So, Ive been debating getting the FASS system. I just called and got the grand price of 930 bucks for the system and installation. Is that the going price for my 2000 24v? I thought it was kind of steep but who knows.

 

$930 installed? Seems steep to me to. I think the system itself is $600 for the filters and all or you can go and get just the pump itself for around $400. I say if your just slightly mechanically inclined that you install it yourself. They aren't hard just time consuming running the lines and snaking your hands around under there to get to the top of the tank and running wires.

 

I hope that's installed? Still too high, IMO.

RJ

 

Do yourself a favor check out www.opieparts.com He sells the Mitusa mechanical pump that runs off your crank dampener. It's just like the RASP but made with even better parts i believe,it runs in parrallel with your stock system and it has a Hobbs pressure that in case of a belt break the Hobbs switch sees no pressure and kicks in your stock system until you can fix the belt witch all's it takes is a 1/2 inch wrench to change.Sells them for $710 shipped ,pump and all the lines from the tank up, the most solid reliable fuels system out, no brushes to wear out or elctrical bugs to worry about.

 

My suggestion to you is to shop around. We do have a dealer locater on our web site that might help you. As for the price of the FASS, we ask that all our dealers to stay about the same. But i can see the labor jumping around a bit (That puts you about $300.00+/- for the install). Shouldn't take more than 3-4 Hrs to install for a shop that does these. OR try the install yourself....its not that bad. Install instrucitons on our web site if you want to preview what is involved.

 

I'd say stick with the advice from Diesel-Dan and BigBlue. I've been shoppin around for these myself, and just for the system with filter your looking somewhere between 600- 650. I personally want to do as many upgrades to my ride with my own hands....pride thing I guess. Hey if you want come over pay me the 250-300 and we can practice on yours...hehehehe

 

X2; Installation is easy, once you throw away the QD at the tank and clamp the hose on (although I have heard that the original QD issue has been fixed, so the clamping may be unnecessary);

Rock solid pressure, gives real piece of mind....

 

? How about when the brushes go bad in it? Or you start your truck up and there's no fuel pressure. My friend had one and had a few problems with it and had to even tap on it to get it to run sometimes, Mechanical is always better. Just like a p-pump over a vp44

 

I would love to put in myself, I have no doubts that I could do it. The problem is, I work 1p to 9p atleast 6 days a week. So, theres not too much time there in between to put one on myself. I thought it was a bit steep but it does include installation. Ive been racking my brains out about my pressure. I just started another thread about the Vulcan Big Line kit. I need to do something asap before the truck is in the shop for more expensive stuff.

 

This is not an issue with the new motors.

 

Too bad you're not a little closer to North Texas. We usually have monthly meetings and most of the time we help other members do installations. Maybe you can find a member up there tho help you.

 

If you do decide on the FASS, you save the money spent on the big line kit! FASS comes with 3/8" line..... bigger than stock and all you need with the FASS flow rate.

Good Luck

Rj

 

I think you guys made my mind up on the FASS haha. Thanks a lot for all the input.

 

Suggest the model 150 (bigger block).... the filters are less expensive and easily attainable.... but your choice!
Also, the 95 gph system is all you need! JMO.

RJ

 

is the 95 gph all I need for the Smarty when I decide to go that route. Also, nowhere in the near future, but Ive thought about putting bigger injectors and a better clutch and such in a few years. So, should I go for the 150 version?