Tank mod: Pros and Cons?

[240260280]

I want to do two things on my 280z:

1. Hide gas tank from view from rear.

2. Run exhaust  straight to back  below rear license plate.

 

Here is a crude scratch pad idea... a bit of Opel GT

I am currently planning the tank and one idea is to  have the bottom thinned so that it tucks up higher under the rear valance. The modded tank will also fill both areas behind the wheel wells (now that the driver side exhaust will not be located there). This will regain some of the tanks volume.  A vent on the driver's bulge will need to feed back to the passenger side.  A heat shield between the exhaust and tank above may be suitable for heat issues.

 

Thoughts?

 

 

 

Edited December 31, 2017 by 240260280

[grannyknot]

You could delete the spare tire well as many others have done to gain gas tank room, you could also extend the rear valance farther down under the car like the old Jags so it covered the tank.

Are those skulls on your brake lights?

[240260280]

Thanks!

 

Not my car... it was a "model". Here is the heap with the blue udder:

Edited December 31, 2017 by 240260280

[wheee!]

Try the Skillard mod...