I suppose the main point here is to build something cheaper then the imfamious FASS setup. I personally have not touched the fuel system short of electronics. I'm mearly speaking from logic and what I have read on these threads and on other web sites.
Next on my list is a FASS. These theads will influence my next purchase tho. (duuuhh)
If one were to put together something like this:
1. Walbro pump
2. 2 micron filter
3. <b>air seperator</b>
4. <b>water seperator</b>
5. big line kit
6. pressure regulator springs/shims and such.
7. extra return line possibly?
8. Fuel heater, either the stock canister or an aftermarket unit
What would the cost be? What one can fabricate metal for brackets wise to save a few $$, I don't care personally. Not all of us can do/have the tools to do so. Most can handle basic plumbing with basic tools.
Can you build a setup like this for +- $100 then a FASS unit?
My purchase logic here is that if I have to spend $800 in parts to get something that does exactly what a FASS does and have that feature of quiter operation. Then it's worth it. . But right now, that I could live with the little noise, I mean, it's a hot rod, the sound of a big fuel pump is part of the picture right?
IMHO, if you can't build a fuel system that has all the above listed features for less then $800. I think I would stick with what's proven.
As for the motors breaking on these FASS units? couldn't one plumb in a walbro in place of the FASS motor and us it's filtration and heater and air speration abilities?
What I DO NOT see here is all the aspects that a FASS can provide in these home brew kits.