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Lightning VP44 injection pump
98.5 - 02
Refundable Core Charge
Cummins 24-valve engine
Upgrade injection pump adds 100Hp to the rear wheels
If you are building a stronger 1998.5-2002 Dodge 5.9L 24 valve Cummins and want a true performance VP44, the Scheid Diesel Lightning VP44 injection pump is built to push the platform well beyond stock fuel delivery. Scheid positions this pump as a 100 rear-wheel horsepower upgrade, making it a serious option for 24 valve Cummins owners who want more fuel, stronger acceleration, and a harder-charging VP44 setup without leaving the VP44 platform behind.
This pump fits 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 Cummins 5.9L 24V applications and is intended for owners who already understand that a performance VP44 is only one piece of the system. A pump at this level needs the right fuel supply, the right supporting hardware, and realistic expectations about warranty coverage and setup quality.
If your goal is a stock replacement, this is not the lane you want. If your goal is a more aggressive VP44 combination with real fueling potential, this is where the conversation gets serious.
Who This Lightning VP44 Is For
This pump is built for 24 valve Cummins owners who want a real performance-oriented VP44 upgrade, not just a standard replacement pump for a tired daily driver.
- 1998.5-2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 5.9L 24 valve Cummins trucks
- Owners wanting more fueling than a stock-style replacement VP44 provides
- Performance street, towing-performance, and competition-minded VP44 builds
- Buyers who already understand the importance of support-side fuel system upgrades
If you are simply trying to replace a failed stock pump on a standard output or HO truck, a correct stock replacement page is usually the better fit. The Lightning VP44 belongs in a build plan where the owner wants more out of the truck than stock fueling was designed to provide.
Required support: You must run a FASS or AirDog system with this pump. A performance VP44 at this level should not be installed on a weak or stock-style supply system and expected to survive.
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You must run a FASS or AirDog system with this pump
- You may also want new intake gaskets 2 of p/n 3969988
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Mustang Chassis Dyno Results
2002 Dodge w/stock injection pump
182 hp/496 ft lb torque
- (Factory specs are measured at the flywheel)
- Installed Scheid Diesel's high output VP44
285 hp/ 770 ft lb torque at the rear wheels
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A FASS or Airdog fuel system is highly recommended with this pump.
These VP44s are remanufactured and calibrated for the 1998.5 to 2002 Dodge Cummins 5.9L diesel. The most recent upgrade parts are used in the rebuild process and the pump is calibrated to current specs.
Built by a Scheid diesel, a certified Bosch facility.
1 Year Warranty against manufacturer defects.
Warranty does not cover electrical issues on pumps with tapped wires for performance boxes, it would cover mechanical only.
Add core charge, customer is responsible for return shipping of core. HO cores are accepted back if you purchase a SO pump.
IMPORTANT CORE NOTE: If Scheid diesel shop deems a VP44 pump is non-rebuildable due to water or foreign object damage, you may not be eligible for a core credit.
Please don't send us junk cores, or you won't receive a core credit.
WE NEED A CORE BACK WITHIN 30 DAYS OR YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE A CORE CREDIT.
Core Charge Policy On certain items, a "core charge" will be included. Cores are rebuildable parts that can be redeemed for a portion of the original purchase price. An acceptable core is one that can be repaired and rebuilt to proper working condition. A "core charge" is a deposit for the value of the core that is paid at the time of purchase. The core charge is refundable after we receive your old rebuildable core back. To receive full core credit, the core you return must be the same model and part number of purchased. Call one of the lthree locations listed below with any core questions. Cores must be received within 30 days of purchase in the original container that the new / rebuilt part was received in. The shipping cost for the return of the core is the customer's responsibility. Please ship cores back to the location that the orginal part was shipped from. All cores must be drained of fuel and oil and packaged so no liquids escape from the package.
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