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Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? #3257084
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Who makes the best tank? Best price?


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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257089
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Just bought a tank and sender for a Brand X project from an outfit called Tanks Inc. Good quality, happy with the purchase. Turns out they supply the tanks Summit sells but only charge half of what Summit charges.

https://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm

Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Ramrod39] #3257093
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All they have for a '71 B-Body is a fuel injection tank.


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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257102
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Originally Posted by Sunroofcuda
All they have for a '71 B-Body is a fuel injection tank.


Call them. All their fuel tanks are built the same. There is a different sender that goes in place of the fuel injection pump/sending unit if you are using a standard mechanical fuel pump or an external electric pump. They are friendly and will get you the correct sender and fuel level sensor.

Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257112
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Rock Auto lists the usual but also a stainless-steel tank.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,1971,charger,7.2l+440cid+v8,1079265,fuel+&+air,fuel+tank,6268


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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: 2boltmain] #3257125
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I don't need to get fancy with a $400.00 stainless tank, but Dorman & a couple other galvanized tanks are listed. I always thought AMD was the standard for sheetmetal & tanks with our old stuff?? I need to know what fits & functions the best here - & doesn't leak. I've heard of some reproduction tanks leaking.


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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257157
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https://www.spectrapremium.com/en/aftermarket/north-america/fuel-tank

Very good tanks. Shop around many auto parts stores sell them.

Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: MoonshineMattK] #3257257
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Tanks Inc for 68 Charger

Also pictured are Mopar specific resistance level sensor and carbureted pickup assy - Sold seperatly

Roll over vent valve and gaskets are included with tank

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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: MoonshineMattK] #3257259
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Wanting to run 1/2" line was the deciding factor for going this direction. The tubes on this pickup will fit a 23/64" drill bit inside them and the external fittings are 1/4 npt

1/2" aluminum tube will fit a 25/64 drill bit inside. 3/8" metal tube will fit a 19/64" drill bit

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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: MoonshineMattK] #3257261
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Sump and tank baffles

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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: MoonshineMattK] #3257263
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Tube feeding sump

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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: MoonshineMattK] #3257266
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Now that I'm looking deeper I do not see a tank for 71 Charger listed on their site. Could be worth a call as sometimes all products are not listed. Also interest may help them decide to offer one.

Hopefully these pictures will be of assistance to others in the market

Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: MoonshineMattK] #3257307
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Thanks for the replies. I ordered a Spectra tank from Rock Auto today. I looked for a dealer on Spectra's website & called a parts store near me that I use, but they looked it up & said they couldn't get one from the local distributor. Spectra looks like good tanks - they are an OEM supplier.


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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: MoonshineMattK] #3257323
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I really like Rock Auto.


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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257334
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Originally Posted by Sunroofcuda
Thanks for the replies. I ordered a Spectra tank from Rock Auto today. I looked for a dealer on Spectra's website & called a parts store near me that I use, but they looked it up & said they couldn't get one from the local distributor. Spectra looks like good tanks - they are an OEM supplier.


You will be happy, they are good tanks.

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several years ago, i replaced the original tank on my 69 charger.
i was torn between a spectra tank from rock auto, and a stainless tank from van's auto.
at that time, there was only a few dollars difference between the two tanks [$25-$30.00 ?], so i went with the stainless tank from van's.
got a new stainless fill neck from them as well.
the only issue i had was with the fill neck to tank grommet. i had several new ones on hand to choose from, including a couple of OEM mopar, generic replacements, and the one that came with the tank.
the new mopar ones didn't fit the tank and fill neck together, although they fit each individually.
i used one of the generic ones, as it seemed to fit the tank and fill neck the best, and luckily, there has been no leaks. [knock on wood. spank biggrin]
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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257444
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Spectrum makes the best tanks and sending units. Been in my last three mopars and will be ordering my 4th for the duster over the next month. This is one I put in my 1972 Charger.

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Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: migsBIG] #3257445
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Now getting it without any dents is another story. I ordered three times and all were dented . They don`t put any addition padding if the box. It was the tank and the outer box that was it.

Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257449
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I’ve used Tanks on several builds. Good quality and fit. Never had a problem

Re: Best New Fuel Tank For 1971 Charger? [Re: Sunroofcuda] #3257474
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I've used a ton of spectra tanks and pumps over the years. No issues. Should work well.

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