Howdy

Im close to buying a VA-E 0-70-150 box for my truck.

Ive heard nothing but good things about these boxes, and Ive got a question. Will either the 70 hp tune, or the 150 hp tune slip the clutch? I plan to run on the 70.

This box is the one that changes timing, correct? Does it make the engine louder or rougher? Ive heard that it is also good for MPG improvements, no?

Any trouble with the timing change of the box, and biodiesel @ 50%?

Thanks!!!

manny, this is also the box that I am looking at...except I want the 0-70-110 version. I played around with a Quad and ran it on 70, 90 and 110 with no clutch slippage noted. I pulled my 33' 5er with the Quad on 90 and everything worked great.

Now my driving style isn't as aggressive as some here, so that may make a difference.

What I am interested in is the throttle reponse. The Quad made my throtlle real touchy...especially in the 1800-2000 RPM range. I am really interested in your opinion of the drivabliilty of the VA.

MaxRock

I switched from a Predator on my LLY to a Van Aaken for two reasons, the touchy throttle response and the high EGT's. I am happy with the change at this point. It drives like stock, as far as the responsiveness goes, however there is more power. The engine isn't any louder in either setting, and smoke is low, as are the EGT's. I realize there will be differences in how these work between LB7's and LLY's, but I hope this helps you guys. Good luck..

Even with the higher hp smartbox e's throttle response is the same as stock. The VA is a very smooth performer.
Manny, I have even ran the current stack on over B30 with no problems. There is very little rattle with the VA.

mannytanny & MaxRock,

You shouldn't have a problem even on the 110 settings if the clutch is in good servicable order. Remember too the clutch is also controlled by how much weight you tow too.

We have sold a lot of the van Aakens on LB7 's and LLY's with great results. The typical response is the power application is the smoothest available and the EGT's are usually lower too.

Give us a call if you have any questions etc.

Mark @ DPPI

Thanks all!

:grd:

i have one for sale in classifieds

How much $? What is the power rating?

Tx

Too late anyway, I just bought a VA E 70-150 for $300 with the switch.........Im just interested.

How much $? What is the power rating?

Tx

Too late anyway, I just bought a VA E 70-150 for $300 with the switch.........Im just interested. You can have the Smartbox E reprogrammed to a variety of different HP #'s.

i have one for sale in classifieds

Fred;

Whats the flavour of the box your selling again for how much?

You can have the Smartbox E reprogrammed to a variety of different HP #'s.

What does VA charge for this? (Assuming that I would go for a lower HP)

Tx Jim

Oh, also.......Where does the switch mount in the cab, and is it switch on the fly?

TX!

Anywhere you want it and yes.Oh, also.......Where does the switch mount in the cab, and is it switch on the fly?

TX!

one with the 90/150, one with the 150/220, one with the 170/230, http://dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25149

Does anyone know what the tq ratings are for the 70 hp and 150 hp settings? Might the 150 slip the clutch?

Does anyone know what the tq ratings are for the 70 hp and 150 hp settings? Might the 150 slip the clutch?

Go to www.vanaaken.com (http://www.vanaaken.com) and they have curves there for all of the tunes except the 125 Hp one I believe.