Fuel tanks: Kirban vs Gbody parts

[T- Type Tim]

Thinking about replacing the fuel tank. The plastic baffles have some cracks that may become a problem later. I 've had a failure in my truck when the baffles broke and wiped out the sending unit.

So, once again, i ask , any input or experience with these 2 fuel tanks, most importantly the baffle set up.

Kirbans:

Gbodyparts:

These may very well be the same?
All input appreciated

thx

Tim

 

[forcefed3.8's]

Doubt they are different. None of the aftermarket ones I have seen have proper baffling.

 

[mikestertwo]

Most likely fuel tanks made by Spectra

 

[boostjunkie]

I am also looking for a fuel tank and from what I found the Spectra 307c is correct and it's on sale at a summit Racing now

 

[greeneyegi]

rock auto for my fuel tanks.

 

[boostjunkie]

here is a video of the Spectra 307c with the correct baffling

 

[87gn-newbee]

I have a new 307C if someone is interested. $75 plus shipping...

 

[Steve V]

here is a video of the Spectra 307c with the correct baffling

Stock baffling goes higher than that.

 

[boostjunkie]

I have a new 307C if someone is interested. $75 plus shipping...

i was told the early 307c tanks only had the dog dish and were not correct but the newer 307c tanks are correct . any way you can post a pic of your 307c tank

 

[GNICETRY]

I have a circa 1998 307C tank that only has the dog dish and is slower to fill- it triggers the safety stop on the pump if on highest flow.

 

[turbo nasty]

No spectra tanks have a baffle as tall as stock. Theres been issues with the pump losing pickup when less than a half of a tank and going WOT.

 

[87gn-newbee]

i was told the early 307c tanks only had the dog dish and were not correct but the newer 307c tanks are correct . any way you can post a pic of your 307c tank

I can tomorrow. It has the dog dish with baffling. Not like the stock tank but there is some.

 

[T- Type Tim]

So no real options to replace a factory fuel tank?

 

[davelostmissing]

I lived with the dog dish for 15 years by keeping the tank full. When my tank sprung a leak the GM tank was still available but it was over $1K in today's dollars! This year since I was replacing the original pump( yep -30yrs) I now installed the 307C ( free prime shipping) . No argument that the original tank is best but you gotta do what you gotta do.

 

[87gn-newbee]

So no real options to replace a factory fuel tank?

I’ve used the 307C with no issues. I just have a extra and won’t use it. I’m
Heading to NY from Louisiana on Sunday with a stop in PA if someone is interested.

 

[forcefed3.8's]

No spectra tanks have a baffle as tall as stock. Theres been issues with the pump losing pickup when less than a half of a tank and going WOT.

The dog dish one I had in my car with a 510lph double pumper would lean out with less than 3/4 tank.

 

[Pronto]

I have a circa 1998 307C tank that only has the dog dish and is slower to fill- it triggers the safety stop on the pump if on highest flow.

My stocker does that....

 

[turbo nasty]

The dog dish one I had in my car with a 510lph double pumper would lean out with less than 3/4 tank.

Even worse with the fire pumps you had

 

[GNICETRY]

My stocker does that....

That makes me feel better. (Sorry at your expense )

 

[Pronto]

Been that way since I owned it. Have to hang the nozzle out with just a couple of inches in the filler.