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Old 01-31-2010, 12:51 PM
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Fuel Pressure

2000 3500, 2wd, 5-speed, K&N intake, 280hp injectors, 4in exhaust, Quadzilla - 60-90-120hp tuner.

Is the stock lifter pump giving me enough fuel to injector pump?
How much pressure is needed?
If I need more fuel pressure what is the most economical route to take?

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No way. Your sgoud upgrade to a airdog or raptor 150.
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I think im at around 420hp total.........

same answer?
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You need a better pump. you may have damaged your VP44 already.
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Any suggestions?
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You may want to look at a big line kit from Vulcan. They can also recoomend pump options.
I would certaily get an FP gauge if you do not have one.
You should run 9-15 under most circumstances, 5 psi minimum.
Boost & Pyro are recommended for BOMERS. Geno's is a good place for gauges.
How many miles on the VP?
30-100k seems the normal life of most. Some get lucky & go 200-300k.
Go figure!
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I lost the original VP at 100K. got 80k on this one. I've been changing the lift pump about every 30k. But I now have added the injectors and Quadzilla box.
A new clutch is coming soon.
Already have boost and pyro gauges.

Thanks for the info.
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