Which do you guys like better? And Why?

Oh and another question I had, was the real reason Cummins went to the VP-44 just to get cleaner emissions or was there someother reason for it??

 

The VP is easier to turn up, obviously, it also allows you to change tunes at will.

Even with all that, I searched until I found my 12V. I guess I like the idea that many things I need not much more than duct tape and zip ties to fix.

To each his own though.

 

I would question saying the VP is easier to "turn up." Definitely not cheaper, a 12 valve you can grind the fuel plate and put a gov. spring in and you are running pretty good. As opposed to the 24 valve you have to buy a box or something.

I've owned both and currently own a 12v. My 12v runs much better than my 24v did and I have less money in the 12v.

Replacing the VP really sucks($1300) and that was doing it myself. All in all I would never recommend a 24v but know some people that are very happy with them.

I guess it is all preference.

 

I have owned both.
I really liked my VP truck......when it ran, unfortunately after the second VP croaked I lost all faith in it.
The P-pump is reliable but once you crank them up you have to live with the tune daily, and they are smokey pigs compared to the electronic pumps.
If you want a stock DD that will give you the longest/reliable life than 12v gets my vote. If you want to turn up a DD to hot rod a little but work stock mainly than my vote goes for a third gen.
You really need to know what you want out of it and what you will use it for. Yes the new pumps were for emissions.

 

The VP44 and 24 valves is for emmisions.