Questions for VA box owners???

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I am using the DD boost module.

Don't get me wrong, the PE is awesome. I pull all the time and deal with people who tow continuously. The PE is too much sometimes. If I had a street truck, I would have all the goodies, namely the PE.

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2001 6-speed 4*4 Quad dually. Diesel Dynamic Injectors, 14cm housing 4in exhaust. Jacobs brake.

 

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Dave B

I would've liked to take your truck for a test drive. Is yours an AT? What year?

I called Dale Schuller, at Brake Systems Inc. He said I could plug one in and try it out before I buy. Not cheap though. They're $715 with the Timberline TDR discount. Oh well, it's only $$$$$

A couple of guys have mentioned smoke. What's yours been doing?

Ram On!
Chris

 

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The VA gives the truck nice snappy power in the 1300 - 2000 rpm range in my opinion. It is very usable power. If I take mine off, I immediatly miss it because the truck lost its responsive feel.

The PE owners say they like the PE better, so I couldnt say there. It would be hard for someone to get me to part with the VA. It would probably work great with some DD1's & BMod.

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2000, 13k miles,4x,qc,6sp,3. 54,285/75r16 bfg/at's, VA, popup cmpr, 9000 lbs,14. 5-16. 5 mpg, WB6BFD for ID.

 

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i have a VA , 275's , first i had a redneck boost module , now i have a PE , without the PE it is a nice combo (for my wife to drive) , but like most will admit , once you have a little , to much is never enough ... #ad


the VA with 275's do smoke , but i like the smoke , it can get a bit to much sometimes , especially in bumper to bumper , and when i forget and stab the throttle a bit to hard i usually smoke out those behind me and hopefully the poor soul inline with my tailpie has his window up #ad


the PE to me is as good as the VA in level 1 , it just needs the timing increase and it will be much better , level 2 keeps most of the wannabes in check , level 3 i don't use much , by convertor protests a bit to much.

 

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Bought my VA and install it on my new Y2K before a trip towing to a race with 9000lbs behind me. Loved it!! It was so much better than my 92 banks equipped 2500. After about 4 weeks of ownership my check engine light came on but no limp mode. I disconnected the box, the check engine light stayed own till the next day, then it went out. I took the truck in for service and asked the tech to run for codes. Nothing out of the ordinary, everything A-OK, including warranty. I put the box back while having both batteries disconnected and it ran great as usual. I had a competitor come into my shop while running Pikes Peak Hillclimb and the discussion finally got to my truck. This guy tore into the VA box saying it was a 40. 00 piece of junk which just dumped in fuel in excess to make power, and it is going to blow up my pump especially on a steady pull for more than ten minutes, and there was excess heat build up ("look at the bluish coloring by your manifold flanges"0 which will travel into the chamber and Chernobyl will be recreated! After this discussion I was so worried that this guy was right that I pulled my box off and haven't put it back on since and it's a drag cause I miss the power. More research and alot more help and advice on these pages are my plan.

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Y2k Patriot Blue, 3500 Quad-cab 4X4,5 spd LSD, grey leather w/them heated seats, Burlwood dash treatment, Factory bedliner,BW flip-over goosenech hitch, Mag-tech rearend cover, Pacbrake,VA box, DeeZee stainless steel running boards,3D carbon fiber look bug shield, still an empty canvas.

 

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PatD said:
This guy tore into the VA box saying it was a 40. 00 piece of junk which just dumped in fuel in excess to make power, and it is going to blow up my pump especially on a steady pull for more than ten minutes, and there was excess heat build up ("look at the bluish coloring by your manifold flanges"0 which will travel into the chamber and Chernobyl will be recreated! After this discussion I was so worried that this guy was right that I pulled my box off and haven't put it back on since and it's a drag cause I miss the power. More research and alot more help and advice on these pages are my plan.

Pat

Was he using or trying to sell you something else? Considering what some of these guys are doing to the trucks ( Injectors, PE, Blue Box, Boost Module ext. )I doubt the small increase that the VA gives you, would harm the engine at all.

