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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:35 AM
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From: ALPHARETTA,GA
Car: 1986 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.0 H.O.
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Gas Tank Problem!

ok i have an 86 lb9 iroc-z..up till a day ago ive been having the usual problem of guessin how much gas i have(gas needle moves)i usually know i have to get gas wen i take a hard turn n my engine bogs lol,, well a day ago i had half a tank n i took a right turn..my engine bogs den cuts off. then i put enough gas to get to the 3/4 mark.. but it still cuts off. note:ONLY WHEN I TURN RIGHT..WEN I TURN LEFT ITS FINE.


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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 01:53 AM
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From: boise, ID
Car: 91 B4C "police special service"
Engine: L98 494hp
Transmission: tko-600 on order
Axle/Gears: 3.23 true trac
Re: Gas Tank Problem!

you're gauge might be off slightly, saying you have a bit more gas than you do, but it is common for f-body's to do this. It is how the pickup in the tank is positioned....and most f-body's have no baffles to prevent the fuel from sloshing.
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Old Jan 17, 2010 | 02:16 AM
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Car: 1986 Iroc-Z
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Gas Tank Problem!

any after market gas tanks with baffles? or can i get a 4th gen tank?
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