Fuel Tank

[Mr Nick]

I literally just went thru this decision making process. I have a brand new stock tank that I installed last year, with my carb. I'm converting to EFI now and also wanted an in-tank pump. I looked at the retrofit kit from Tanks Inc, and also the whole new tank with recessed mounting area for the pump.

Retrofit kit/pump module http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...prod/prd84.htm

New EFI ready tank http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...cat/cat153.htm



If you use the retrofit module, you may need to lower the tank or cut a hole in your trunk floor so the fittings on top of the tank clear the floor. For that reason, and the fact that I'd have to modify the tank myself and risk doing it wrong... I bought the new tank with recessed pump mount area, and matching Walbro 255 pump. The new tank isn't that much more, especially when you factor in the total cost of upgrading to EFI, and it's a great piece of mind thing for me. I can also probably sell my like new factory style tank and recoup some of the expense.

I got my tank, pump, and sender from Matt's Classic Bowtie's. Literally ordered it yesterday. I suggest checking them out, he can get you a price lower than what's on the Tanks Inc website, and his customer service is great.

I'm not sure what Edelbrock calls for with their system, but usually you want -6 supply and return (3/8"). If your current supply is 3/8" and your return is 5/16", then run a new supply line with the correct hose and use the factory 3/8" as your return, and you can remove the small factory return line. Just be careful because I don't think you're supposed to use factory hard line for the high pressure supply side, it's not rated for it.

[camrat68]

Just be careful because I don't think you're supposed to use factory hard line for the high pressure supply side, it's not rated for it.

Sorry to jack the thread, but I have an Edelbrock Pro-Flo2 35520 on my 68 and I was thinking of using two stock style stainless 3/8" lines from Classic Industries as feed and return. Now you have me wondering what pressure they're rated for? How can you find this info?

BTW- I'm currently using Russell black braided -6 lines for both feed and return and I do get a fuel smell when stored.