Needing a new fuel tank.
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Car: 1989 Iroc-z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: Auto 700R4
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt - 2.77
Needing a new fuel tank.
Hey guys. Got my 89 iroc 350 tpi. I’m in the market for a new fuel tank. I know the OE tanks are discontinued so aftermarket is the only choice. Wanting to know for those who have bought a new tank, what was your experience with it. Did it fit correctly. Have any issues with filler neck or anything in general. I’ve looked at tanks on the market and read reviews. Seems like stay away from spectra and dorman tanks because of filler neck alignment issues. I searched on here and found people with gas cap fitment issues. Weird that tanks that are out there are 14 gallon tanks and the originals are 15 gallons. Probably no big deal though. Might just go with a salvage yard tank if I can find a good one.
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Re: Needing a new fuel tank.
I used a Dorman in my '85 TPI. It worked fine, alignment was good. It just needs a different cap than factory.
I posted details in these threads:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...fuel-tank.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...ml#post6380560
I posted details in these threads:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...fuel-tank.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...ml#post6380560
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Car: 90 Formula / T-tops
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: MD8
Re: Needing a new fuel tank.
I used a Dorman in my '85 TPI. It worked fine, alignment was good. It just needs a different cap than factory.
I posted details in these threads:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...fuel-tank.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...ml#post6380560
I posted details in these threads:
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...fuel-tank.html
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tech...ml#post6380560
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Car: '90 Trans Am-12.45@110.71
Engine: 355 w/AFR 195's Elem. 400/430 HP/TQ
Transmission: Tremec T-56
Axle/Gears: 12 Bolt 3.73
Re: Needing a new fuel tank.
Too bad you are so far away, I have a nice one from a '91 that was a factory replacement
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Re: Needing a new fuel tank.
All the aftermarket tanks are coming from the same manufacturer and they all require a newer style cap. They seem to fit just fine and are actually better than stock due to having all-metal baffles rather than plastic like stock. The only issue seems to be damage in shipping as they are normally shipped with the filler neck exposed and simply with some cardboard taped to it,etc. This can lead to easy damage and cracked welds, etc. so make sure you buy from a reputable seller that's going to guarantee and insure the shipment.
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Re: Needing a new fuel tank.
All the aftermarket tanks are coming from the same manufacturer and they all require a newer style cap. They seem to fit just fine and are actually better than stock due to having all-metal baffles rather than plastic like stock. The only issue seems to be damage in shipping as they are normally shipped with the filler neck exposed and simply with some cardboard taped to it,etc. This can lead to easy damage and cracked welds, etc. so make sure you buy from a reputable seller that's going to guarantee and insure the shipment.
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I agree with the shipping issue. My tank was ordered from Autozone who had it direct shipped from Dorman by UPS and the paint near the end of the filler neck did get scuffed up and required touch up. They also didn't pad the tank inside the box, so there was a spot where the tank flange was protruding slightly.
I liked that the tank is all steel and doesn't have the plastic baffle / tray. However, you need to be very careful on assembling the pump and sender into the tank, because that metal is sharp and could damage the wiring.
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