00 tank from rock auto, $20.00 fuel level sender, scrap steel plate I had sitting around and a sending unit with pump from 94 LT1 I also had sitting around. Also baffled the tank.