Aftermarket vp-44 pumps.
11-14-2005, 01:06 AM
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Aftermarket vp-44 pumps.
Hello,
Im Just getting in the market for a ctd pickup, and was curiouse if there are any "aftermarket" vp-44 pumps that are of a higher quality, so once you replace it, you wont have to worry about it going out again.
Another part to this question i guess would be, if i were to get a ctd with say 150-170k miles on it, would the vp-44 last for awhile before needing to be replaced, i know that there are alot of variables here, but whats the average lifespan on these things, I havent found any solution to the problem, but i also can find a 12v ctd that is worth a crap for less then 15k
thanks
wade
Im Just getting in the market for a ctd pickup, and was curiouse if there are any "aftermarket" vp-44 pumps that are of a higher quality, so once you replace it, you wont have to worry about it going out again.
Another part to this question i guess would be, if i were to get a ctd with say 150-170k miles on it, would the vp-44 last for awhile before needing to be replaced, i know that there are alot of variables here, but whats the average lifespan on these things, I havent found any solution to the problem, but i also can find a 12v ctd that is worth a crap for less then 15k
thanks
wade
11-14-2005, 06:15 AM
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The VP-44 is a poor design. Some members have had 3 or more in 50,000 miles.
I made it to 70,000, then spent the money on a Blue Chip VP. I hope it is a good unit. I believe they will stand behind it---someday!!
The Vp-44 is with out a doubt something YOU will have issues with. Plan on it. Only a few have died and left someone stranded. Usually it sets a code and you can still get home.
Very first purchase MUST be a fuel pressure gauge. Keep it above 10 psi for the best chances.
The VP-44 is a poor design. Some members have had 3 or more in 50,000 miles.
I made it to 70,000, then spent the money on a Blue Chip VP. I hope it is a good unit. I believe they will stand behind it---someday!!
The Vp-44 is with out a doubt something YOU will have issues with. Plan on it. Only a few have died and left someone stranded. Usually it sets a code and you can still get home.
Very first purchase MUST be a fuel pressure gauge. Keep it above 10 psi for the best chances.
11-14-2005, 09:22 AM
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I lost my first VP44 at 50K miles and running on my second one now. But I've got me a fuel pressure guage and try to keep mine above the 5 PSI red mark on the DiPricol guage.
The only time I'm even close to the mark is when I'm hot ******* the truck around. Normally it stay about 11-13 PSI.
As for better pumps... Several people here can give you advise on this. But I would start by reading some of the posts in the Performance Area...
The only time I'm even close to the mark is when I'm hot ******* the truck around. Normally it stay about 11-13 PSI.
As for better pumps... Several people here can give you advise on this. But I would start by reading some of the posts in the Performance Area...
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