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FASS Install question

01-17-2004, 04:19 PM

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FASS Install question

Will be installing the FASS system soon.

One question:

Is it practical to keep the original fuel filter inline?

I'd prefer to keep it inline for 2 reasons:

1. Filtering close to the VP44. (alot of distance from the FASS).
2. Reliable fuel heater close to the VP44.

The drawbacks seem to be reduced fuel flow, and can the original filter handle the increased flow rate of the FASS?

According to Brad, he recommends going straight from the FASS to the VP44 because this thing flows ALOT of fuel, and has its own filters anyways.

This way you can remove the orig fuel filter assy, and have more working room next to the motor.

Another option would be keeping the canister for water seperation, & fuel heater, and removing the filter element.

So, is it best to go to direct to the VP44? Or leave the inline filter in place, and upgrade the line from the original filter to the VP?

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