I've had the edge juice for about 5-6 months and am concerned about post on here saying it shortens the life of the vp44.
Is there a different way to hook it up w/o tapping the wire?
So far, it runs great.... (knockin on wood)

 

You could run it in EZ mode and throw in some sticks, but you won't have the amount of adjustability as you do now. Have you already ran it on the highest levels? If so, I would just keeping going. Mine cratered on the first 5x5 run. They say if it survives the first, you should be good to go.

 

No, I haven't ran it higher than #3 cause I don't want the tranny to bomb.
Although, it seemed to handle it fine.
The FP is good as well.

 

My pump is original and I haven't tapped the pump. Considering bigger sticks over the tap. Bigger sticks more reliable than tapping?

 

The tapped wire is something you can't bet the house on. The early VP's fried quick and there are explainations why they let go...internal vane pump troubles when the wire is tapped. Later pumps seem to hold up better, did mine 2 years ago last November BUT I'm a genuine fuel treatment, fuel pressure & fuel temperature nut.
Seems to me that some bigger sticks w/EZ would accomplish the same thing and I was going to find out....now if I can get a fair chance....

 

I tapped the wire, but that was after I had the 275's in. It makes a big difference.
I have to unhook it to tow, though.

 

Have you tried adjusting the sub-settings?
See page 6, paragraph 26


http://www.realtruck.com/shared/pdf/...ions011305.pdf

 

I have. Every combination you can think of.
I will look at the link, though.

 

Marine, do you have any waste gate mods done?

 

From what I have heard it depends, on the VP44 itself more than anything. If it is weak, tapping will likely kill it. I have also heard of a few weak VP44's being finished off by Smarty softwares.

Bad thing about sticks is you can't turn down the power if your truck becomes EGT challenged.

Jim

 

I think so and from what I've seen and heard it'd run cooler too with the right sticks =P

But sooner or later that ip will give up the ghost so you might as well set aside some coin for when the p0216 code comes a callin

 

I do. I have a spring setup. I can get 32 psi.

 

the pump problem is from the lift pump not being able 2 supply enough fuel correct if u have a fuel system it should be fine am i wrong

 

If you dont tap the wire you could put it on 5x5 and it still wouldnt give you more that level one 40hp

 

will your pump be ok if u have a pusher pump like fass or airdog