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Question - if you were just running this pump instead of the factory lift pump - could it be mounted under the hood? Why would you want it all the way back near the tank?



Most pumps are happier pushing fuel than pulling fuel. That is one of the big problems with the stock carter pump. It has to pull fuel from the tank to itself, then push it two feet to the VP44.
 
Another option?

KYLE4 said:
Retail is 369. 00 I believe and the psi is 14lbs



For $161 you could get an Aeromotive street rod pump (#11203) and another $116 for the regulator (#13301) and it's still cheaper. According to the Aeromotive chart it'll give you 100 GPH at 14 psi. Granted, the Aeromotive only carries a 1-year warranty.



-Ryan
 
Rayn,

If you go back and read all the hundreds (possibly thousands) of threads on the TDR about various electric pumps that have been tired you would find that not one of the big pump makers pumps are lasting. . not BG, Not Aeromotive, not Holley. Heck most of these are not even rated for diesel. The FASS pump seems to be the only one that people are having any luck with.



I personally am looking at this FASS pump and the RASP system. I am leaning toward the RASP but the cost is killing me and I am thinking that the FASS pump might be a short term (1-4 year) solution.
 
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In the thread "pumps, lines, and whatnot" CSutton7 had an Aeromotive for over 3 years without failure.



I mean no disrespect to anyone - everyone's opinion is valid... just exploring the options. I'm also not trying to "shoot down" the FASS pump or filter systems.



-Ryan
 
Chris's pump has been running for 3 years, but he poked a hole in the bottom of his tank and draws his fuel from it. Many people, including myself, don't want to go that far. I would be willing to bet our stock pump would work much better drawing from the bottom of the tank too. I have thought about buying a bed mounted tank and drawing all my fuel from it, then I could use a pump to pump from the stock tank to the bed tank for extra capacity.



I mean no disrespect to anyone - everyone's opinion is valid... just exploring the options. I'm also not trying to "shoot down" the FASS pump or filter systems.



No problems here, and I hope that my previous post did not come off like I was pounding on you, it was not meant that way.





I think the "pumps lines and whatnot" thread should be required reading for all new members, it is packed with good info.
 
ok guys,

Just got the new FASS pump installed and it seemed easy enough. I am getting about 10psi reading from the gauge. I got the 95gph one. did not feel like having the sender unit changed. Hope this will supply enough fuel for what i want to do. If anybody thinks or has a comparison for my number let me know. Don't know if 10psi is what this pump should be doing. I was hoping i would see 15psi. Let me know.
 
WE don't have fuel jelling problems in South Fla and after running the FASS system for the past year I really like it. Yes you can mess with the fuel pressure by playing with the spring tension behind the cap on the output side of the pump. FASS will send you different springs to get different pressures if you talk nice to them and pay for them.
 
Anyone else installed this pump? I heard they were bumping the pressure to 15psi any other opinions on this pump?



Jared
 
They told me it comes with all the plumbing to hook into the side of the stock filter housing, (-6 AN) and to the tank. Also comes with a wiring harness that plugs into the stock L/P plug. I will have mine next week!!!



Tom
 
Supermod is right. It has everthing you need - lines, fittings, wiring, mounting bracket. It makes the carter pump look like a toy.



Jason
 
For those about to install one of these, if you haven't heard, several FASS owners have had trouble with the quick-connect that connects to the tank leaking air into the system. Don't use it and just clamp the line to the tank. You'll have to use a nut driver or socket/ratchet to get it tight enough. If you don't take the bed off (which you aren't expected to do) getting in there is tight but doable. Make sure no small children are around to hear you swear when you drop tools down between the tank and the frame rail.



Other tips from me and that I've heard from others:



- Removing the factory quick-connect on the suction line from the fuel tank was impossible for me. I had to cut the line to remove it.



- Assuming you don't remove the old factory fuel suction line, fuel will leak out of it for a little while after the install. Don't confuse this with a leak in your new system.



- Use fuel-safe thread compound on NPT fittings, apply it to the male threads, and close to but NOT all the way to the end (you don't want a blob of it in the fuel system). Tighten the fittings well, especially those on the pressure side. My NPT fitting on the pressure line to the VP leaked even though I though it was plenty tight.



- It's hard but do the work necessary to get the hose all the way on to the push-lock barbed fittings. Oil them and use a heat gun if necessary. They can leak if not, and using a hose clamp over them to cure a leak can make the leak worse (fitting barbs cut the hose).



- Route fuel lines carefully, remembering the bed is soft-mounted and can move relative to the frame when loaded heavy (avoid pinch points). Use lots of ties and check for wear/rub after a couple hundred miles.
 
Hey guys,

I have going back and forth with Brad at DPP trying to get the FP higher. I have about 10-11 psi at idle after the filter. Brad is working on the problem because he wants to see anywhere from 14-16 psi. He has been trying different springs, but he is still not happy with the tests he has done. Supposed to get a heavier weight spring that should give me more psi in beginning of FEB. Also he has a hose kit available for between the fuel filter canister and vp44, that is supposed to help with pressure. So far love the system and don't mind waiting.



Brad has a great Business. He calls me about once a week to let me know what is going on.
 
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