View Full Version : what fuel tank with minitubs??


skeeters65
Jul 23rd, 07, 11:03 AM
I am thinking about installing DSE Minitub kit in my 69 but was wondering what you guys are using for a fuel tank??

The DSE one seems expensive, are there any other choices??

Thanks

Musclerodz
Jul 23rd, 07, 11:17 AM
You will have to run a narrowed tank either from DSE which is a Rock Valley Tank or one from Rick's. Expensive either way.

Mike

Silver69Camaro
Jul 23rd, 07, 11:25 AM
Or buy a new repro and narrow it.

ss dave
Jul 23rd, 07, 11:56 AM
Ricks first then if using a DSE rear end set-up or their tub kit I would use theirs unless Ricks would work. For FI nothing beats Ricks.

Silver69Camaro
Jul 23rd, 07, 12:09 PM
Ricks first then if using a DSE rear end set-up or their tub kit I would use theirs unless Ricks would work. For FI nothing beats Ricks.

Ricks uses the Rock Valley tank I think. IIRC, Ricks doesn't tell you that Rock Valley also converts new stainless repro tanks for fuel injection...for a couple hundred bucks less.

bretcopsey
Jul 23rd, 07, 01:00 PM
Wish I could remember who's pictures these are.

Stock tank modified for leaf spring clearance...

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2277000-2277999/2277404_67.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2277000-2277999/2277404_70.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/2277000-2277999/2277404_69.jpg

Musclerodz
Jul 23rd, 07, 01:11 PM
Ricks uses the Rock Valley tank I think. IIRC, Ricks doesn't tell you that Rock Valley also converts new stainless repro tanks for fuel injection...for a couple hundred bucks less.

Rick's Hot Rod Shop make all there own tanks. They are the best in the biz for aftermarket Stainless tanks

Mike

Silver69Camaro
Jul 23rd, 07, 03:23 PM
Oops, I thought he meant Ricks First Generation.

skeeters65
Jul 23rd, 07, 06:49 PM
What about a fuel cell in the trunk or under the car??
Is that cheaper..

Any one do this?
Pics??

Thanks

BA.
Jul 23rd, 07, 08:00 PM
I bit the bullet and bought the DSE tank at Goodguys Columbus. I've been putting it off cause all of these darned stainless tanks are so damned expensive but, I sold my stock tank long ago.

Let me know if you want any dimensions or something off of this DSE tank.

67ragtp
Jul 23rd, 07, 09:14 PM
Heres what the dse/ rock valley looks like in the car.

Rich

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u188/ragtp/DSC_0041.jpg

skeeters65
Jul 24th, 07, 06:07 AM
67rgtp,
What size wheels and tires are you running?? What back space??
Thanks

67ragtp
Jul 24th, 07, 08:28 AM
17x8 4-7/8 backspace on front and 17x11 5-1/2 backspace on rear. 245/45/17 and 315/35/17 bfg KDs . DSE mini tubbed

Musclerodz
Jul 24th, 07, 10:29 AM
Minitub fuel tanks are 3" narrower than stock.

Mike