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rustomatic · #1 04-03-2020, 12:35 PM

The standard stuff works fine, but the standard ventilation of the tank sucks if you have any pumping volume over that of a Walbro 250; even this is pushing it, especially if you plan to drive through turns with some enthusiasm (hot weather of course adds to expansion problems). Gasket sufficiency (and sender accuracy) hinges greatly on how effectively your tank is vented, kind of like with turbo pressure in an engine's crankcase. It took me years to figure this out, but hey, life is about learning, right?

**andrewb70** · #2 04-05-2020, 04:12 PM

I would use the Rick's restomod stamped tank that uses the 5th Gen Camaro fuel module.

I have a Tanks, Inc. tank in my Cougar, and it works fine, but you can't beat the modern fuel modules. I originally was using the Walbro 255 pump, but found it annoyingly loud. I then replaced it with a DW200 pump, which is virtually silent.

Andrew

**Ketzer** · #3 04-05-2020, 04:52 PM

Using the tube type in our FJ40 LS swap with a Boyds Welding tank, really like it.

Jeff-

MtotheIKEo · #4 04-11-2020, 12:14 AM

I have a Tanks Inc tank in my 73 Camaro. I used the float type sending unit and get a LOT of variation on the gauge when driving. After careful adjustment it is accurate when parked or straight line cruising, but any change in direction can be seen on the fuel level gauge.

The vent that comes with it kinda sucks. I'll be upgrading that to a II Much can or some type of charcoal canister at some point.

Oleyellar · #5 04-11-2020, 10:37 AM

I have had a Tanks Inc system in my vehicle for a while now, and decided to install an in tank pump. So I ordered the kit from Tanks and removed the tank to install the pump. Here is what I found. I tipped the tank to get the last bit of fuel out and heard some rattling, so I shook the tank, and the fuel gauge float fell out. Then I cut the hole for the new pump and this is what I found. Ethanol is evil stuff. Lesson here is keep your tank FULL of fuel, and use plastic, stainless steel, or aluminum for everything fuel related.

minendrews68 · #6 04-26-2020, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by andrewb70

I would use the Rick's restomod stamped tank that uses the 5th Gen Camaro fuel module.

I have a Tanks, Inc. tank in my Cougar, and it works fine, but you can't beat the modern fuel modules. I originally was using the Walbro 255 pump, but found it annoyingly loud. I then replaced it with a DW200 pump, which is virtually silent.

Andrew

I too switched out my Walbro for the DW 200 pump. I have to blame Andrew for this! I didn't like the sound of the Walbro. To me it was annoying and loud. Some people have no problem with this, but I insulated just about everything I could with rubber and it still bothered me to the point I started asking questions on what pump was quieter. Andrew directed me to the video (in the above post) and I immediately bought one. Luckily, when I went to put this pump in I also ordered the stainless steel door that you put in the trunk. By far, two of the best moves I've made yet. I'm telling ya' you can stick your head in the trunk and barely can hear this thing humming. The stainless door, I think everyone should do this that may have to pull the tank for one reason or the other.. Thanks again Andrew!

rustomatic · #7 05-03-2020, 11:40 AM

This is good to know with the DW 200; the price is surprisingly reasonable. When I had a Wally 250, it did make a bunch of noise, like screaming noise. I switched to an Aeromotive 340, which sucked (not in a good way) for different reasons. The Wally 450 (pretty much same price as the DW 200) turned out to be the best choice; it's also good for making lots more power than can be covered by a 255 lpi pump. I never figured out why the 450 was so much quieter . . .

On the baffling in the Tanks Inc. tanks, the one I have (universal pickup truck tank) has amazing baffling (perforated wall of separation) and a fuel bowl for the pump. It controls slosh excellently. With this in mind, different tanks have different features, but if you got a tank that didn't at least have a fuel bowl for the pump, you probably got a tank for carbureted usage, which is not what you want for EFI. They sell them for specific purposes (even the universal tanks).