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Old 03-25-2009, 02:38 PM
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Default Modify gas tank,or inline fuel pump.

I am having problems deciding what to do. Hopefully I can get some opinions. I am going efi, I have the fuel pump, gas tank from my donor but don't know if I should modify my gas tank to make the fuel pump fit. Or if I should install an inline pump underneath. I have read that you can use one for a 5.0 from a 90 truck. Another thing what are you guys using to make your "new" fuel lines. I am thinking of using some metal tubing. Also what size are you using. They told me 3/8 for the feed line, 5/16 for the return.
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Old 03-25-2009, 02:42 PM
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I would opt for the inline. Easier to service if there's a problem and you don't want to risk making the fuel tank a source for problems down the road.
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I think I would use the 3/8" hard line (stainless) for the feed and 5/16" hard or soft line for the return. I've always thought the less rubber hose the better ......
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Old 03-25-2009, 05:19 PM
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I just built a tank for mine for use with an in tank pump. The inline pump wouldn't really be any easier to service as it would be under the car and with the intank pump you would just have to pop the trunk and unbolt it. I personally would prefer the in tank pump. It wouldn't be as loud (not that it would matter much) and it would look cleaner than having a pump bolted under the car somewhere. Those size lines are fine that is what I'll be using.

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Old 03-25-2009, 05:26 PM
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I can tell you that this system has worked perfectly for the last 4 years....

http://www.midnightdsigns.com/james/FuelSystem.htm
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Old 03-25-2009, 06:03 PM
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^That's is what I was talking about when I said the intank setup is a cleaner install. http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...art2/index.php
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Old 03-25-2009, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stangtjk
^That's is what I was talking about when I said the intank setup is a cleaner install. http://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2...art2/index.php
Sure it's a cleaner look, and if I was building a show car to put up on stands and mirrors at the Autorama I'd worry about that too.

But for 1/2 to 1/3 the price of the Tanks Inc setup and a new tank, it works just fine, and it doesn't limit my truck useage.
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Old 03-25-2009, 07:09 PM
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Old 03-25-2009, 07:10 PM
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You don't have to use the Tanks Inc kit. I'm using the pump assembly from my mark viii donor. I built my own tank but I'm sure you could install the mark viii assembly to a stock tank just as easy the Tanks Inc kit.
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I'm doing this same thing right now and while I'm not trying to hijack the thread, would the return line need to be a high pressure line also?
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