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Originally Posted by IROCdan330
I agree with those saying not to cut a whole in the floor.
I'm no engineer, but based upon where the rear shocks bolt into the back and the twisting it will see during a launch and or cornering, I wouldn't want it any less structurally sound.
Alex, I understand you haven't seen a problem on the two you've done thus far, but in a long term setting problems could arise. And if like you said, some of you don't have the skill, knowledge, or time to drop the rear and the tank...well think about what you just said. If you don't have the knowledge or the skill to remove a few bolts or set up a lift or jackstands properly, what makes you think you have the skill or knowledge to cut a hole in the trunk of a unibody car? GM didn't put that access panel there for a reason, what the reason is, I do not know, but quite honestly I don't think you do either. If you don't have the skillset and time, the car should go to a qualified shop to be repaired properly.
If replacing with an aftermarket pump, instead of cutting a hole in the car, an external pump is a viable option...
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It was more of a lack of knowledge on how to drop a welded exhaust, rear & gas tank in a drive way with limited amounts of tools in the middle of March. I had aluminum sheer cutters, and my two hands and thats all I needed to get the job done. To patch it up I used a similar thickness aircraft grade aluminum, sealed it with a sealant gel, then used sheet metal screws to close back up, then I used insulation duct tape to go over it all.
86T/A is right, if it was meant for structure and support between the shock towers they wouldn't have used material thinner then a penny.