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Mustang gas tank in t-bird?

Just wondering if a fox body mustang gas tank will fit into my 86 t bird. I really want that stealth fuel tank setup from aeromotive, and really don't want to do a fuel cell.

Any input?
1986 Ford Thunderbird
!!COMPLETED!! 427 ci ROUSH engine swap<<!NEW! Fed by a Holley Terminator EFI setup/ custom COP setup ignition
 8.8 rear. with 4:10 gears, Eaton Trutrac diff, 31 spline axles and external breather system. Had it cleaned, sandblasted, and powder coated.
Holley Terminator EFI with custom made CNP ignition system

"Its kind of like driving the red headed step child of the mustangs" :hick:

Mustang gas tank in t-bird?

Reply #1 –
I don't believe that the stang tank will work. I read/heard that there is a difference. Not sure on that though. I'm going to use this in my car. Just a thought. http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-page/stealth-fuel-systems/phantom-system/phantom-340-efi-return-style-installation-kit/


86' T/C 4.6L DOHC
16' Chebby Cruze 1.4L Turbo
17’ Peterbilt 389 600hp 1850ftlb Trq 18spd

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Mustang gas tank in t-bird?

Reply #2 –
Fuel cell only way to GO!! Have a great evening guys
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Mustang gas tank in t-bird?

Reply #3 –
Fox stang tanks have a large hump on one side. Not going to work unless you want to cut a big hole on one side of your trunk floor.
I ended up sumping my factory tank. Total cost was about $1200 in parts with Fuelab 140gph external pump, pre and post filters -8 feed, -6 return lines plus fittings, Turbojoe rail and a Aeromotive FPR. That doesn't include the $400 for the 160lb injectors though.
A bit overkill but I am running E-85 and want plenty of fuel. Only drawback is the sump hanging under the bird screams racecar and every tom, dick and harry seems to want to race me everywhere I go, lol.
TC#1- 2.5T- 10.14@134....9.76@138 with a 50shot
TC#2- Turbo BBF project
TC#3- parts car

Mustang gas tank in t-bird?

Reply #4 –
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I don't believe that the stang tank will work. I read/heard that there is a difference. Not sure on that though. I'm going to use this in my car. Just a thought. http://aeromotiveinc.com/products-pa...tallation-kit/

Do you think theres enough room to use straight AN hose fittings for INLET and OUTLET, since they are angled, or will it need 45 degree ones?
1986 Ford Thunderbird
!!COMPLETED!! 427 ci ROUSH engine swap<<!NEW! Fed by a Holley Terminator EFI setup/ custom COP setup ignition
 8.8 rear. with 4:10 gears, Eaton Trutrac diff, 31 spline axles and external breather system. Had it cleaned, sandblasted, and powder coated.
Holley Terminator EFI with custom made CNP ignition system

"Its kind of like driving the red headed step child of the mustangs" :hick:
 

Mustang gas tank in t-bird?

Reply #5 –
Don't Mark VII's use the same tank?
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.