Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Much as been written here concerning the pressures required to maintain a healthy VP44. My truck is totally stock & I have been giving serious consideration of adding a helper aux pump (BD). It would appear that this pump will boost the pressure above the limits of my 15 lb autometer guage I had installed. Thus the cost of a 30lb guage would probably be required.
I am also curious what effect, if any, this additional pressure may have on the VP44 as it well exceeds (from what I've read) the pressure required for longterm longevity.
Another thought is to leave "well enough alone" and rely solely on the in-tank pump. Thus hoping that various threads I have read here stating that the VP44 will function perfectly (& without risk of failure) at pressures down to almost zero psi as long as the proper volume of fuel is maintained. The latter Dodge's reasoning to abandon the engine mounted lift-pump in favor of the in-tank pump.
Am curious 1) How many miles others have on their in-tank pump? and 2) Are their any VP44 failures that can be directly attributed to the in-tank pump with would be a result from Dodge still not properly fixing the problem?
Just not keen on spending any additional money on this fuel system if it looks as though this problem has been solved with the fuel pump conversion.
Any opinions or thoughts on this most appreciated.
I am also curious what effect, if any, this additional pressure may have on the VP44 as it well exceeds (from what I've read) the pressure required for longterm longevity.
Another thought is to leave "well enough alone" and rely solely on the in-tank pump. Thus hoping that various threads I have read here stating that the VP44 will function perfectly (& without risk of failure) at pressures down to almost zero psi as long as the proper volume of fuel is maintained. The latter Dodge's reasoning to abandon the engine mounted lift-pump in favor of the in-tank pump.
Am curious 1) How many miles others have on their in-tank pump? and 2) Are their any VP44 failures that can be directly attributed to the in-tank pump with would be a result from Dodge still not properly fixing the problem?
Just not keen on spending any additional money on this fuel system if it looks as though this problem has been solved with the fuel pump conversion.
Any opinions or thoughts on this most appreciated.
