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    1. #1
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      Fuel system recommendations?

      1973 Camaro with Speedtech Extreme subframe and torque arm. I have the LS427 and T56 going in this week. Speedtech headers are ordered up. I need to start thinking about all fuel and electrical delivery that's needed to get the engine going, but I want to focus this post on just fuel. I know I want to run a tank/cell from the stock location and not the trunk. That's about all I know.

      I need to know everything I have to purchase for my fuel system and some suggestions on which products you guys are running. What kind of tanks are you guys running on your rides? Fuel lines? Etc...?

      Thanks, everyone!
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      Ricks tank with a fifth gen ZL1 pump and a vaporworx pwm controller.

      https://www.vaporworx.com/

      Carl is very knowledgeable and helpful. Send him an email or give him a call.

      Don
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      Are you looking for a true fuel cell or a tank?
      VaporWorx. We Give You Gas http://www.vaporworx.com

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      Quote Originally Posted by dhutton View Post
      Ricks tank with a fifth gen ZL1 pump and a vaporworx pwm controller.

      https://www.vaporworx.com/

      Carl is very knowledgeable and helpful. Send him an email or give him a call.

      Don
      Thanks again, Don. Always helpful. So getting a little higher level, in terms of all the fuel components needed, I'm looking at a tank, lines/fittings, pump, and controller. Would that be correct?
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      Quote Originally Posted by CarlC View Post
      Are you looking for a true fuel cell or a tank?
      Hey Carl. Well I suppose I would want recommendations from the hive mind as to what going to be best for my particular application. The link in my signature lists my goals for the project, but the TLDR version is; this needs to be a daily driver first while being capable and competitive enough to do dozen or so track days a year. Thoughts?
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      Quote Originally Posted by roguegeek View Post
      Thanks again, Don. Always helpful. So getting a little higher level, in terms of all the fuel components needed, I'm looking at a tank, lines/fittings, pump, and controller. Would that be correct?
      Yes that sounds right. Ricks has nice tanks and the fifth gen fuel pump module will prevent fuel starvation.

      For tank ventilation iimuch has what you need.

      Don
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      1959 El Camino - Ironworks frame
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      How are you going to use the car?

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      Quote Originally Posted by JohnUlaszek View Post
      How are you going to use the car?
      The link in my signature lists my goals for the project, but the TLDR version is; this needs to be a daily driver first while being capable and competitive enough to do dozen or so track days a year. Thoughts?
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      I’d also recommend Ricks restomod tank. They are stock style tanks but have the opening for a zl1 or ctsv pump. They are considerably cheaper then the stainless versions. Order the tank from https://mcbparts.com/

      They will hook you up with a great price. As far as fuel module whether you get the ZL-1 pump or the CTS-V pump, check out Amazon or rockauto.com they have very good prices.

      For fuel lines, NICOPP hardlines with either an compression fittings or get a 37 degree flare tool and get tube nuts and sleeves. For short flex line connections, again something that won’t break the bank is Earls Vaporguard hose and their fittings. Don recommended these to me and that’s what I just ordered.

      Definitely, get the vaporworx controller if your looking for a reliable daily driver.

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      I to recommend the Rick's RestoMod tank, 5th Gen Camaro module, vaporworx pwm controller, and using NiCopp fuel lines. Here is a video that I made a while ago on how to mate NiCopp fuel lines to AN hoses.



      The AN hoses that you choose should be PTFE lined, not rubber.

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      Quote Originally Posted by joeko23 View Post
      I’d also recommend Ricks restomod tank. They are stock style tanks but have the opening for a zl1 or ctsv pump. They are considerably cheaper then the stainless versions. Order the tank from https://mcbparts.com/

      They will hook you up with a great price. As far as fuel module whether you get the ZL-1 pump or the CTS-V pump, check out Amazon or rockauto.com they have very good prices.
      Ok. I'm set on grabbing the Rick's tank. I don't think they make the restomod tank anymore, but I will check. I think they're only doing the stainless steel now. With MCB, I've already been working with them the last couple of years. Bought 90% of this build through them so far. I'm glad to see they are a vendor for some of these manufacturers you all are recommending. Great people and great prices. Can't recommend them enough.

      Quote Originally Posted by joeko23 View Post
      For fuel lines, NICOPP hardlines with either an compression fittings or get a 37 degree flare tool and get tube nuts and sleeves. For short flex line connections, again something that won’t break the bank is Earls Vaporguard hose and their fittings. Don recommended these to me and that’s what I just ordered.

      Definitely, get the vaporworx controller if your looking for a reliable daily driver.
      I'll get in touch with VaporWorx immediately and get everything I need from them. Thanks for the recommendation.
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      Quote Originally Posted by andrewb70 View Post
      I to recommend the Rick's RestoMod tank, 5th Gen Camaro module, vaporworx pwm controller, and using NiCopp fuel lines. Here is a video that I made a while ago on how to mate NiCopp fuel lines to AN hoses.

      The AN hoses that you choose should be PTFE lined, not rubber.

