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: Predator 65 vs VA 70 (LLY)


turbo lcc
03-02-2005, 10:24 AM
How does the Predator 65 compair to the VA 70 setting. How are the EGTs on the VA 70 setting. Does the VA have a build in boost fooler?

dmaxhd
03-02-2005, 09:55 PM
Here is my $.02
-Predator 65 feels stronger than the VA 70
-the EGT's are much lower then the predator. It is hard to hit 1200 at WOT on a 30 degree day with the VA on 70. Actually I don't think I have ever hit 1200 yet with the VA 70.
-the VA is very smooth for shifting. IMHO it is the smoothest that I have tried and I like that.
Now with that said, what I also like is that if I need to have a little extra power, you flick the switch and you are now definitely faster than the Predator 65 setting. I will also say the VA does not through the DIC off as bad as the Predator does. It is still off but not bad...
I am still waiting to see dyno results of the VA alone on the 70 and the 130. I have seen the 130 and it does look like it made 100 extra at the wheels but I would like to know the 70 also. If I had a dyno close I would do it...

turbo lcc
03-02-2005, 10:54 PM
thanks for the info. I am thinking of ordering one. Does the VA wait till 180 to turn on?

dmaxhd
03-03-2005, 11:38 AM
no, it's there all the time from what I can tell

Mark Craig
03-04-2005, 12:11 PM
turbo lcc,

The info that dmaxhd posted is exactly what we hear form van Aaken customers all the time. The power is smoother and more linear and the EGT's seem to be considerably lower too. Give us a call if you need one, we stock all the VA products.

Mark @ DPPI