Van Aaken CPC still around??

[Challenger-II]

All I hear about is the Edge EZ box. Do they still make the VA?? My truck is a stock with an auto, so I dont want to go overboard. If so, have the prices dropped to be competitve?

 

[Bob Wagner]

www.vanaaken.com or www.bd-power.com

I love my VA

 

[Mopar-muscle]

hey challenger , yes they are still around , i have one that is barely 1 year old and MAY be for sale .

 

[Diesel Dan]

The VA was my first and best mod Got mine from Bully Dog 208-397-3200 These guys are very helpful for us newbies

 

[Alan Reagan]

You may want to consider staying with the with VA CPC if you are about to buy one. The newer version (don't know what it's called) seems to have a more negative effect on mileage with less horsepower. The truck it went on has an ETC engine. He was running the VA CPC, changed to the new version VA and within two weeks went back to the VA CPC. Something to think about.

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2001 HO 6 spd 2500, 4. 10 LSD, Towing Package, Electric Brakes, SPA EGT/Boost Gauges, Fog Lights, Real Backup Lights, Molded Running Boards

 

[Challenger-II]

Alan,

Is there a way to tell the old VA from the new one? Is it called the same? When did the new version come out?

Thanks

 

[Barry]

The "old" version is in a ribbed box while the "new" version is a smooth box. They had quite a lot of failures on the old. Hopefully, those problems are solved in the new box. The new box does not have the gutsy bottom end that the old one does. I ran the old VA for a long time. Loved it. Switched to the new and took it back off in 30 minutes and sent it back. Tried an EZ for about 5000 miles and now I sell them in my dealership. Most bang for the buck out there IMHO.....

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2001 2500 QC, ETH/DEE,4:10s, LSD, EZ with elbow(26. 5PSI)Stage 1 injectors from Carl, Boost/Pyro Guages, 4" Turbo back, BD Brake,Mag-Hytec Cover, Kleen Wheels, Energy Release, 70 gal. fuel, 20K Reese. 31,000 Miles on 03/01/01(Auto/Truck/RV Dealer)

 

[Alan Reagan]

Barry is right. What I meant to say in my post (must have deleted it) was a buddy of mine bought the new one and installed it on the ETC. As Barry said he didn't have the low end and he lost mpg.

 

[Challenger-II]

I am reading up on the Edge EZ, but see no mention about its effect on the Injector pump. The Van Aaken specifically says that it is injector pump friendly. I dont want to run the risk of toasting my pump.

 

[TXRam]

The EZ also communicates through the Injector pump computer, so it is injector pump "friendly" #ad
. It connects differently though - via a "test plug" vs. connecting to the injector pump wiring harness. That part of it is easier to install than the VA IMO. Then it also connects to the MAP sensor (built-in boost module) and includes an elbow for disabling the wastegate.