      Andrew
      Thanks, Andrew. It's nice to see all these recommendations aligning.
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      Quote Originally Posted by roguegeek View Post
      Ok. I'm set on grabbing the Rick's tank. I don't think they make the restomod tank anymore, but I will check. I think they're only doing the stainless steel now. With MCB, I've already been working with them the last couple of years. Bought 90% of this build through them so far. I'm glad to see they are a vendor for some of these manufacturers you all are recommending. Great people and great prices. Can't recommend them enough.


      I'll get in touch with vaporworx immediately and get everything I need from them. Thanks for the recommendation.
      Update us on the tank. I see conflicting information on if it is still being offered & I want one as well.



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      Quote Originally Posted by CSG View Post
      Update us on the tank. I see conflicting information on if it is still being offered & I want one as well.
      Call them. I just got one a few weeks ago.
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      Note that when speaking to Hector @Ricks (if you aren't getting a "restomod" tank) to order a SS tank, you need to specify a road-racing/auto-x use case and request special baffles as they are not standard (as of Oct 2020 when I spoke to him anyway). Rick's is also doing the exterior of my tank finished in black. The width of the inside of my rear frame rails is standard but I'm not running an exhaust past the tank so I gave Hector custom measurements to get absolutely as much fuel capacity as possible. I then sent the CAD of the tank to Speedtech for them to verify there would be no issues with their IRS setup I'll be buying.

      I opted to use an AI FC-1500 fuel system instead of the GM ZL1 module: https://www.fueledbyai.com/FC1500-Fu...tem-p238256936
      This has a standard 6x9 hat with the surge tank, pumps, dual pick-up, tank vent port, fuel lever sender, and filler all incorporated so everything is internal.

      Carl @vaporworx is setting me up with a dual pump pwm controller setup (he has my FC-1500 right now for testing). I also have a 10-micron glass -8AN in-line Aeromotive filter and the Walbro pumps have 100-micron filters on their inlets. I'll be running -8AN lines and a II Much tank vent (which is -6AN).

      My car has about the same use case as yours, although I do nearly no auto-x and mostly road racing. A dozen events a season but still able to drive street long distances for other events and cruises. My fuel system is going to maybe be a bit over kill, but if it's one thing I've learned building this car, it is to not cheap on ANYTHING and over build, otherwise, I end up replacing it anyway.
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      He doesn't need all that for a LS427/570
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      Sure, but it's good to know what options are out there.
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      Quote Originally Posted by CSG View Post
      Update us on the tank. I see conflicting information on if it is still being offered & I want one as well.
      Talked with MCB about it today. What I was told was... they stopped manufacturing the restomod tank for a while, but now they brought it back, but only without the notches. Which sucks because I'm going to run my exhaust all the way out the back. So it looks like it's going to be SS for me.
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      Quote Originally Posted by anguilla1980 View Post
      Note that when speaking to Hector @Ricks (if you aren't getting a "restomod" tank) to order a SS tank, you need to specify a road-racing/auto-x use case and request special baffles as they are not standard (as of Oct 2020 when I spoke to him anyway). Rick's is also doing the exterior of my tank finished in black. The width of the inside of my rear frame rails is standard but I'm not running an exhaust past the tank so I gave Hector custom measurements to get absolutely as much fuel capacity as possible. I then sent the CAD of the tank to Speedtech for them to verify there would be no issues with their IRS setup I'll be buying.

      I opted to use an AI FC-1500 fuel system instead of the GM ZL1 module: https://www.fueledbyai.com/FC1500-Fu...tem-p238256936
      This has a standard 6x9 hat with the surge tank, pumps, dual pick-up, tank vent port, fuel lever sender, and filler all incorporated so everything is internal.

      Carl @vaporworx is setting me up with a dual pump pwm controller setup (he has my FC-1500 right now for testing). I also have a 10-micron glass -8AN in-line Aeromotive filter and the Walbro pumps have 100-micron filters on their inlets. I'll be running -8AN lines and a II Much tank vent (which is -6AN).
      Good to know. With the restomod only being produced without notches, I'll be going with the SS.


      Quote Originally Posted by anguilla1980 View Post
      My car has about the same use case as yours, although I do nearly no auto-x and mostly road racing. A dozen events a season but still able to drive street long distances for other events and cruises. My fuel system is going to maybe be a bit over kill, but if it's one thing I've learned building this car, it is to not cheap on ANYTHING and over build, otherwise, I end up replacing it anyway.
      That's actually the same use case I'm building for. Nearly all track time will be road courses. Maybe I'll throw in some auto crossing, but I don't foresee it at this point. Never say never, though, right?
      1973 Camaro: LS427/570, T56, Speedtech ExtReme subframe/torque arm

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      Sadly the "more is better" logic doesn't apply to fuel systems any more than it applies to the diameter of throttle bodies. You want a system that will have enough fuel flow to support the engine and maybe 20-25% more.

      People have used the ZL1 pump with the corner pickups with great success and with the power output of a LS427/570, that's all you need.

      Andrew
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      Dr. EFI
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      Remote Holley EFI tuning.
      Please get in touch if I can be of service.

      "You were the gun, your voice was the trigger, your bravery was the barrel, your eyes were the bullets." ~ Her

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