Appreciate that "been there, done that, bought the T-shirt and Band-Aids for the scraped knuckles" approach of these videos. Many in the local clubs seemed unaware of this simple modification, and a few even cited low level of vehicle usage when advising against it. I tend to make long distance trips on short notice, and like the 35% boost in fuel capacity. If you're getting 15 mpg highway, Nervous Nellie would be having a conniption fit before you get to 200 miles, possibly at just 125 miles. Living in a desert state or the Great Plains also makes that kind of range problematic. There seems to be very little, if any, difference in price between the 16-gallon, 20 gallon, and 22-gallon tanks. Looks like you lose about two or three inches of vertical trunk space, but even in the original trunk space, it's hard to see toting enough luggage for four adults. But then again, four adults traveling cross country would probably want more room than a Mustang has.
Hey look at it this way you may need the xtra fuel on a roadtrip sometimes the (make your bladder glader pit stops) are farther apart then we would like just ask the wife. good vid see ya in 2 wks
Like the idea of the 22 gal tank and I really like the provision to run an electric pump--looks like there's an outline on the upper left corner of the tank for feed/return lines. Will this tank fit in a 65?
The filler neck is angled to the drivers side on the Falcon where it is straight on the Mustang. It might could be made to work but mods will have to be done.
You might call National Parts Depot and get a measurement of the top of the tank that is in the car. We would but we sold the '67 and it is now in Germany.
It would drop in. But your fuel neck is going to be a problem. The Falcon fuel tank neck is actually offset a bit compared to the Mustang. The deeper top of the tank would be an issue as well. But it will bolt in. You'd just have to mod the neck.
@@BJBFOREST currently going to do this to my Mercury. I was thinking of using a off-road filler neck. So I don’t have to worry about the fuel shooting back at me. The dimensions are the same. Like he said “drop in” just the filler neck won’t match up. I’d like to drop this in. I’m excited. Hopefully all goes well. I wonder though about the vent tube. If it can be used.
Bah, 22 gallons is nothing. I built an aluminium 110 liter tank for my RX-7 that fit in the stock location. It was only a few inches larger that the stock tank in every direction, picking up the extra capacity from the stock 65 liter tank by the extra size and eliminating the stock rounded corners and indents. Ultimately I didn't use it though because I was not happy with how it turned out. Sits on a shelf in my shop.
It's something if your Mustang gets 11.5 mpg. Stopping every 150 miles or so to fill up gets old. I've been considering the 22-gallon tank for a while.
@@hankleblanc5683, point taken. If you have a straight 6 getting, say, 25 mpg highway, then the original tank's range isn't a problem. I suspect Ford went to the larger tanks after getting negative feedback from the big block owners. A lot depends on expected usage. In thinly populated areas that have billboards proclaiming the distance to the next gasoline station (Arizona was like that when I was young), then 150 miles/tankful could agitate the back seat drivers.
Appreciate that "been there, done that, bought the T-shirt and Band-Aids for the scraped knuckles" approach of these videos. Many in the local clubs seemed unaware of this simple modification, and a few even cited low level of vehicle usage when advising against it. I tend to make long distance trips on short notice, and like the 35% boost in fuel capacity. If you're getting 15 mpg highway, Nervous Nellie would be having a conniption fit before you get to 200 miles, possibly at just 125 miles. Living in a desert state or the Great Plains also makes that kind of range problematic.
There seems to be very little, if any, difference in price between the 16-gallon, 20 gallon, and 22-gallon tanks. Looks like you lose about two or three inches of vertical trunk space, but even in the original trunk space, it's hard to see toting enough luggage for four adults. But then again, four adults traveling cross country would probably want more room than a Mustang has.
Great to see the '67 again!
As we get closer to the 50th Mustang Anniversary we'll be doing more and more on it to button it up and get it right!
I just did this on my 66 and it worked!
will the bigger tank help with the fueling filling issue? I have a 66 and got problem with gas spilling out when at the gas pump
Not really. The issue is venting. Some early fuel necks have a vent (the '64 Falcon hardtop) but the Mustang lacks this.
@@AutoRestoMod how would this be fixed in the early model mustangs
Awesome video fella's. ...
Hey look at it this way you may need the xtra fuel on a roadtrip sometimes the (make your bladder glader pit stops) are farther apart then we would like just ask the wife.
good vid
see ya in 2 wks
LOL Looking forward to it. If you are referring to Silver Springs All Ford that is January 10th-12th!
will the 22 gallon gas tank work in a 65
Yes, NPD offers a different neck for that application:
www.npdlink.com/store/products/pipe_fuel_filler-183531-1.html
thanks
great video as usual.
Like the idea of the 22 gal tank and I really like the provision to run an electric pump--looks like there's an outline on the upper left corner of the tank for feed/return lines. Will this tank fit in a 65?
Yes, and we think there is a custom neck for that application as well. Contact NPD and chat with the rep about that.
Hi Jeff, can you tell me what sending unit you used?
So what’s the MPG now with the 22 gallon tank?
With a three fifty one windsor like we had an r car about four.
Will this 22 gallon fit in a 66
It will drop in. But you start to sacrifice the trunk room. And my bladder can't do more than about 12 gallons of gas on a trip.
I have a 1964 ford falcon futura convertible. will this kit work for it.
The filler neck is angled to the drivers side on the Falcon where it is straight on the Mustang. It might could be made to work but mods will have to be done.
My gas tank is already converted to Mustang 14 gal straight in and straight down 2 gas tank not angled
Then you could possibly run the larger tank fine. =)
You might call National Parts Depot and get a measurement of the top of the tank that is in the car. We would but we sold the '67 and it is now in Germany.
And it adds another 20kg to the rear wheels for better traction 😏
Trrruuuuue
22 gallon in a 63 Falcon ??? or is that pushing the friendship?
It would drop in. But your fuel neck is going to be a problem. The Falcon fuel tank neck is actually offset a bit compared to the Mustang. The deeper top of the tank would be an issue as well. But it will bolt in. You'd just have to mod the neck.
+@@AutoRestoMod. Cheers. I wonder if there is a video of the modded fuel neck?
@@BJBFOREST currently going to do this to my Mercury. I was thinking of using a off-road filler neck. So I don’t have to worry about the fuel shooting back at me. The dimensions are the same. Like he said “drop in” just the filler neck won’t match up. I’d like to drop this in. I’m excited. Hopefully all goes well. I wonder though about the vent tube. If it can be used.
Bah, 22 gallons is nothing. I built an aluminium 110 liter tank for my RX-7 that fit in the stock location. It was only a few inches larger that the stock tank in every direction, picking up the extra capacity from the stock 65 liter tank by the extra size and eliminating the stock rounded corners and indents. Ultimately I didn't use it though because I was not happy with how it turned out. Sits on a shelf in my shop.
It's something if your Mustang gets 11.5 mpg. Stopping every 150 miles or so to fill up gets old. I've been considering the 22-gallon tank for a while.
@@hankleblanc5683, point taken. If you have a straight 6 getting, say, 25 mpg highway, then the original tank's range isn't a problem. I suspect Ford went to the larger tanks after getting negative feedback from the big block owners.
A lot depends on expected usage. In thinly populated areas that have billboards proclaiming the distance to the next gasoline station (Arizona was like that when I was young), then 150 miles/tankful could agitate the back seat drivers.