I think my turbo is going??

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Oct 2, 2011 | 10:22 PM

#11

Gamecocks

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From: Greenville, SC

x2 had the same problem with mine, sure as **** was something as simple as the intercooler boot had slipped off a little

Oct 3, 2011 | 06:47 AM

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dochawken

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Originally Posted by empty wallet

RAW knows what's up... but I'd bet just about anything you won't even be seeing 10psi at idle. Dodge might be right, the in tank pump might not die, but it also isn't even capable of supplying the amount of fuel needed to keep a vp44 alive.

You need a good pusher pump, a fuel pressure gauge, and a draw straw to fix yourself up real nice... and hopefully for your sake your vp still has a few good years left in her.

what fuel pump system do you reccomend? I will get it..

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what fuel pump system do you reccomend? I will get it..

an inline fuel pressure gauge that is left intact on the system? or one that is used episodically?

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Oct 3, 2011 | 09:35 AM

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aguilar_15

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From: Stephenville, Texas

You typically want one that you can constantly monitor so an intact one is the best. One the vp you always want to know how the little effer is doing.

Oct 3, 2011 | 03:27 PM

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You typically want one that you can constantly monitor so an intact one is the best. One the vp you always want to know how the little effer is doing.

FASS system?? or AirDog?

Oct 3, 2011 | 06:11 PM

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aguilar_15

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Either, both are very good. You have guys from all over that will testify and swear by one or the other. It's really up to you and what you need/can afford although they both run about the same, depending where you get it from. But right now you need a permanent FP gauge so you know what your vp is doing.

Oct 3, 2011 | 06:53 PM

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empty wallet

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I went with raptor for the SIMPLICITY... no special filters or anything like the AirDog (Raptor is made by AirDog, anyways) and as far as fass, I couldn't tell you but I haven't heard anything bad. All 3 are solid choices

Oct 4, 2011 | 01:19 PM

#17

dochawken

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Originally Posted by RAWilliams

Beg steal of borrow a mechanical fuel pressure gauge to see what is available at the VP44. These injection pumps need lots of fuel to survive. The factory lift pumps are notorious for failing, and barely provide enough fuel flow. You want less the 20 PSI at idle, but never less then 10 PSI, especially at WOT.

I just checked the pressure at the pump inlet..it is 8 #..so it looks like the lift pump is shot. I take it in Monday for replacement..hope it didn't ruin the injector. I just checked at idle not above idle

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The Raptor looks pretty decent and looks strong and reliable....don't you think?

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Oct 4, 2011 | 02:24 PM

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aguilar_15

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Yea, it's pretty darn good, or so I've read/heard. But one of my buddies says he doesn't like his, for some reason or other. But it hasn't left him stranded yet, with all his hotrodding, that's sayin somethin.