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Rem0v3r · 06-09-2017, 05:54 PM

So after searching forums I decided to switch out my fuel pump by cutting a trap door rather than dropping the fuel tank..

Needless to say the plastic fuel tank butts directly against the metal underbody of the car and not cutting through in to the fuel tank was pretty much unavoidable, including wiring that was sandwiched between the tank and the metal with zero space..

The cuts were filled, the wiring repaired and the zl1 fuel pump was installed, all is well but, do yourself a favor and don't attempt this route when changing fuel pumps... at least on a 2013 vert ss.

Glushenij · 06-09-2017, 11:52 PM

If you don't know what u doing or have tools for job-you should stay away from job like this

ToddB · 06-10-2017, 01:02 PM

It's not that hard with the right tools.

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RealQuick · 06-10-2017, 01:59 PM

Alot depends on where you decide to cut. I used a nibbler (electric metal cutting shears), which prevented me from cutting into the tank (lower jaw rode on top of tank).

bayarea408 · 06-10-2017, 09:54 PM

I used a cutting wheel off a compressor ,about 10 minutes of precise cutting, not a problem on my end.

QUICRNU · 06-10-2017, 10:05 PM

I dropped the cradle.....it was pretty straight forward.

-Im.z2ight- · 06-11-2017, 11:11 AM

I dropped the tank to do it right.

fif_gen_powa · 06-11-2017, 03:19 PM

i just used a pair of tin snips very easy to do

sscamaro · 06-12-2017, 11:53 AM

I also dropped the tank.

cmack · 06-12-2017, 01:59 PM

I cut my access port during lunch today. Took me about 45 mins. Slower because I have a pidly small air powered dremel. I paid attention to the pictures floating around here and knew where cables and hoses were. The gas tank sits about 1/4 - 1/2 inch below the metal you are cutting. So if you go slow and easy you will be fine

opcode1300 · 06-12-2017, 02:23 PM

I've never understood why people would take on the task of upgrading an expensive car, with expensive parts, and do so by taking shortcuts

fif_gen_powa · 06-12-2017, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by opcode1300

I've never understood why people would take on the task of upgrading an expensive car, with expensive parts, and do so by taking shortcuts

These cars are going for like 15k-20k now not like it's some exotic or something. I say work smarter not harder

jeff657756 · 06-12-2017, 02:46 PM

Yea i used this to make an access hole. So no sparks or unwanted holes in the tank.

https://www.harborfreight.com/14-gau...ars-68199.html

blake-b · 06-12-2017, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fif_gen_powa

These cars are going for like 15k-20k now not like it's some exotic or something. I say work smarter not harder

My life will be easier if I need to replace a pump or go triple.

06-09-2017, 05:54 PM	#1
Rem0v3r Drives: 2013 ss2 vert l99 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: South florida Posts: 150	2013 fuel tank trap door...bad idea So after searching forums I decided to switch out my fuel pump by cutting a trap door rather than dropping the fuel tank.. Needless to say the plastic fuel tank butts directly against the metal underbody of the car and not cutting through in to the fuel tank was pretty much unavoidable, including wiring that was sandwiched between the tank and the metal with zero space.. The cuts were filled, the wiring repaired and the zl1 fuel pump was installed, all is well but, do yourself a favor and don't attempt this route when changing fuel pumps... at least on a 2013 vert ss.

06-09-2017, 11:52 PM	#2
Glushenij Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lima Ohio Posts: 167	If you don't know what u doing or have tools for job-you should stay away from job like this __________________ AGP TT 807whp 811wtq 13.46psi E85+methanol

06-10-2017, 10:05 PM	#6
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	I dropped the cradle.....it was pretty straight forward. __________________ Apex Focused

06-11-2017, 11:11 AM	#7
-Im.z2ight- Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS "Diablo" Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: California Posts: 135	I dropped the tank to do it right. __________________ Diablo - 2013 Camaro 2SS Mod List: GM NPP Dual mode exhaust(Fuse pulled), AGP Twin Turbo 54/57, ZL1 Fuel pump with flex fuel sensor, ADM FPCM, ID1000 Injectors, diamond racing forged pistons, BTR twin turbo cam stage 2, Lunati forged H beam rods, BTR trunnions, ARP head studs, Vararam power wedge, MightyMouse Wild catch can, PFADT 1.25" drop springs, BMR Strut tower brace, 20x10.5 Giovanna Mecca rear and 20x9 Giovanna Mecca fronts, R1 Concepts drilled and slotted rotors, Hawk HPS pads, Night Owl RGB halo kit, and more... Future Mods: Dual fuel pump and more...

06-11-2017, 03:19 PM	#8
fif_gen_powa Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Turbo Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,525	i just used a pair of tin snips very easy to do __________________ 388ci 91/104 Turbo TH400 8.3@164 https://instagram.com/turbo_ls3/

06-10-2017, 01:02 PM	#3
ToddB Drives: 2011 2SS Convertible Supercharged Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: WI Cert Welder Navy NSSN Posts: 1,157	It's not that hard with the right tools. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-10-2017, 01:59 PM	#4
RealQuick Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 - Intake/Exhaust Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Bridgewater Posts: 693	Alot depends on where you decide to cut. I used a nibbler (electric metal cutting shears), which prevented me from cutting into the tank (lower jaw rode on top of tank).

06-10-2017, 09:54 PM	#5
bayarea408 Drives: T Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: CA Posts: 803	I used a cutting wheel off a compressor ,about 10 minutes of precise cutting, not a problem on my end.

06-12-2017, 11:53 AM	#9
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I also dropped the tank. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Victory Red, MN6, 1-7/8 Kooks LT Headers, SLP Axle Back, Edelbrock E-Force S/C, ZL1 Fuel Pump, 72# Injectors, JRE fuel rail upgrade, Roto-Fab CAI, Elite Catch Can, Billet Hurst Shifter, DSS 1000HP axles, Spohn Trailing Arms, Toe Links, Lower Control Arms. Chrome American Racing Torq-Thrust wheels. 546/rwhp & 522/rwtq & 10.9# boost Tune by Jeremy Formato.

06-12-2017, 01:59 PM	#10
cmack Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 196 View My Garage	I cut my access port during lunch today. Took me about 45 mins. Slower because I have a pidly small air powered dremel. I paid attention to the pictures floating around here and knew where cables and hoses were. The gas tank sits about 1/4 - 1/2 inch below the metal you are cutting. So if you go slow and easy you will be fine

06-12-2017, 02:23 PM	#11
opcode1300 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Earth Posts: 93	I've never understood why people would take on the task of upgrading an expensive car, with expensive parts, and do so by taking shortcuts

06-12-2017, 02:46 PM	#13
jeff657756 Drives: 2014 SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 660	Yea i used this to make an access hole. So no sparks or unwanted holes in the tank. https://www.harborfreight.com/14-gau...ars-68199.html __________________ https://instagram.com/jp_1le/