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Tanks Inc. Fuel tanks for fuel injection -Product review-

Started by Brads70, February 02, 2017, 04:49:02 PM

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Brads70

I installed one of these tanks in my Challenger with the intent of leaving the possibility open of adding fuel injection at a latter point. Fit and finish is excellent! They appear to be powder coated silver on the exterior.  No complaints or issues. With the repop stock style sending units being hard to seal,
( I found using the original locking ring helps. The ones supplied with the sending units are too thin and do not seal well.) and them being inaccurate as far as fuel levels go. I switched to this.  Here are a few pictures of mine.
In my case I used the new Holley Hydramat on my pickup.
https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_systems/hydramat/
This allows every drop of fuel to be used before you are empty. I built my car for autocross so I figured fuel management would be a good thing. I like the internal baffle, the stock tank doesn't have this feature
The sending unit works really well . I adjusted it  to read right before I installed it. Worked great the first time. 
Here is the pickup I used...
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=362/category_id=167/mode=prod/prd362.htm

Sending unit..
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=276/category_id=167/mode=prod/prd276.htm

Challenger Fuel  tank
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=478/category_id=68/mode=prod/prd478.htm

Cuda/Barracuda fuel tank
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=477/category_id=68/mode=prod/prd477.htm


ToxicWolf

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Ours was delivered yesterday.  Thanks for the input.   :clapping:

Here's why we ordered the tank and some information I found by reading before we bought it.  Please correct me if I make any mistakes.  It looks like this wasn't available for the Challenger until May of last year.  Since we used an aluminum block there was no access for a mechanical pump.  The external pump we installed was so loud it was driving me crazy, so I started to look for a way to install a pump in the gas tank.  From what I read, this can handle 900 horsepower in a carbureted engine or 700 horsepower in a fuel injected engine. We haven't even opened the box yet so keep the info coming.   :wave:

Brads70

I'm using a Mallory pump https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/msd-29208/overview/
It's pretty quiet as compared to those older Holley blue pumps. Now those things are loud. I had one on my BB Buick grand national and it drove me nuts!
You'll have to update this post to review their pumps!  :bradsthumb:
Don't forget to wire in a hidden fuel pump shut off. I did thinking of carjacking, security while parked.... and I have 3 teenage boys. Best to avoid the temptation I figure!  :rofl:


70chall440

I am using the same system in my challenger, if I had to do it again I would use this with the tank.

https://jakefab.com/products/fuelpuck
Mopar or no car!!!

ToxicWolf

Already got the fuel pump shutoff hidden in the console.   :D.     I also added an "e-brake" that's mounted under the car and kind of works like a screw drive garage door opener to engage the rear brake. That switch is also hidden in the console.   The emergency brake peddle was completely removed from inside the car.  Made a lot of extra room down there.

cataclysm80

Glad to see this!
I'm seriously considering using one of these for my stroked 360 EFI Six Pak build.

70chall440

One word of caution when using this tank system, make sure you test fit the plate on the top before assembling the pump so you know exactly how it all lines up. It looks like the holes are symmetrical and will rotate so you can clock it, it doesn't! As I said before, I would (and might) use that Jake Fab unit, very nice and at a $120 it is totally worth it.
Mopar or no car!!!


303 Mopar

I also have the Tanks setup in my Cuda and would echo that it is a high quality piece that is quiet and fits perfect! I ordered their whole kit with regulator/filter, FI hoses with twist barb, and AN fittings.




GoodysGotaCuda

I have a Tanks tank ready to go in for the Hemi. Planning on the JakeFab puck and an Aeromotive pump.
1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi/T56 Magnum
2020 RAM 1500 - 5.7L

My Wheel and Tire Specs

GoodysGotaCuda

Quote from: ToxicWolf on February 02, 2017, 06:44:44 PM
Already got the fuel pump shutoff hidden in the console.   :D.     I also added an "e-brake" that's mounted under the car and kind of works like a screw drive garage door opener to engage the rear brake. That switch is also hidden in the console.   The emergency brake peddle was completely removed from inside the car.  Made a lot of extra room down there.

Any pictures of that ebrake setup? Who's kit is it?
1972 Barracuda - 5.7L Hemi/T56 Magnum
2020 RAM 1500 - 5.7L

My Wheel and Tire Specs

farmboy70

Thanks for posting this. It looks like just what I need to eliminate the loud pump on my car. :bradsthumb:


ToxicWolf

Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on February 03, 2017, 04:31:26 AM
Quote from: ToxicWolf on February 02, 2017, 06:44:44 PM
Already got the fuel pump shutoff hidden in the console.   :D.     I also added an "e-brake" that's mounted under the car and kind of works like a screw drive garage door opener to engage the rear brake. That switch is also hidden in the console.   The emergency brake peddle was completely removed from inside the car.  Made a lot of extra room down there.

Any pictures of that ebrake setup? Who's kit is it?

Here is the e-brake and a picture of the inside of the car without the emergency brake hardware.

ToxicWolf

Roadman and I opened the box today.

Roadman

Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on February 03, 2017, 04:31:26 AM
Quote from: ToxicWolf on February 02, 2017, 06:44:44 PM
Already got the fuel pump shutoff hidden in the console.   :D.     I also added an "e-brake" that's mounted under the car and kind of works like a screw drive garage door opener to engage the rear brake. That switch is also hidden in the console.   The emergency brake peddle was completely removed from inside the car.  Made a lot of extra room down there.

Any pictures of that ebrake setup? Who's kit is it?

                   Got it from Summit.    https://www.summitracing.com/parts/esc-esk001/overview/

70chall440

Mopar or no car!!!