Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) FASS Heavy Duty fuel pump...

[THenningsen]

I saw the add in the current issue of TDR #47 on page 170. It talks about the FASS fuel pump. It's a stand alone pump without the fuel/air seperator. Has anyone tried this pump? Is it a good alternative to the factory lift pump? Does it bypass the lift pump all together? Not sure I understand what all these things do. Is it the same thing as a pusher pump? I don't really want to spend the money on the FASS or the RASP, but if this will improve the stock pump, then it's worth the $360. Thanks for the help.



Todd

 

[KVaughn]

I just found this article. Hope it helps.







http://www.off-road.com/dodge/reviews/FASS/May_04/

 

[KVaughn]

Where did you find it for $360? FASS site shows MSRP of $599.

 

[GKinney]

pricing

here is the site for the new fass. Go to msrp pricing and scroll down to the second list of prices, that is the pump only. Looks like $369. Wish they would have had it a year ago, looks nice!! If you have any questions, call their number and ask for Brad, he is great at helping you!!!



http://www.dieselpp.com/

 

[Junior]

GKinney

I have one of the new FASS pumps only. Got it at the end of DEC. 04. Little bit before Christmas. I got it because the stock lift pump crapped out and it was a lot cheaper than the RASP. If you have the money i think the RASP is the way to go.

The pump is easy to install, but had mine installed because it was in the single digits outside here in the northeast.



I am currently getting 11psi after the fuel filter. Talked to Brad at DPP and he doesn't like those numbers and wants to see around 14- 16 psi. He has been working on the problem and has just sent me a new spring for it. Have not received the spring yet but as soon as i get it and install it i will give everyone an update. Brad also has a larger fuel line to help out that goes between the fuel canister and VP44, to help with pressure.



I have the 95gph unit and Brad at DPP says it is good up to about 450 hp.



I expected these minor problems because the unit was brand new and just released when i got it, but it was a lot cheaper then some of the other systems.



So far i am happy and will be happier when i put the new spring in.

 

[JaMan]

Just installed mine and I'm getting 20psi at Idle and 16psi at WOT with the box on Kill. . Is 20psi too much?



Jared

 

[Oil Burner]

i just finished installing mine today and I am getting 11 psi at idle. I can't get it below 8 so far at WOT. 20 is high. I'm not sure if that is a bad thing, but that is a high pressure. I am going to see about getting another spring to get it up to 15 psi. I just had the spring out 30 minutes ago. I wish i had the new one to put in at the time :{



Junior, let me know what your pressures are when you get yours installed. I also want to change the line from the filter to the VP44. I have enough hose left (shortbed truck) so I might do that before I go after another spring. I know my fuel filter is due to be changed also.



J