Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Older VA Box without the Boost Fooler?

[klaybus]

If I were to install the older VA Box without the Boost fooler, with the boost elbow wont I throw an over boost code? Looking to buy a used box but I'm concerned about the older style boxes because without the boost fooler I may throw a code, and later if I add injectors I would think I would surely throw a code without at least buying a "Practical Solutions" boost fooler at a price of $149-

What do you think? Seems like I would be better off buying a EZ or DDTTPM with the boost fooler built in... . Am I right?



Clay

 

[Bob Wagner]

you will be fine with just the va without boost fooler, BD sell a fooler for 60. 00

 

[NVR FNSH]

If you use a boost elbow to get more than 20 psi you will throw a code. I have an older VA but don't use an elbow and haven't had any problems.



Brian

 

[klaybus]

Fuel and Boost education please!

If the boost fooler isn't necessary then why do the newer boxes have them. I thought when the box increases fueling & timing that you need more air. More fuel without more air, creates increased heat?

Added air (boost) creates nothing without added fuel..... Please, educate me. I'm confused.



Clay

 

[klaybus]

That makes sense! Thanks for holdin my hand and explaining it to me.



Clay

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Originally posted by Dl5treez

The "old style" metal case VA sans built in boost fooler--just the wiring for the pump connection--looks like this:

#ad

Dan mine's even older than that LOL



It has the Ribbed metalic case with mounting feet.



I'll betcha I can get millions for it. Supposedly the older VA's Like mine and the one pictured have more aggressive timing.

 

[hammersley]

What's an older VA worth?

I might be upgrading - what are they worth to a TDR member?

 

[JR2]

The old orig VA's work good. I have a buddy with the blue metallic ribbed case. He loves it, it works even better with RV275 injectors. He also has a boost fooler.



Watch the classifieds, see boost foolers in there once and a while for 30-50 bucks.

 

[sfritts]

VA Box

I used a VA box for 1 yrs. without a boost fooler and it worked very well and when I had to have the lift pump replaced on warranty there wasn't any over-boost codes stored. Later I put on a boost fooler and then added 275 injectors, it now runs 32-35 lbs. of boost and still haven't stored any boost codes yet.

 

[klaybus]

Thanks for all the replies. I found a used EZ from a former TDR member for $250-

DD II's are next on the list... . Hopefully by Spring Camping Season!



Clay