Which fuel tank should use?

[t72ss402]

Ok I am getting the parts together to do a LS6/4L80E swap into my 1972 Chevelle, I am ready to purchase my fuel system. So I was wondering should I use a stock tank with an external fuel pump, or do I should I go with a rockauto or spectra tank?

I do not have the funds for tank like Rick's but really wouls like one though.

Tim.

[milehigh69]

Good question, I am in the same dilemma. I would not suggest an external tank. I have had starvation problems with this set up. I would love the vaporworx or even the sst Rock valley but am leaning to the new in tank Spectra tank. Anydody know where to get this tank?

[MuscleRodz]

rock auto has spectra, we quit carrying them due to starvation issues. As much as I liked the lower priced option of the spectra, the gliches were not worth the negatives. We now currently only have DSE or Ricks available

[t72ss402]

I have not seen the DSE tank. It is not on there website. Mike do you have any more info on it?

Thanks Tim.

[MuscleRodz]

Sorry i misquoted, DSE does not have tanks for A bodies, only F bodies. That would leave Ricks, Spectra, or making your own

[t72ss402]

Mike what do you guys get on a Rick's tank? And how is everyone sumping a stock tank? Is there a benifit in sumping it?

Thanks Tim.

[Later-A-body]

Depending on the amount of room you have between the frame rails, you might be able to fit a late model Impala plastic tank in the car. I did this on my car. The frame on my car is the same dimension used on the '90-'96 Impala. I picked the tank up at the junkyard with the pickup for $50. The tank is 23.5 gallons. I run a Racetronix harness and Walbro 255 liter pump that fits in the stock location. Works great and looks stock.

[t72ss402]

Later-A-body, how low does the tank set in your car? I have read some on this install but most say you have to cut in to the trunk pan because of the pump/sending unit sets up in the tank. If you do not cut the trunk then it sets further down, how much further does it set?

Tim.