FASS Fuel Pump install on 2012

[KTM2Smoke]

Thinking about installing the FASS Titanium Series Fuel Pump/Filter on my 2012 2500 sometime soon.
Curious if anyone has routed the fuel line from the FASS Pump/filter setup to the engine compartment fuel filter housing that came stock??

The FASS instructions say to route from the FASS pump directly to the injector pump.

Benefit would be extra filtration. I typically use the MOPAR Nanonet filter or Fleetguard equivalent.

 

[AH64ID]

I would not bypass the OEM filter. The nanonet media is the best available.

There won't be any issues with routing the FASS to the inlet of the OEM canister. I would also look into the electric heaters for the FASS.

 

[KTM2Smoke]

Will do. Thx.

 

[Ozymandias]

A 2012 does not need extra filtration as the OEM is as good as any aftermarket.

 

[BigPapa]

A 2012 does not need extra filtration as the OEM is as good as any aftermarket.

And, I dare say, the FASS isn’t as dependable as your OE in-tank lift pump.

 

[nukegm]

And, I dare say, the FASS isn’t as dependable as your OE in-tank lift pump.

totally agree. put fass on my 2001. went through 2 pumps in 5 years. one died a week after warranty. no help from fass. junk. and i think the lift pumps were 400 bucks each? been many years.... cheers papa!

 

[KTM2Smoke]

Thx for the input. Not totally sold on the FASS setup. Just considering FASS.
I still have the original in-tank pump with 120K miles. From what I have read, its days are numbered.
Hoping not to get stranded on a long trip.

 

[KTM2Smoke]

I like the idea of the easy access spin-on filters with the fass setup. But I've had good luck with the OE setup. Maybe I'll keep it OE.

 

[Ozymandias]

With 120K the intank pump is just broken in.

 

[AH64ID]

The 2012 does get the good engine mounted filter, but doesn't have the remote primary filter. With the proper filters on the FASS it would be an improvement in filtration, but the FASS/AD don't seem to be as reliable as the OEM pump.

You could also add a primary filter to the line between the tank and stock pump if you want to add filtration and keep the OEM pump.

 

[NIsaacs]

The 2012 does get the good engine mounted filter, but doesn't have the remote primary filter. With the proper filters on the FASS it would be an improvement in filtration, but the FASS/AD don't seem to be as reliable as the OEM pump.

You could also add a primary filter to the line between the tank and stock pump if you want to add filtration and keep the OEM pump.

Geno's has it here.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/mopar-severe-duty-fuel-filter-68083823ab/fuel-filters

 

[KTM2Smoke]

When the nanonet filter came out back in 2013ish, many thought the stock 2010-2012 in-tank pump would be insufficient to pump through the nanonet. Add a severe duty filter kit, the pump would be even more stressed. Was all of this just marketing for after-market filter and pumps??
All these years, I've been changing fuel filters every 7500-10000 miles instead of recommended 15000 miles. Also try not to run below 1/4 - 3/8 tank of fuel tank levels in order to keep supply pump temperatures low.

I've been looking forward for a long time to replace all of this with a less temperamental setup.

 

[AH64ID]

Was all of this just marketing for after-market filter and pumps??

Likely. The in-tank pump is known for its long life and ability to push thru many filters. On my 05 I had it pushing thru 3 filters, including a nanonet filter. I also ran quite a bit more power than stock (~150rwhp) and never had issues with the in-tank pump.

The mopar additional filter kit doesn't include a new pump.

All these years, I've been changing fuel filters every 7500-10000 miles instead of recommended 15000 miles. Also try not to run below 1/4 - 3/8 tank of fuel tank levels in order to keep supply pump temperatures low.

Cat put out a TSB on not over servicing your fuel filters. A new filter isn't as good as a used filter. The best a filter ever filters is right before it starts to block flow. I would run your filters out to 15K miles.

 

[MichaelD86]

Geno's has it here.

https://www.genosgarage.com/product/mopar-severe-duty-fuel-filter-68083823ab/fuel-filters

Does that filter “bolt” directly in somewhere or do lines have to be cut and fittings added?

 

[BigPapa]

Installation instructions are here:

Heavy Duty Fuel Filtration Mopar Retrofit - Diesel Filter Instructions