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Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Feb 12, 2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,925
Posted By rightwinger

Blue chip does have great customer service, but...

Blue chip does have great customer service, but you had better pray that when your VP-44 fails, it does so within the 1 year warranty because Blue chip will not budge on their warranty even if it's a...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Jan 19, 2016, 02:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,504
Posted By rightwinger

I had a set of GlowShift gauges, and I realize...

I had a set of GlowShift gauges, and I realize you DON"T have those and Issipro is a much better company, but my experience was always the sending unit in the 3 times mine failed. Eventually I sent...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Dec 20, 2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 30,923
Posted By rightwinger

I'll be running CR pistons in this build with a...

I'll be running CR pistons in this build with a little work on the bowls. Thanks for the answer!
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Dec 18, 2015, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 30,923
Posted By rightwinger

12V head on a 24v block?

I just finished up a p pump 24v project, and I'm happy with it, but I am wanting to build a 12V motor now because I didn't like fooling with the poor quality pre-bent lines for the conversion. I...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 24, 2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,529
Posted By rightwinger

Last night I was able to take it for a short test...

Last night I was able to take it for a short test drive, still have some tuning to do. These trucks require a good amount of tuning, but usually once they are set you should be good. It was dark...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 24, 2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,575
Posted By rightwinger

That's interesting to hear, maybe somebody who...

That's interesting to hear, maybe somebody who has a hundred thousand miles on their VP will chime in and let us know if they have that number on their pump....
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 16, 2015, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,575
Posted By rightwinger

There is not a doubt in my mind my issue is some...

There is not a doubt in my mind my issue is some type of electrical surge that's frying the computer on top of the VP, but like I have previously mentioned, my truck is pretty much stock, no amps or...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 16, 2015, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,529
Posted By rightwinger

I pieced the P pump kit together myself over a...

I pieced the P pump kit together myself over a period of a few years, and actually got another 24V engine to rebuild as well, so I was anticipating the VP going out, and the plan was to just drop...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Nov 12, 2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,236
Posted By rightwinger

I have a p pumped 24V, but will still use it to...

I have a p pumped 24V, but will still use it to correct the speedo for different tire sizes. As far as performance, I couldn't ever tell a difference regardless of what setting it was on. I thought...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 12, 2015, 10:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,575
Posted By rightwinger

Katoom and sixlug, I respect what both of...

Katoom and sixlug,

I respect what both of you have said, and I even agree with the 2nd gen being desireable trucks due to not having any emission stuff on them, but the point I would disagree...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 12, 2015, 09:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,529
Posted By rightwinger

I can understand why you would assume its...

I can understand why you would assume its something else, because I assumed that for a while too, but after my first VP died from a bad fuel pump, I got a mechanical fuel pump, am running a 10 and a...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 12, 2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,575
Posted By rightwinger

All VP-44's are junk, I would avoid a 1998.5-2002...

All VP-44's are junk, I would avoid a 1998.5-2002 truck like the plague!!! Unless you are mechanicly inclined enough to drop a 12V or do a P pump conversion, I would stay away from those years.
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 12, 2015, 02:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 134,357
Posted By rightwinger

I think its awesome that the OP was able to...

I think its awesome that the OP was able to repair his VP, however I have yet to see a repaired, rebuilt, or entirely new VP that doesn't suffer from one or more serious flaws that have yet to be...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Nov 12, 2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,529
Posted By rightwinger

Another garbage VP-44....

I have owned my truck for 3 years, it is a daily driver, mainly stock truck with the exception of a Fuel boss mechanical LP, and gauges, exhaust...etc. Since I have owned this truck, I have...
Forum: Off Road / 4x4
Oct 2, 2014, 12:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,423
Posted By rightwinger

where to buy 35 spline front axles??

I have a 2002 dodge 4X4 with a dana 60 upfront. I am wanting to install a Grizzly locker and the Yukon locking hub kit, but Grizzly lockers only come in a 35 spline option for the D60, and my truck...
Forum: Fuels / BioDiesel / Diesel Prices
Aug 19, 2014, 09:56 AM
Replies: 695
Views: 136,155
Posted By rightwinger

Yes you can run a vehicle on hydrogen, however it...

Yes you can run a vehicle on hydrogen, however it has been proven that these kits don't produce enough to produce any measureable results. Do some research, these kits are a scam and the people...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Aug 17, 2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,817
Posted By rightwinger

Just to same some folks from suggesting the usual...

Just to same some folks from suggesting the usual things to check, my fuel filters are all new, my VP has less than 40K miles on it, fuel pressure remained at close to 20 psi (it will drop some due...
Forum: 24 Valve Engine and Drivetrain
Aug 17, 2014, 06:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 17,817
Posted By rightwinger

by no means do I mean to hijack this thread, but...

by no means do I mean to hijack this thread, but since the OP's original problem is fixed I thought I would mention a similar problem I am having....very similar actually. Drove to grab breakfast...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
May 1, 2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By rightwinger

Katoom, First of all I have a Fuel Boss...

Katoom,

First of all I have a Fuel Boss belt driven pump and I love it, however I am currently building another engine and want to try the Waterman for several reasons. First being that it is...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
May 1, 2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 71,874
Posted By rightwinger

I make my own fuel as well, but since I rarely...

I make my own fuel as well, but since I rarely take trips over 3 hours I am lucky enough to be able to make it back home to fuel up most the time. I have even considered putting a tank in the bed of...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
May 1, 2014, 09:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By rightwinger

Thanks, I have yet to get a measurement of the...

Thanks, I have yet to get a measurement of the pump yet, but I'm hoping you are correct.
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Apr 29, 2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 36,987
Posted By rightwinger

You can easily vent the crank case pressure w/o...

You can easily vent the crank case pressure w/o venting the oil. Most performance catch cans use a small filter similar to an air filter, with a 40 micron bronse screen filter behind it, and then...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Apr 29, 2014, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By rightwinger

A spacer hub for a fan??

I am currently trying to run a waterman gear pump and still have the belt driven fan, but I'm thinking the waterman pump will not clear the fan blades, does anyone know if there is a fan spacer hub...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Apr 24, 2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 36,987
Posted By rightwinger

The "catch can" that is on the front of an engine...

The "catch can" that is on the front of an engine isn't really a catch can, it's more of a puke bottle. The catch cans I am reffering to will be aluminum or stainless, and have 3-4 AN fittings going...
Forum: Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
Apr 23, 2014, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By rightwinger

Even though the price on Glowshift guages is...

Even though the price on Glowshift guages is tempting, the hassle and trouble you will have with them makes it not worth it. Spend the money on a reputable brand and then you will only have to...
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