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Old 09-07-2003, 12:27 PM
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Default Fuel Tank Swap '88 HF tank into '90 DX Hatch

Well I have a leaky tank in my HB and my buddy just bought a '88 HF parts car, he said I can have the tank. I've done a search and found lots of conflicting info. Will the '88 CRX HF tank bolt into my '90 Civic DX hatch w/o a whole lot of modification? Also what is the difference in capacity?
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C'mon anybody someone has to know.
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99.9 percent sure it'll bolt in, no problems. I'm using an 89 CRX Si tank in my 88 HB, and they were exactly the same.
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Thank you very much, I appreciate it.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXBart &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thank you very much, I appreciate it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

You're welcome! Hope it all works out for you; gas tank swapping is such a pain in the ***.
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Yeah, I really wanted to use my CRX Si tank, and put a fuel cell in my CRX, so I would no longer have to F_ck with it again in that car. But I quit my job, can't afford extra stuff at this time, and came across this tank so both of my cars will be in running condition. I really hate dropping tanks atleast now I have a lift to make things easier.
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It'll bolt in no issues, no problems, but I'm pretty sure the HF tank is smaller.
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Thank you, Jared.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Jared &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It'll bolt in no issues, no problems, but I'm pretty sure the HF tank is smaller.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I'll be the first to tell you the HF tank is smaller. I'm running a Bseries in my 90 HF and it seems like Im always filling up that small tank. I might look into changing it out for an bigger one (SI or DX) down the road.

Dropping the tank is kinda a pain. I did it to install the Walbro Fuel pump.
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Thanks HandCommand. I just found that the HF is 10.6gal. and the DX/Si is 11.9Gal. Thanks for the help though. I don't think 1.3 gallons will be that much difference do you? If anything it will be off set by the weight savings.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CRXBart &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Thanks HandCommand. I just found that the HF is 10.6gal. and the DX/Si is 11.9Gal. Thanks for the help though. I don't think 1.3 gallons will be that much difference do you? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Really? I never really got the actual specs. I just knew it was smaller on the HF for increased fuel economy. To keep it light, plus, the HF motor got great gas mileage. Nevertheless, with my B17 I was filling the tank almost every 3 or 4 days. It must be my spirited driving .

Now with the JDM ITR Im in the process of putting in with HASPORT's new Cable to Hydro conversion....Im sure I will be visiting the gas station more often!!!
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I would rather have the HF tank then the DX..

The hf tank is less likely to go through fuel starvation on long sweepers..

SI tanks are baffeled..
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