"Crusher" Camaro's Fuel System

Using EFI means that fuel control is more critical. If fuel level is low enough, it could escape the stock type pickup long enough for air to get into the system causing the engine to stumble or stall, creating a potential disaster in traffic or down hill condition. In order to remedy this situation, a trap system that keeps fuel around the pick-up area was designed, built, and installed in a new OEM fuel tank.

In order to prevent the new metal from rusting, "Red-Kote" fuel tank liner was applied to the inside and outside of the sump.

Each component cut and bent ready for the first assembly phase.

The first assembly phase is complete and ready for trial.

The second assembly phase is complete and ready for tank trial.

Once everything looks good and fits properly, the sump is epoxied in with a fast drying 2 part epoxy that is impervious to gasoline. It has to be applied in small sections due to its quick hardening properties. Once it's cured, the area is spray painted to protect the metal from rusting.

After the sump is assembled using spot welds and epoxy, it is trial fitted to make sure all of the edges meet flush. Note: Epoxy was chosen instead of welding to prevent warping of the thin metal and also to prevent damaging the galvanized coating on the inside of the tank.

The tank is cut based on the final measurements of the sump. Effort is made to keep the cut close to the dimensions of the sump so that the fit is tight and the two part epoxy has to do as little work as possible.