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Old 09-16-2012, 09:49 AM
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Early 2003 vp44 questions
Ok so I just bought a 2003 2500 6 speed with 214k on it. The guy told me it just has a new vp44 put on it and new injectors, all stock.

Im debating on whether to put a chip on it or not, I dont want anything radical and dont want 5 bajillion horsepower. Just a little smoke and maybe some better mileage.

Any suggestions? Main thing is reliability!

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An 03 shouldnt have a vp. An 03 should have a cp3 pump.
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Old 09-17-2012, 08:04 PM
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Didnt the early 2003 trucks have a vp44?
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Nope. In 03 Dodge switch to CP3 injection system. The VP44's were only used from 98.5 to 02.
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Yea should only be a cp3 and I don't think or know why you would convert it to a VP truck so you might want to look under that hood and check that out
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What if my build date is in 02 but its actually on 03? Maybe Im just drunk
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If it has a VP44 then it is not an 03...unless some one wanted to increase the chance for a breakdown by swapping a reliable CP3 for a most unreliable VP44

Sorry can't think of a single scenario where that makes any kind of sense at all.
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2003 models came out in 2002. I don't know why car companies do that. Usually after September, car companies start selling "next" year's model this year.
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Oh geez people. Just do this already...

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Amen short and 12valvin do you know what to look for to tell the difference?
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Originally Posted by Lary Ellis (Top)
If it has a VP44 then it is not an 03...unless some one wanted to increase the chance for a breakdown by swapping a reliable CP3 for a most unreliable VP44

Sorry can't think of a single scenario where that makes any kind of sense at all.
Top im fixing to dump my CP3 for a VP44 feeding a P7100 that loops through a Honda pressure washer...

What you got against VP44's???


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Top im fixing to dump my CP3 for a VP44 feeding a P7100 that loops through a Honda pressure washer...

What you got against VP44's???


Nothing once they have been smoked for 12 hours over a Hickory fire and smothered in grilling sauce
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Nothing once they have been smoked for 12 hours over a Hickory fire and smothered in grilling sauce
Make sure you invite me. Ill bring the tater salad!
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