Hi guys,
I am getting ready to install a new rear end and 4 link in my '64 with a CV swap and am using a 5.4 Modular out of a 98 Expedition. I am thinking that I would like to get the fuel system figured out while I am back there. My truck originally had a rear auxiliary tank installed in it with a filler neck on the rear side of the bed, towards the top edge of the bed and I would like to keep that, but I need a new tank and will be going fuel injected with a fuel pump instead of carbureted. Any ideas for a fuel tank, pump, sending unit, etc that will work? The truck will be lowered 4-5 inches from the 4 link, I believe. The tank would also need an inlet on the top left side to feed fuel into from the filler neck but other than that I don't think there are too many restrictions. Thanks guys! I did some searching but not sure if I found the right topics for me.
Here is a pic showing my fuel inlet on the back:
I would really like to keep this if possible since it is already there. Maybe a mustang tank could be modified? On the other side of the bed panel there is a concave sheetmetal tunnel going from the inlet down to under the bed where the rubber hose from the inlet ran down to the tank.
Best setup for rear tank with fuel injected 5.4 Modular
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Re: Best setup for rear tank with fuel injected 5.4 Modular
Interesting swap. I've considered a 5.0/auto swap from an Explorer for my 65 roller. Keep us updated on your progress. Is that fuel system a returnless type?
Re: Best setup for rear tank with fuel injected 5.4 Modular
I definitely will! But yes, it is returnless. I will be taking out the 292 and 3 speed and going to the 5.4 2V with Ron Francis wiring and either a T-56 or TKO-600. The plan is to add a supercharger down the road so I may build the bottom end up before it goes in. Not sure yet.
A 5.0 and auto would be cool! I am going withthe 5.4 because I have it for free and it is coming out of my first car (Expedition) that got crunched at an intersection while I was in college. And I am going manual because that brings me the most joy to drive.
A 5.0 and auto would be cool! I am going withthe 5.4 because I have it for free and it is coming out of my first car (Expedition) that got crunched at an intersection while I was in college. And I am going manual because that brings me the most joy to drive.
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Re: Best setup for rear tank with fuel injected 5.4 Modular
Is the expedition the red one in the top of the first pic?Andyman wrote:I definitely will! But yes, it is returnless. I will be taking out the 292 and 3 speed and going to the 5.4 2V with Ron Francis wiring and either a T-56 or TKO-600. The plan is to add a supercharger down the road so I may build the bottom end up before it goes in. Not sure yet.
A 5.0 and auto would be cool! I am going withthe 5.4 because I have it for free and it is coming out of my first car (Expedition) that got crunched at an intersection while I was in college. And I am going manual because that brings me the most joy to drive.
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Re: Best setup for rear tank with fuel injected 5.4 Modular
Yes, that is the expedition.
I saw that and like it, but how can I get that tank to be fed from the side? Seems like that would have to be fed from the bed.
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Re: Best setup for rear tank with fuel injected 5.4 Modular
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/page/ ... prd114.htm
Chevy has some side fill tanks.
I tried the 49-52 tank but the filler was 1" below the frame rail and fuel pump lined up with a brace on my uni bed. That was without moving the rear frame cross member, tackling that today.
Chevy has some side fill tanks.
I tried the 49-52 tank but the filler was 1" below the frame rail and fuel pump lined up with a brace on my uni bed. That was without moving the rear frame cross member, tackling that today.
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