Now, in regard to it damaging the fuel pump. This is more likely a possibility. Would someone please explain what exactly the VA box does?

I've heard that the new 2001 have the increase in power all ready in them and the VA does not add anything. This would lead me to believe that the VA would be a safe add on. Most people so far seem to be happy with it.

Would still like some more input from other users.

Thanks and Ram On!
Chris

 

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PatD's experience;
"there was excess heat build up ("look at the bluish coloring by your manifold flanges"0"
I took particular note of bluing on my manifold before the addition of my VA CPC or any other upgrade. It was there by the first 10k miles. I just wish I installed pyro/boost the day I bought it. I still have dreams/nitemares of towing over passes in ID/MT w/o gauges.

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'98. 5 2500 QC ISB 4x4 SLT, Auto w/Transgo shiftkit, JRE 4" exhaust w/5"Tip, DD II's w/Module&Elbow, VA box, Rancho 9000's w/in cab adjust, Mag-Hytec trans&diff covers, Jacobs E-Brake w/BD autoloc, trans temp, boost & EGT gauges, 2Low Kit, Brite Box, Steel Horse Billet Grilles, AirBullDog hood induction system

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The VA works great on my 2001. Have been around several that work the same. The stock EGTs are too high for me, that is why I did the turbo housing. I still think the boost module sets the VA "off".

 

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Was really disappointed with my 2001 when it came to acceleration in the 50 mph and above area. Installed 275's and there was a real improvement. Then insalled the VA and am totally pleased with the result. You can really feel the additional power when the VA is added to the injectors. EGT dropped about a hundred degrees. Really pleased and do not intend to bomb further. Will be pulling a 12000 lb trialer in about a year.

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2001 Ram 3500 dually, 4:10, auto, SLT+,anti-spin,custom side paint, Custom pin striping,Advanced Thermal Products Sound Blanket Kit, Smittybar nerf step,Geno's stainless wheel well trim, tonneau cover, air dam, chrome monster tip, mud flaps/chrome tips,pyro-trans-boost gauges, Bosch 275 Injectors, Van Aaken.

 

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Hey guys, haven't been on for a while as the sprint team is taking up about all of my time. When I saw this posting, I just had to chime in. I've had the VA box since the initial Jannetty purchase also. I installed it along with 4" exhaust, K&N air cleaner and gauges. I now have over 55,000 miles on MEGARAM pulling our race trailer all over the Mid-Atlantic with NO, repeat, NO problems. The VA gives me excellent power and torque without any auto transmission worries. The exhasut and K&N keeps her cool while I watch over everything with the gauges. For what I wanted, this package works great!

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'99 Black QC Dually 3500, 3. 54, auto, K&N, VA Box, JRE 4" exhaust with 5" Monster tip, boost & EGT gauges on "A" pillar, silencer ring removed, Cragar Aluminum wheels, mud flaps all around, stainless bed rail guards, Pendaliner bed-liner, custom 12" truck box, Cobra 75WXST model remote CB.

 

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RamFan2,
Buy it you will like it . #ad
I pull 65 feet down the road the va helps out a lot . #ad
Take it off and you will miss it. :MAD:
O WELL IT IS ONLY $$$$$$$$

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one old dog

 

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I've had the VA for several months, would not be without it. No high EGT's , just good usable power. See my sig. Try it , you will like it. My 0. 02¢

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99 3500 QC, white, 5sp, 3. 55lsd, isspro EGT & boost, 40,000 miles 07-15-00- (EX phord owner) 15-16. 5 MPG hwy ,14-15 city , 10-12 with 4,000lb TT , 1500 - 3000 in 4th = 13 sec
(added VA 2/16/00)1500- 3000 in 4th = 10 sec
removed VA , put in 275 1500 - 3000 4th = 11. 15 sec ,
slight mpg increase both ways.
5/15, VA with 275 , 1500 - 3000 , 9. 0 sec
1 or 2 MPG increase over stock. .

