Someday, My 68 Camaro will be...

[makoshark]

I know that story all too well. It sucks at times building these cars. You'll get it all worked out though and get back on track. Just have a

[Roberts68]

So, how many micron do you figure this fuel pickup filter screen is?


Add fuel delivery to the want list I guess. I siphoned old gas out of the Camaro last summer and it came out nice and clear, but old and smelly. I had no reason to suspect the tank until this summer when I siphoned last summers gas in preparation of dropping the tank for rear spring work... I saw some black grit in the fuel I siphoned. Yesterday I dropped the tank, probably the first time ever out of the car.

This is what the pickup/sending unit looked like.

The inside of the tank after I scraped and poked at the rusty sludge with a screwdriver.

Here is the sediment after I poured off the liquid portion of the gas... Hey, rockets burn "solid fuel" to some extent right? Maybe I could start a new trend.


So now, what to do about it? I can replace with stock or stainless "stock" for a few hundred, I don't see efi being a reality soon budget wise... but how to upgrade the tank effectively and not waste money? I shouldn't call it a waste, but you get the gist.. lots of other areas to cover and this was fairly unforeseen. I'd love to see a fabbed SS tank with baffles and Vaporworx pickups under there but I don't think it is in the cards.

Let me know what you think, I was reading that 3/8" line can only support 400hp which is not a problem for me now, but Someday...

[makoshark]

If you plan to drive the car for a while on your current path, then I would go with stock tank, 3/8" fuel line and be done. You won't spend very much money sticking with the stock setup, so when you do finally upgrade to bigger/better then you won't be out much money from replacing the original stuff.

[Roberts68]

Well Mako, good sensible advice but I went a little different route for my baby...

This is what I came up with after talking with Hector at Ricks Hot Rod Shop, aka. Ricks' Tanks.



Taking the leap from this crusty 44 year old pickup and sending unit:

To this low pressure "in tank" pump with an aftermarket sending unit:
With this package should I ever want to change to an LS or EFI it is only a pump change... and regulator etc... but you get the idea. The goal or theme here is that the parts going into the car will lend support to mods in the future. You know, "Someday".

Here is a side by side comparison showing the clipped corners for exhaust packaging or possible future mini-tub or link style rear suspension clearance.

[Frankenstine]

Nice Tank, witch one is it, and does it have the baffels and pick up arms like the new vaporworks tanks as im am thinking about taking the same route when that time comes around, but it would be nice to have one that i could upgrade, prob wont be able to do LS to much$$$$$. Thanks Keith

[Roberts68]

I would urge you to call Hector at Ricks and talk with him. Mine does have baffels but it is not a Vaporworx tank. They are a little more involved which translates to more money for the additional pickups at the corners.

This is not a tank you will find available for sale elsewhere at this time, but then neither is Mayhems! LOL

I crack myself up comparing my Camaro to one of Stielows' builds but I do it out of respect, and to show the contrast from a mild carburated application with a a low pressure (12psi) in tank pump like mine to a high pressure ( supercharged EFI supporting high horsepower) with a twin ZL1 pump, high capacity tank like Mayhems.

Seriously, give Hector or any of the guys at Ricks a call (915-760-4388) and they can do whatever you need. That is clearly evident.
You will also be hard pressed to find a more patient and pleasant man to talk cars with than Hector at Ricks.

[Frankenstine]

Thank You for the speedy reply