Zedx148

I started the thread titled another lp.

I want to fix this once and for all. Has anyone installed the FASS or can anyone tell me about problems or success stories about it. How is it to install? I plan to install it myself. Any issues with warrenty? I have a 98.5. No upgrades.

Buckshotmckee

Welcome to the DTR!

I installed my FASS II 2 weeks after the dealer replaced the factory lift pump and Vp, the lift pump started dying on after 2 weeks. The FASS is awesome. Simple install, takes a couple of hours, and if you have a shortbed a angle drill will make the install that much easier. I see 22psi @ idle, 20psi @ cruise and I can pull it down to 15-16psi @ WOT. The FASS will make your truck very happy.

Tye

Zedx148

Awesome Buckshot.

Keep 'em coming thats a lot of scratch ($) to lay down! I need to be convinced!

I currently have a 0-15 lb Autometer gauge w/ isolator. Is this going to be a problem w/ increased fuel pressure? Can/should I install a regulator to decrease pressure? I heard a buzz that higher pressure may not be good for my injector pump. Is that true?

jd4230

The hardest part of the install was removing the factory pick-up from the top of the fuel tank. I did not remove the tire or the bed, or drop the tank. I ran the supplied fuel line along the inside of the frame rail. Plugs right in to the factory wiring harness. If I rember correctly on a short bed it said to mount under the cab, I mounted mine on the front leaf spring mount. There were two brackets in the kit, we cut the on that goes on the truck in half, drilled new holes in it on a drill press then welded it to the bracket. Mounting it here the filters only showed about 1-2", as almost all of the assembley would have been exposed if mounted under the cab per instructions. The only thing i would recomend mounting them this way is to hang a piece of metal of ruber in front of them as they get peppered buy rocks, and salt. Hope this helps and good luck.

Buckshotmckee

Your fuel pressure gauge will per pegged. I would get a different gauge, 0-30psi, I wouldn't drop the pressure. As far as the higher pressure for the Vp, I don't think its a problem, I read somewhere the Vp was rated up to 30psi???

P.S. If you have a long bed, I think there is a different bracket or visa versa???

Buckshotmckee

He has a 2nd gen, the pick-up doesn't need to be replaced, and the mounting is under the bed.

Zedx148

JD thanks, that's encouraging. I have also reviewed the instructions online, and it looks very straight forward. You mentioned cutting, was it necesary to weld it or could you have bolted it on? I also have a long bed so the short isn't an issue for me.

Zedx148

Should I get the kit w/ or w/out filters? I have access to one in town w/out filters for $440. Does this sound like a good price?

jd4230

I would get the kit with filters that way you can totally by pass the factory lp. As for removing the fuel pick up line it needs to be removed from the top of the tank so you can hook up the pick up line for the fass pump. (how else are you goin get the fuel out of the tank )? As for replacing the truck I did it for other reasons. I did like the fass lp that I installed on my 01(2nd gen)not my 06(3rd gen)

Buckshotmckee

I miss read your post. I thought you were talk'n about drop'n the tank down. My bad.

Zedx148

It's my understanding that the stand alone pump bypasses the existing lp but uses the existing filter. I'm not 100% sure on this I would have to look at the install instructions closer.

farmer dave

You are right, the FASS II uses the factory filter but bypasses the lp. I went with the FASS because the filters are easier to get to. It does cost a little more though.

I have heard of some of the dealers voiding a warranty but I bought my FASS from a dealer, so I guess it depends on who the dealer is.

As for the installation, it isn't that bad. I dropped the tank because I had just dropped it a couple of week prier to replace the fuel level sensor. It wasn't hard and I think it made it easier to get at the fuel line. The only thing that slowed us down was trying to understand the instructions, they are pretty vague in areas. But once we figured out what we had to do things came together pretty quickly.

I don't regret putting it on one bit.

G_T

My FASS 2 was my first mod (although I don't have many ).

Install was a snap - excellent instructions. As said above, the hardest part is getting the stupid fuel line off of the tank.

I did a lot of research like you are doing (other solutions, custom ones, etc.) and went with the FASS because of testimonials and the fact that it is a complete solution - no searching for brackets, hoses, wires, etc. The only extra thing I needed was wire zip-ties for the fuel lines.

I choose to stick with the FASS 2 because I wanted to use the stock filter with the water in fuel detector.

Zedx148

Its a done deal!! It'll be here on Tueseday!!

Thanks alot guys.

spyder3634

awesome! keep us posted on how install goes, i am about to do the same thing...just gotta find some time! good luck!!