 

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ramfan2: I'm very happy with my VA CPC. Even at sustained max. boost, I've never seen over 750 degrees (POST turbo) EGT.

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'98. 5 2500 QC 4x4, (BLACK) SLT Sport, ISB, LWB, 3. 54 LSD, A/T, Glasstite Vision II canopy, Line-X spray in liner, 285/75R16 BFG A/Ts on 16x8 M/T Challengers, Warn 4X Boards, Mopar fender flares, front and rear NW Custom stainless steel/rubber mud flaps, Mag-Hytec diff. cover and trans. pan, Edelbrock IAS shocks, Mopar tow hooks, Reese Titan V hitch, Jordan Research Ultima 2020 trailer brake controller, VDO Vision gauges, '00 Sport grille, '00 Sport headlights with PIAA Super White 9007/9004 bulbs, 4-2-7+4 Brite-Box, PIAA Dual Sport 900 auxiliary lights, BD exhaust brake and TorqLoc, Prime-Loc fuel filter relocation kit, Bosch 275 hp. injectors, VA CPC, DD Boost Module, Banks Stinger wastegate actuator, BLACK '00 valve cover, Banks Stinger 4" dia. stainless steel exhaust system, BD LV V-10/Cummins hybrid TC and valve body, BD modified transmission front pump and PressureLoc, Air Bulldog induction hood (with NACA ducts), plus many other trick modifications

 

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I had DDIIIM with the boost module and elbow, little bit too much(smoke and power), using cruise was just a pain(surge). My 1500 to 3000 rpm in 4th was 10. 06 with the DDIIIM injectors.

Figured I'd scale down, went with DDIM, VA, elbow and DD boost module. After the install went to go check the farm, got into the trottle a little, WOW. Took me by suprize. Checked 1500 to 3000 in 4th gear, 10. 06 Wow. Less smoke and the cruise works great, and alot more low end grunt. Very happy camper.

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2001 5 speed SWB SLT Larmie White 4x4, ISSPRO boost and pyro gauges, 3" Walker muffler, VA and DD stage one with boost module and elbow.
1980 CJ7 350, SM465

 

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Swayse, Thats what I was wanting to hear!

I've been contemplating which injectors to add to the VA, 1's or 2's. Sounds like 1's would be plenty...

Theres not much input on this combo, except for david_vt & maybe a couple others, but not much real discription of what to expect, or comparison to other setups. Its hard to decide on keeping the VA & adding injectors, or just go w/ big injectors & sell the VA... tnx

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2000, 13k miles,4x,qc,6sp,3. 54,285/75r16 bfg/at's, VA, popup cmpr, 9000 lbs,14. 5-16. 5 mpg, WB6BFD for ID.

 

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I like the low end grunt the VA gives. Dont care much for revving the beast up. Ive read alot of comments on injectors giving more high end and not as much low end improvement...

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2000, 13k miles,4x,qc,6sp,3. 54,285/75r16 bfg/at's, VA, popup cmpr, 9000 lbs,14. 5-16. 5 mpg, WB6BFD for ID.

 

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Chris---

Mine is a 99, and an auto trans. Pulling the 22ft TT (6K) over Govt Camp, Warm Springs, etc. , in April, I was PASSING cars! The previous spring without the VA, well, I was ready to dump this thing and go buy another Phord.

$715 is spendy. I bet you could find a used one around for half that. Lots of guys going to other BOMBing items, so check around. Worse comes to worse, shoot me an email, and we'll meet somewhere... ... .....

D

 

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Did I mention that my egts are lower than stock! Can't hit 800 post turbo, stock was little over 900.

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2001 5 speed SWB SLT Larmie White 4x4, ISSPRO boost and pyro gauges, 3" Walker muffler, VA and DD stage one with boost module and elbow.
1980 CJ7 350, SM465

 

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VA and injectors is a good combo , i get smoke with 275's , and you will get more smoke with any of the DD injectors , even with a boost module , but the smoke is only when you get on it hard with low boost . combo is great , i'm without the VA at the moment , and i miss it , till i hit the PE loud button #ad