Just picked up a J/A and have heard mixed things about tapping the VP44.
(I am not a hot-rodder and dont abuse my truck. It is a work truck and my $$$$ maker! I got a deal on the J/A that I couldn't pass up. Mostly using it for the gauges/towing.)
All that said....Should I tap the VP44?? Is it probable death to the VP44 if it is tapped? What would the power difference be for tapped/non-tapped?

Thanks

 

tapping the pump doesnt make death certain. Many have gone lots of miles with wire taps. Usually if it lasts the first couple of level 5 hard runs, then it will last a while. Non-tapped it would be just like the EZ, i believe. If you depend on your truck as your money maker i would say not to tap it....just my .02...others will chime in

 

What about using a BD stealth cover instead of splicing the wire, is this better than tapping the pump or does it have the same ill affects?

 

I belive all the cover does is make a nicer install without putting a hole in your wire. It make the connection with a small screw instead of a punctured wire. They both work the same way it's just that the cover is nicer.

If you tap it have a good fuel pump to back it up. I installed my Van Aaken when I first got my truck and it would surge because I had low fuel pressure. I took it off and after I installed my new AirDog I tried it again just to make sure it wasn't the box and it worked great.

 

Mine has been tapped for over two years now and I have not had a problem (knock on wood). With that said, I still do not think I would tap it on a truck that I make my living with. I did use the stealth cover and it is a nice clean install.

 

i have had a wire tap box on my DD for bout 2 years as well. some last with it some dont. ive also heard that when u put it on and it last for first day or two, it will last a while, maybe. i think its like the comp box, which is what i had, and it will be in EZ mode until u tap it. if it was me i would install it to use for gauges like u said and jus not tap the wire until u are good and comfortable. or not tap it at all if u are happy with the power increase with the EZ mode. buts that what i did anyways!!

 

If it's in "EZ mode" what would the power gains be for 1 through 5? Would this mean that I can run it on 5 all the time and only be looking at about 65 hp over stock? I have a Valair 400 hp clutch in the truck so I am not really worried about the power getting to the wheels.

 

about 60 hp

 

Id tap it. if you leave it untapped you will want an upgraded fuel pump anyways. if it was me i would tap it. you wont notice a huge difference without the tap in power or mileage. I got the best mileage when i had my juice on level 6

 

I'm going to install without tapping for now. I mainly want to use it for the gauges. I will probably be happy with the 60 hp for now. Maybe it will keep me in line

 

I make my living with my truck and I tapped mine. It went tapped for over 3 years without a problem. The IP was recently changed but come to find out there was nothing wrong with it. It's now in my garage for a spare. My new pump is also tapped, no problems here yet! I just can't imagine running my edge without the pump tapped personally.

 

I just got off the phone with Edge. The guy said that you have levels 1-3 if you do not tap the IP. Like stated previously this will be good for 60 to 70 HP. I may tap it eventually. Gonna play it safe for now.

 

Once you tap, you won't go back!

 

tap it, tap it, tap it, its more fun that way even on a money making truck all of ours are but deffenitly put in a "pusher" pump and id spend the extra money on level 6 to you wont have a trailer on 24/7 but thats just my .02