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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 09:52 AM
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? About spare tire well

Im fixin to cut the spare tire well out for an aftermarket fuel tank should i be concerned about compromising structural integrity in any way?
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Old Dec 10, 2016 | 01:29 PM
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Im fixin to cut the spare tire well out for an aftermarket fuel tank should i be concerned about compromising structural integrity in any way?
i wouldn't have thought so as many cars do it to fit ally fuel tanks for race. I've seen some with no reinforcement, others with X beams welded in. I guess it's down to the amount of power your looking to run.
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Old Dec 12, 2016 | 07:46 AM
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To cut or not to cut...

Thanks...have read quite a few posts about tanks being updated to run e 85 in tank pumps with surge tanks etc. Love the homegrown enginuity on here pretty inspiring! Since my sa has the original tank and in decent condition i could refit it but the larger non se tank(cupless) is appealing sounds like longer strap bolts and the newer tank should fit without cutting out the full spare well.
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