Fleece Performance 98.5-02 Dodge Cummins Fuel System Upgrade Kit w/ PowerFlo Lift Pump
Own a 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 with the 24-valve 5.9L Cummins and the VP44 injection pump? If the factory lift pump is weak, the fuel gauge reads wrong, or you are adding power and need more supply, the Fleece Performance FPE-34754 kit replaces the whole low-pressure side in one box. It puts a PowerFlo lift pump inside the tank and adds a Donaldson 3 micron filter and water separator on the frame, with the hose and fittings to plumb it all.
On these trucks the lift pump feeds the VP44 injection pump, which then builds injection pressure. Everything upstream of the VP44 is the supply side, and that is what this kit rebuilds. The PowerFlo drops into the factory sending unit location with no drilling, cutting or tank sump. It uses two gerotor pumps instead of one, and an active fill bucket keeps the pickup full so you avoid the starving that higher-flow pumps can show at a quarter tank. Fleece rates it to support up to 800 hp and lists 15-17 psi operating pressure at idle. Because the pump assembly includes a new sending unit and float, it also fixes a dead or erratic fuel gauge at the same time.
Put a fuel pressure gauge on the supply side and watch it at idle and under load. Change the fuel filter first so a clogged element does not fool you. If pressure is low with a fresh filter, the lift pump is the likely cause. Not every power loss on these trucks is fuel: a slipping automatic can feel like a weak engine, so rule out the transmission with our 47RE Ram 2500 Cummins problems guide or the Ram 3500 version if the RPM climbs without the truck picking up speed.
Fleece lists this kit for 1998.5, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with the 5.9L VP 24-valve Cummins. Fleece interchanges it with factory pump and sender numbers 4897668AF, 4897668AG, 4897668AH and 4897668AI, so check your old unit against those. It does not fit the 12-valve trucks before mid-1998 or the 2003-up common rail trucks. If you are unsure which engine you have, send us your year and VIN. Browse more diesel parts in engine performance.
Building more power on the same truck? Pair the fuel kit with the ATS Aurora 3000 turbo kit for the 24-valve or the BD pulse exhaust manifold, and keep the 47RE cool with the advice in our 47RE overheating guide.
| Brand | Fleece Performance |
| Part number | FPE-34754 |
| Fits | Fleece Performance 98.5-02 Dodge Cummins Fuel System Upgrade Kit w/ PowerFlo Lift Pump |
| Type | Fuel Pump Hangers |
| Condition | New |
| Ships | Same business day (in stock), from the USA |
| Warranty | 1-year |
Yes, if it has the 5.9L VP 24-valve Cummins. Fleece lists 1998.5 through 2002 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with that engine. It does not fit 12-valve or common rail trucks.
Fleece says 1998.5-1999 trucks need a new chassis-side fuel heater connector pigtail, part FPE-HAR-CUMM-FH-PT. The fuel heater itself, FPE-FH-CUMM-GM, is optional and sold separately.
Fleece lists 15-17 psi at idle for the PowerFlo on this kit.
Often, yes. The PowerFlo has an integral sender with a new float, so a worn factory sender is replaced as part of the install.
A Donaldson 3 micron filter and water separator, P553203. Use the same element at service time.
No. The pump drops into the factory sending unit opening with no drilling, cutting or sump.
