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I have a 2000 Ram 3500 Cab & Chassis NV4500. When I got the truck, it had a P-pump converted big turbo 24v built for pulling in it, but I bought the truck and not the engine. I pulled that engine and bought a wrecked 1999 dodge 2500 that ran fine but they needed the VP44 off the engine. So I did the engine swap on this truck, pulled the p-pump motor out and put the stock 2000 engine in it. I used the ECM from the 5 speed truck I currently have and a new VP44. I put a new MAP sensor, APPS, and IAT on the engine while it was out to make things easier. The problem that I have, is that the engine goes into a "limp mode" or defuels. I know the 2000 doesn't have a limp mode. When I crank the truck, I have perfect throttle response and power, but it only lasts about 30 seconds to a minute(haven't timed it exactly) or so and then throws a P0216 code and then the truck only has about half the power. Runs great when it first starts, but then the power literally just cuts in half like you flip a switch off. The kicker is, as soon as the engine temp hits 132 with the live scanner, its like that same switch was flipped and you have instant power, to the point if you are accelerating in 2nd gear and it hits 132F the tires will bark like I just dropped the clutch. Once the engine is above 132, I can cut it off and crank it over and over and drive it anywhere with no issues at all. I could see that everyone would think vp44 computer might be a dud, but when it first starts up even cold, it has full power for the first minute or so, but as soon as it throws the 0216 code the power cuts in half. I also don't know if the ECM was tuned at some point and is defueling due to some random parameter in the tune. It's just weird how the power comes back at exactly the same temperature every time and its instant power. The truck doesn't stutter, smoke, or anything, just has half power till that temp. Lift pump is a Fass Titanium 220 with the 17lb spring and has a constant fuel pressure of 20PSI (gonna cut the spring and get that down a few lbs later.