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01-09-2014 #1Registered User
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DSE fuel injection tank vs Aeromotive Phantom w/ stock tank
As I'm going down the checklist of swapping an LQ4 into my 72 Nova, I'm finding out that everyone was right about a) the supporting parts will cost double the amount of a used motor and b) it's going to be probably twice expensive as you originally plan. [/venting to people who can appreciate that statement]
I'm trying to stick to a fairly budget build, but am trying to keep my compromises to a minimum. I've waited 20 years to build this car and I don't want to skimp out on one area that's going to come back and bite me for being cheap. I don't have any crazy plans for the car other than I want it to be just as capable as my 99 z28. I want to be able to daily drive, carve up the mountains, road trip, and be able to do the occasional autocross with minimal fuss and/or concerns, problems, or breakdowns. Power will probably never get over 500hp, and will just be bolt on LQ4 power while the money tree replenishes.
I'm about to tear my hair out trying to figure out what fuel system to go with. I have ruled out the easiest (?) option of an external in-line pump as I have read too many stories on here and LS1tech about having to constantly have a full gas tank to avoid starvation issues. If I'm wrong on that, please change my mind, but I'm currently scared I'll starve the engine doing simple things like matting it from a stop light or hitting a highway on ramp while I'm under a half tank. I don't want to fill my car up every half tank just to enjoy it.
This leaves me currently comparing the Aeromotive Phantom and the DSE stainless fuel injection tank. I cannot seem to find any reviews of either of these tanks on this website. I found a few older DSE threads, but this sounds to be a different tank. I spoke with Aeromotive on the phone earlier today and told them my intentions with the car, and the rep I spoke with didn't sound too confident that the Phantom would be a great fit and that I'd still run into having to have a 1/2 tank of gas at all times, but I really want to find someone who has this system in their car as I don't love the idea of stepping up to the DSE tank (just over double the $$$).
Can anyone help point me in one direction or the other? Does anyone have either of these systems? There's got to be a Camaro guy out there with one of the DSE tanks?
Aeromotive Phantom
http://aeromotiveinc.com/2012/11/phantom-fuel-system/
DSE tank
http://www.detroitspeed.com/1968-197...el-tanks.html#
72 Nova. Just trying to make a modest little driver.
Phil Collins build thread - 6.0 LS / T56 magnum
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